Solutions
-as a baseline assessment
-new neurological concern
-traumatic brain injury or stroke Correct Answers Neuro
objective exam can be done when?
1
one nostril
decreased
asymmetry
Anosmia Correct Answers Cranial Nerve __ Test
-With person's eyes closed, occlude ___ and present familiar
aromatic substance, e.g.,coffee, orange, vanilla, soap, or
peppermint
-Normally person can identify an odor on each side of nose;
normally ___ with aging; any ___ in sense of smell is important
indication of damage
-Abnormality = ___
11
against Correct Answers Cranial Nerve __ Test
-Examine sternomastoid and trapezius muscles for equal size
-Check equal strength by asking person to rotate head __
resistance applied to side of chin
-Ask person to shrug shoulders ___ resistance
-These movements should feel equally strong on both sides
Abnormality =
-Absent movement of sternomastoid or trapezius muscles
, 12
midline
clear and distinct
side
Slowed Correct Answers Cranial Nerve __ Test
-Inspect tongue; no wasting or tremors should be present
-Note forward thrust in __ as person protrudes tongue
-Ask person to say "light, tight, dynamite," and note that lingual
sounds of letters l, t, d, n are ___ and ___
Abnormalities =
-Tongue deviates to ___
-___ rate of tongue movement
2
acuity
ocular fundus
hemianopsia
Papilledema Correct Answers Cranial Nerve __ Test
-Test visual ___ and visual fields by confrontation
-Using ophthalmoscope, examine ___ to determine color, size,
and shape of optic disc
Abnormalities =
-Defect or absent central vision
-Defect in peripheral vision, ___ - loss of vision on one side
-Absent light reflex
-___ -increased pressure around brain causing optic nerve to
swell
-Optic atrophy
-Retinal lesions
3,4,6