Neurological Flashcards
1
Q
AEIOUTIPS
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Alcohol/Acidosis
Epilepsy
Insulin
Overdose
Underdose
Trauma
Infection
Psychosis
Stroke or shock
2
Q
Physical Exam finding for Neuro Emergencies
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- Size and reactivity of the pupils
- Any notable trauma
- Track marks or needle marks
- Presence of pulses
- Certain Reflexes
3
Q
Finding for ETOH use
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- Loss of consciousness
- Smell of ETOH breathe
- Slurred speech
- Glossy Eyed
- Lack of boundaries or following direction as expected
4
Q
Acidosis: Other alcohols Findings
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- Snowy vision
- Fruity odour to breathe
- Slurred speech
- Loss of coordination
5
Q
Report Ingestion of:
A
- Hairspray
- Hand sanitizer
- Windshield washer fluid
- Detergents
6
Q
Findings for Epilepsy in both adults and children
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- Period of time where they are not conscious
- Potential known history of seizures
- Tongue trauma
- Clenched teeth
- Postictal period after seizure has stopped
7
Q
Key finding for Epilepsy in Adults
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- Tonic clonic motions
- High instance of teeth clenching
- High instance of tongue trauma
- Postictal behaviours: confusion, combativeness
8
Q
Key Finding for Epilepsy in Children
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- Disconjugate gaze
- Nystagmus (repetitive uncontrolled movement of eyes)
- Postictal behaviours: drowsiness, sleepiness, confusion, combativeness
9
Q
Key findings for Hypoglycemia
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- Altered LOC to unconscious
- Agression, non-compliance
- BGL < 4 mmol/L
- Needle marks on abdomen
- Insulin pump
- BGL monitor on body
10
Q
Key Findings in Opiate Overdose
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- Constricted pupils
- Altered LOC
- RR < 10
- Needle marks: arms, neck, feet
11
Q
Key findings in trauma
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- Occult bleeding
- Obvious bleeding
- Signs head injury
- Signs of thoracic trauma
12
Q
Key Findings for Infection
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- Productive cough
- SOB
- Festering wounds
- Foul smelling urine
- Fatigue and weakness
- Feeling “unwell”
13
Q
Key Findings for Psychosis
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- Suicidal intentions
- Changes to baseline mental status
- Change in eating/drinking habits
- Illicit drug use
14
Q
Key Finding for Stroke
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- Slurred speech
- Confusion
- Facial droop
- Visual disturbances
- Limb drift
- Unsteady gait
- Unilateral headache
