The Central Nervous system is made up of what?
The Brain and Spinal Cord
What makes up the Peripheral Nervous System?
Nerves
PTSD is an example of what kind of illness?
Mental illness
What should you always start with during an assessment?
Subjective and Objective information
What is a penlight used for?
seeing how the pupil reacts to light
Why is the spinal cord so important?
it protects the nerves
What two divisions make up the PNS?
Sensory and Motor
What are the two types of symptoms of mental illness?
Emotional and Physical
Why are verbal and nonverbal cues important?
it can tell you what is really going on or give you hints at their current mental state
What is the reflew hammer used for?
Testing the reflexes
How many lobes make up the brain?
4
The motor division contains subdivisions known as?
Somatic and Autonomic
How many stages of neuropathy are there?
5 stages
How many cranial nerves are assessed?
12
What is an otoscope used for?
Looking inside the ear
What is the name of the lobe in blue?
Frontal lobe
Which subdivision of the autonomic division is responsible for the fight or flight response?
Sympathetic
What are some examples of causes of nerve injuries?
tumors near nerves, genetic disorders, falling, ect.
Why is nerve testing important?
it tells you if the nerves are working right and if further work is needed
What are tongue depressors used for?
testing the gag reflex
What is the name of the lobe in pink?
Occipital lobe
What type of reflex is responsible for reflexes of the heart,smooth muscle, and glands?
Autonomic
What is the last stage of neuropathy?
complete loss of feeling
How is a sensory exam done?
using tuning fork, cotton swabs, dull needles to test the 5 senses
What are tuning forks used for?
hearing tests and testing feeling throughout the body