Neurological

Question 1

APD (Afferent Pupillary Defect)

Answer 1

abnormal finding of dilation of the pupil instead of constriction in response to a shining light

Question 2

Aniscoria

Answer 2

Unequal diamter or pupils

Question 3

ANtalgic gait

Answer 3

limping

Question 4

Aphasic

Answer 4

Inability to generate or understand language due to damage to the brain. Either inability to create words (ie. espressive aphasia or inability to understand spoken words ie. receptive aphasia

Question 5

Ataxia

Answer 5

Loss of coordination

Question 6

Babinski sign

Answer 6

toes flex upward when the sole of the foot is stimulated, indicating motor nerve damage

Question 7

Bell’s palsy

Answer 7

localized facial nerve dysfunction that causes facial droop and numbness

Question 8

Cerebrovascular Accident

Answer 8

CVA; stroke. blood supple to the brain is restricted or absent due to hemorrhage or occlusion of a vessel resulting in neurological damage and dysfunction

Question 9

Clonus

Answer 9

involuntary muscle contractions and relaxations

Question 10

Cranial nerve I

Answer 10

Olfactory. ie. smell

Question 11

Cranial Nerve II

Answer 11

Optic. ie. visual fields and pupillary light reflex

Question 12

Cranial Nerve III

Answer 12

Oculomotor. ie. Pupil function and extra ocular movements

Question 13

Cranial Nerve IV

Answer 13

Trochlear

Question 14

Cranial Nerve V

Answer 14

Trigeminal. Sensation of forehead, cheek, and chin

Question 15

Cranial Nerve VI

Answer 15

Abducens

Question 16

Cranial Nerve VII

Answer 16

Facial

Question 17

Cranial Nerve VIII

Answer 17

Vestibulocochlear. Hearing

Question 18

Cranial Nerve IX

Answer 18

Glossopharyngeal. Gag reflex

Question 19

Cranial Nerve X

Answer 19

Vagus

Question 20

Cranial Nerve XI

Answer 20

Accessory

Question 21

Cranial Nerve XII

Answer 21

Hypoglossal

Question 22

Decreased rectal tone

Answer 22

Diminished anal sphincter muscle contraction, indicative of neurological damage

Question 23

Dysarthria

Answer 23

Poor mechanical articulation of speech due to abnormal lip, tongue, or cheek motor function

Question 24

Dysphagia

Answer 24

Difficulty swallowing

Question 25

Dysphasia

Answer 25

Difficulty in neurologically generating or understanding language

Question 26

EOMI

Answer 26

Extraocular Movements Intact

Question 27

EOM Palsy

Answer 27

paralysis of the extra ocular movements

Question 28

Facial asymmetry

Answer 28

drooping of one side of the face indicating neurological damage

Question 29

Facial Palsy

Answer 29

paralysis of the face

Question 30

Finger-nose-finger

Answer 30

Test to evaluate cerebellar function

Question 31

Fundoscopic Exam

Answer 31

inside of the eye as seen with ophthalmoscope looking for increased cranial pressure

Question 32

Grand Mal Seizure

Answer 32

Epileptic attack characterized by convulsions, stupor and temporary loss of consciousness

Question 33

Hemiparesis

Answer 33

Weakness of one half of the body

Question 34

Hemiplegia

Answer 34

Paralysis of one half of the body

Question 35

Moves all extremities

Answer 35

(MAEx4) the pt moves their arms and legs normally, indicating norm motor function

Question 36

Neuralgia

Answer 36

Sharp pain along the course of a nerve or several nerves

Question 37

Normal DTRs

Answer 37

Normal Deep Tendon Reflexes, rated as 2/4

Question 38

Oriented x3

Answer 38

Oriented to person, place, and time

Question 39

Papillledema

Answer 39

Swelling of the optic nerve sheath, as noted w/ fundoscopic examination

Question 40

Paresthesia

Answer 40

Abnormal tactile sensation often described as tingling, numbness, or pinpricking

Question 41

Post-ictal

Answer 41

state of somnolence and decreased responsiveness after a seizure

Question 42

Pronator drift

Answer 42

Involuntary turning or lowering of forearm when outstretched

Question 43

Romberg's sign

Answer 43

Falling to one side when standing w/ feet tg & eyes closed, indicating abnormal cerebellar function or inner ear dysfunction

Question 44

Saturday Night Palsy

Answer 44

A permannet localized numbness or weakness to a specific nerve's distal innervation

Question 45

Status epilepticus

Answer 45

Repetitive seizures without regaining consciousness btwn them

Question 46

Strength 5/5

Answer 46

Normal strength of the extremities

Question 47

Syncope

Answer 47

Loss of consciousness; fainting, "passing out"

Question 48

Tongue deviation

Answer 48

tongue pointing to one side

Question 49

Tonic Clonic

Answer 49

Description of a Grand- Mal or generalized seizure w/ stupor & transient LOC

Question 50

Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)

Answer 50

"mini-stroke", neurological function is regained completely w/ time

Question 51

Vertigo

Answer 51

Condition of feeling the room-spin