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Neurological Assessment/Eye & Ear - (copy)

In order to help you to determine the areas of focused study for your exam, please match the terms to the appropriate definitions. If you are unclear about any of the terms or procedures in this game, please review in your text book.

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Mental StatusAssessment of cerebral function which looks at language, orientation, memory and attention span.
Glasgow Coma ScaleA tool used to measure level of consciousness.
Level of ConsciousnessAssessment of eye, motor, and verbal response to stimuli.
Cranial Nerve FunctionsAssessment of nerve innervation of the eye, ear, face, tongue, neck and shoulders.
Deep tendon reflexesAssessment of muscle contraction in response to tendon stimulation.
Walking GaitMotor assessment performed by asking client to ambulate across the room.
Romberg testMotor assessment performed by asking the client to stand with feet together and eyes closed.
Light touch sensationSensory assessment performed by asking client to feel a cotton whisp applied to the skin.
Pain sensationSensory assessment performed by asking client to determine sharp from dull.
Gross Hearing Acuity TestSensory assessment performed by observing response to normal voice tones.
Weber's testVibrating tuning fork is placed on top of head to assess bone conduction.
Rinne testUse of tuning fork on mastoid process to assess air conduction of sound.
Gross Visual AcuitySensory assessment of ability to read newsprint and at a distance.
Pupil response to LightCranial nerve assessment of pupil constriction in response to light.
AccomodationCranial nerve assessment of pupil dilation in response to distance.
Extraocular Muscle testsCranial nerve assessment of eye movements.
Smell/Taste testingSensory assessment to differentiate odors and taste sensations.
Level of OrientationMental assessment which determines recall of person, place and time.
StereognosisSensory assessment of ability to recognize objects by touch.


Nursing Instructor
Milwaukee Area Technical College
WI

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