Week 13 Flashcards
1
Q
What are two questions that could be asked in the CN/Neuro ROS?
A
Ask about neck or shoulder weakness, and vertigo
2
Q
Define diplopia
A
double-vision
3
Q
Define vertigo
A
A sensation of whirling and loss of balance
4
Q
Define nystagmus
A
rapid, involuntary movement of the eyes
5
Q
Define dysarthria
A
difficult or unclear articulation of speech
6
Q
Define ataxia
A
the loss of full control of body movements
7
Q
Define strabismus
A
abnormal alignment of the eyes (AKA crossed eyes)
8
Q
Define esotropia
A
Strabismus where one or both eyes are turned inward
9
Q
Define exotropia
A
Strabismus where one or both eyes are turned outward
10
Q
What is anisocoria?
A
A condition involving unequal pupil sizes