Week 3: Quick Neuro Check Flashcards
1
Q
Levels of Consciousness (5)
A
Alert Lethargic Obtunded Stupor Coma
2
Q
Alert
A
Awake, responsive
3
Q
Lethargic
A
fuzzy, loss of train of thought
4
Q
Obtunded
A
sleeps most to time, difficult to arouse, speech is mumbled/incoherent, can provide yes/no answers
5
Q
Stupor
A
spontaneously unconscious (in and out), can respond but only to persistent shaking or painful stimulus
6
Q
Coma
A
someone who is completely unconscious, no response to pain or stimulus
7
Q
Quick Neuro Check (4)
A
- Level of Consciousness
- Orientation
- Communication
- Motor response
8
Q
Orientation
A
person, place and time
think about developmental considerations and language barriers
9
Q
Communication
A
is speech clear and articulate
10
Q
Motor Response
A
ask to do movement, assess
