cerebellar exam Flashcards
1
Q
what 7 things do you test for in a cerebellar exam?
A
- speech
- intention tremor and dysmetria
- nystagmus
- dysdiachokinesis
- ataxia
- stance
- gait
2
Q
how do you test speech in a cerebellar exam?
A
repeat “british constitution” and “baby hippopotamus” over and over again
3
Q
how do you test for intention tremor and dysmetria?
A
finger to nose test - point to my finger and back to nose
4
Q
how do you test for nystagmus?
A
follow my finger back and forth
5
Q
how do you test for dysdiachokinesis?
A
clapping back and forth as fast as you can
6
Q
how do you test for ataxia?
A
arms out front wrists cocked back to chest
7
Q
how do you test gait in a cerebellar exam?
A
assess / inspect stance, ask to walk and assess heel to toe test
