neuro and mental health Flashcards
(13 cards)
The awareness of body position is known as
proprioception
You are initially evaluating the equilibrium of Ms. Q. You ask her to stand, with her feet together and arms at her sides. She loses her balance. Ms. Q has a positive
Romberg sign
You are assessing the deep tendon reflexes of a 28-year-old man. Your examination reveals that the patient’s reflexes are normal. You would document this finding as
2+
When do you start the mental status portion of the neurologic system examination
during the history taking process
Assessing orientation to person, place, and time helps determine
state of consciousness
How do you test function of the optic nerve
test visual acuity by the snellen chart
rapid alternating movements tests
cerebellar function
pain sensation to extremities tests
sensory system
finger to nose test
cerebellar function
heel to shin test
cerebellar function
stereognosis tests
sensory system
graphesthesia tests
sensory system
how do you test CN XII (hypoglossal)
inspect the tongue for wasting tremors and midline movement
