Neurological

Question 1

APD Afferent Pupillary Defect

Answer 1

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

Question 2

Aniscoria

Answer 2

Unequal diameter of pupils

Question 3

Antalgic gait

Answer 3

limping

Question 4

Aphasic

Answer 4

Inability generate or understand language due to damage to the brain. Either inability to create words i.e. expressive aphasia; or inability to understand spoken words i.e. receptive aphasia.

Question 5

Ataxia

Answer 5

Loss of coordination

Question 6

Babinski sign

Answer 6

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

Question 7

Bell’s palsy

Answer 7

A localized facial nerve dysfunction that causes facial droop and numbness

Question 8

Cerebrovascular accident (CVA)

Answer 8

Stroke. Blood supply 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. Example: smell

Question 11

Cranial nerve II

Answer 11

Optic. Example: visual fields and pupillary light reflex.

Question 12

Cranial nerve III

Answer 12

Oculomotor. Example: pupil function and extra ocular movements.

Question 13

Cranial nerve IV

Answer 13

Trochlear. Example

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

Dysphasia

Answer 24

Difficulty in neurologically generating or understanding language

Question 25

EOMI

Answer 25

extraocular movements intact

Question 26

EOM palsy

Answer 26

paralysis of the extra ocular movements

Question 27

Facial asymmetry

Answer 27

drooping of one side of the face indicating neurological damage

Question 28

Facial palsy

Answer 28

paralysis of the face

Question 29

finger-nose-finger

Answer 29

a test to evaluate cerebellar function

Question 30

Fundoscopic exam

Answer 30

Inside of the eye as seen with opthalmoscope looking for increased cranial pressure

Question 31

Grand mal seizure

Answer 31

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

Question 32

Hemiparesis

Answer 32

weakness of one half of the body

Question 33

Hemiplegia

Answer 33

paralysis of one half of the body

Question 34

Moves all extremitites

Answer 34

(MAEx4) The patient moves their arms and legs normally, indicating normal motor function

Question 35

Neuralgia

Answer 35

sharp pain along the course of a nerve or several nerves

Question 36

Normal DTRs

Answer 36

Normal deep tendon reflexes, rated as 2/4

Question 37

Oriented x3

Answer 37

Oriented to person, place, and time

Question 38

Papilledema

Answer 38

Swelling of the optic nerve sheath, as noted with fundoscopic examination

Question 39

Paresthesia

Answer 39

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

Question 40

Post-ictal

Answer 40

The state of somnolence and decreased responsiveness after a seizure

Question 41

Pronator drift

Answer 41

Involuntary turning or lowering of forearm when outstretched

Question 42

Romberg's sign

Answer 42

Falling to one side when standing with feet together and eyes closed, indicating abnormal cerebellar function or inner ear dysfunction

Question 43

Saturday Night Palsy

Answer 43

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

Question 44

Status epileptcus

Answer 44

Repetitive seizures without regaining consciousness between them

Question 45

Strength 5/5

Answer 45

Normal strength of the extremities

Question 46

Syncope

Answer 46

Loss of consciousness; fainting, "passing out"

Question 47

Tongue deviation

Answer 47

tongue pointing to one side

Question 48

Tonic clonic

Answer 48

description of a grand-mal or generalized seizure with stupor and transient LOC

Question 49

Transient Ischemic attack

Answer 49

TIA; transient "mini-stroke", neurological function is regained completely with time

Question 50

Vertigo

Answer 50

Condition of feeling the room-spin