Glosgow coma Flashcards

(9 cards)

1
Q

E=
V=
M=

normal =
abnorma

A

eye 4
verbal 5
motor 6
=15
=8 or less

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2
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Eye opening (4)
S-S-P-N
s=
s=
p=
n=
open eyes naturally, then to voice, then pain , then none

A

spontaneous 4
speech 3
pain 2
no response 1

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3
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Verbal (5)
O=
C=
I=
I=
N=
O-C-I-I-N

A

oriented - 5
confused - 4
inappropriate words-3
Incomprehensible sounds - 2
No response _1

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4
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Motor (6)
O-L-W-F-E-N
O=
L=
W=
F=
E=
N

A

obeys commands - 6
localize pain -5
withdraw from pain -4
Flexion-3
Extension - 2
No response -1

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5
Q

purpose of this test is ti make sure the hand has adequate blood supply if the radial artery becomes blocked is

A

Allen test

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6
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this test for balance and proprioception ( ability to sense body position). it evaluates the nervous system, especially the cerebellum and vastibular system

A

Romberg test

stand with eyes closed

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7
Q

nerve irritation or compression, often carpal tunnel syndrome. eg. tingling, pins and needles, electric chock sensation

A

tinel’s sign

tap wrist

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8
Q

carpal tunnel syndrome
numbness
tingling in finger

flex wrists together

A

phalens test

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9
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test for hearing loss.
turn fork on forehead

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Weber test

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