Neuro
This test is used to assess balance.
What is the Romberg test?
This cranial nerve innervates the trapezius and sternomastoid muscles.
What is cranial nerve XI?
Balancing a checkbook is an example of this.
What is IADLs?
Tests for occult blood in the stool.
What is a hematest of hemocult?
Test that causes constriction of pupils in the response to bright light.
What is the pupillary light reflex?
When assessing deep tendon reflexes, this response indicates a brisk response through the spinal cord.
What is 3+?
This cranial nerve evaluates eye muscle movement.
What is CN III, IV and VI?
Volunteer work is an example of this.
What is an AADL?
A disorder that may alter an older adult's cognition.
What is dementia or delirium?
A test to assess the kidneys.
What is CVA tenderness?
A warning sign before a seizure.
What is an aura?
This cranial nerve is assessed when a patient sticks out their tongue.
What is CN XII?
A test to determine is a patient is a fall risk.
What is the Get-up and Go test?
Blood in the sputum.
What is hemoptysis?
The correct way to auscultate the heart sounds.
What is using the diaphragm in a Z pattern from the base to the apex of the heart?
Parts of the central nervous system.
What are the brain and spinal cord?
This cranial nerve is assessed when the nurse performs the whisper test.
What is CN VIII?
A patients actual performance of an activity of daily living.
What is functional ability?
Free fluid in the abdomen.
What is ascites?
Inspecting the nails for early signs of clubbing.
What is the profile sign?
Symptoms include: throbbing pain on the left side of the forehead, lasting as long as 36 hours; precipitated by alcohol or stress; may be accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
What is a migraine?
This cranial nerve is evaluated when facial symmetry is assessed.
What is CN VII?
Basic skills such as bathing and toileting.
What are ADLs?
Extend 3-4 cm above the inner third of the clavicles.
What are the apices of the lungs?
Locations in the body where lymph nodes are accessible.
What is head and neck, arms, inguinal and axilla?