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System Overview
The Brain
Assessment
Tests
Terminology
100
This is the basic unit of neurological functioning.
What is the neuron.
100
Area known as the relay station for spinal cord fibers.
What is the brain stem.
100
The average IQ can repeat this many words without faltering.
What is seven.
100
Tests cerebellar dysfunction when patient stands with feet together, eyes closed and arms extended.
What is the Romberg test.
100
Portion of the neuron that conducts impulses toward the the cell body.
What is the dendrite.
200
The substance that affects speed of nerve conduction.
What is myelin.
200
Known as the largest lobe.
What is the frontal lobe.
200
Injury to the brain may create a language deficiency, which is also known as this term.
What is aphasia.
200
Diagnostic test that provides information at the cellular level; patient should not have any medication patches on at time of test.
What is MRI.
200
Inability to coordinate muscle movements.
What is ataxia.
300
Neurological functioning includes these two nervous systems.
What is the central & peripheral nervous systems.
300
Region responsible for understanding & remembering music.
What is temporal.
300
This is the most sensitive indicator of neurological function.
What is level of consciousness (LOC).
300
A reflex action of the toes which indicates abnormalities in the cerebral cortex.
What is the Babinski reflex.
300
Lack of muscle tone.
What is flaccidity.
400
The amount of neurons that coordinate to maintain homeostasis & direct activity through chemical & electrical messages.
What is 100 Billion.
400
Area of brain associated with proprioception and "right-vs left" orientation.
What is the parietal.
400
The initial best way to assess motor ability.
What is have patient walk across room.
400
Important to educate patient about this concern after completing a positron emission tomography test.
What is that radioactive substances are used during testing and to use precautions afterward.
400
An automatic response to stimuli.
What is a reflex.
500
The loss of ability to recognize objects through a particular sensory system.
What is agnosia.
500
Area of the brain responsible for a person's personality & judgment.
What is the frontal lobe.
500
Along with glaucoma and cataracts, this aging effect of the eye can compound visual disturbances.
What is presbyopia.
500
Always represents presence of CNS disease & requires further evaluation.
What is clonus.
500
An illusion of movement, usually rotation.
What is vertigo.