ANRS230 Exam 3 Study Guide FULL

These flashcards cover key vocabulary related to neurological, abdominal, and musculoskeletal terms as well as cranial nerve functions to aid in the study for the ANRS230 Exam 3.

Ataxia

Lack of coordination.

Dysarthria

Slurred speech.

Aphasia

Inability to speak or understand language.

Syncope

Temporary loss of consciousness.

Vertigo

Spinning sensation.

Decorticate posture

Flexed arms; indicates brain damage.

Decerebrate posture

Extended arms; indicates severe brain injury.

Seizure (tonic)

Stiffening.

Seizure (clonic)

Jerking.

Postictal

State after a seizure.

Ascites

Fluid in the abdomen.

Melena

Black tarry stool indicating upper GI bleed.

Hematochezia

Bright red blood in stool.

Rebound tenderness

Pain when pressure is released.

Tympany

Drum-like sound indicating gas.

Dullness

Dense sound indicating mass or fluid.

Peritonitis

Inflammation of the peritoneum.

Aneurysm

Vessel dilation with AAA risk.

Kyphosis

Exaggerated thoracic curve.

Lordosis

Inward lumbar curve.

Scoliosis

Lateral spine curvature.

Crepitus

Crackling in joints.

Contracture

Permanent muscle shortening.

Foot drop

Inability to dorsiflex foot.

Range of Motion (ROM)

Joint movement.

Muscle strength grading

Scale from 0–5; 5 equals normal.

DTRs

Deep tendon reflexes scale from 0–4+, with 2+ being normal.

CN I

Cranial nerve responsible for smell.

CN II

Cranial nerve responsible for vision.

CN III, IV, VI

Cranial nerves responsible for eye movement.

CN V

Cranial nerve responsible for facial sensation.

CN VII

Cranial nerve responsible for facial expression.

CN VIII

Cranial nerve responsible for hearing and balance.

CN IX, X

Cranial nerves responsible for swallowing.

CN XI

Cranial nerve responsible for shoulder shrug.

CN XII

Cranial nerve responsible for tongue movement.

What does melena indicate?

It indicates an upper GI bleed.

Which posture indicates severe brain injury?

Decerebrate posture.

What is normal DTR?

Normal DTR is 2+.

What is ataxia?

Ataxia is a lack of coordination.

What assessment finding suggests AAA?

Aneurysm indicates AAA risk.