Cranial Nerves
How do you assess Cranial Nerve I?
Determining patency, smell test
What is an Opthalmascope?
A tool used to assess the eye.
What does the Hirschberg Test test for?
Corneal Light Reflex
Describe Subjective vs. Objective Data
Subjective - something that the patient states.
Objective - something you observe regarding the patient.
What are the two parts of the Nervous System?
Central Nervous System and Peripheral Nervous System
When assessing Cranial Nerve II, what is a visual acuity test that would be utilized in a doctors office?
Snellen Chart
Describe the Romberg Test.
Have your patient stand with their feet together and arms at their sides. They must close their eyes and stand still for 20 seconds while staying balanced.
What does GCS stand for?
Glascow Coma Scale
What format is utilized when assessing the abdomen?
IAPP
What is the medical term for "Adam's Apple" in males?
What cranial nerves are assessed by The Diagnostic Position Test?
III (Oculomotor), Trochlear, Abducens
What are the four areas of mental examination?
Appearance, Behavior, Cognitive Function, Thought Process
Pupils, Equal, Round, Reactive to, Light
Give examples of subjective data you would want to obtain in regards to the Ear.
Earaches, Infections, Discharge, Hearing Loss, Vertigo
Where are the Olfactory receptor cells located?
In the nose.
What is Cranial Nerve V?
TMJ
When assessing cognitive function, what is a way you can assess recent memory?
Diet recall
What test is for diagnosing Exophoria and Esophoria?
Cover/Uncover Test
What would be considered NORMAL objective data when assessing the head?
Normocephalic, no lumps, no lesions, no tenderness
What are the four lobes of the Cerebrum?
Parietal, Temporal, Frontal, Occipital
What are the screenings utilized to assess if Cranial Nerve VIII is intact?
Characteristics, Onset, Location, Duration, Severity, Pattern, Association
What supplemental exam is used to assess for risk of suicide?
Sad Persons Exam
An acronym used when writing notes at the end of your shift.
SOAP, Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan
When inspecting the Trachea, where should it be located?
Midline