NSG 316 EXAM 2
6 cardinal positions of gaze - ANSWER-right & up
right
right & down
left & up
left
left & down
acute rhinitis - ANSWER-(nonallergic) first sign is watery discharge which can become purulent with
sneezing
allergic rhinitis - ANSWER-abnormal immune response, rhinorrhea , itching of nose eyes, lacrimation,
congestion sneezing
Angular Cheilitis (Stomatitis, Perleche) - ANSWER-Erythema, scaling, and shallow and painful fissures at
the corners of the mouth
anisocoria - ANSWER-unequal pupil size
ansomia - ANSWER-Decrease or loss of smell occurs bilaterally
Argyll Robertson pupil - ANSWER-Constricts w/ accomodation but is not reactive to light.
athetosis - ANSWER-slow, writhing involuntary movements
Babinski reflex - ANSWER-Reflex in which a newborn fans out the toes when the sole of the foot is
touched
-for those 1 year old or younger otherwise its abnormal
Balance Test (Gait) - ANSWER--observe as the person walks 10 to 20 feet, turns and returns to the
starting point
NORMALLY: gait is smooth, rhythmic and effortless opposing arm swing is coordinating
basal cell carcinoma - ANSWER-small painless nodule with central ulceration and sharp, rolled out pearly
edges, removal, usually cures it
bells palsy facial appearance - ANSWER-complete paralysis of one side of face, person cannot wrinkle
forehead, raise eyebrows, close eyelids, whistle or show teeth on left side. usually presents w smooth
forehead, wide palepral fissure
bifid uvula - ANSWER-uvula split completely or partially
blepharitis - ANSWER-inflammation of the eyelid
cachet appearance - ANSWER-sunken eyes, hollow cheeks and exhausted defeated expression
cataracts - ANSWER-transparent fibers of lens begin to thicken and yellow, resulting from a clumping of
protein in lens
, NSG 316 EXAM 2
cerebellar - ANSWER-A lesion in one hemisphere produces motor abnormalities on the ipsilateral side.
cerebellar ataxia - ANSWER-staggering, wide-based gait; difficulty with turns; uncoordinated movement
with positive Romberg sign
cerebral palsy - ANSWER-damage to cerebral cortex from a developmental defect (infancy and
childhood), intrauterine meningitis or encephalitis, birth trauma, anoxia
chalazion - ANSWER-beady nodule protruding on the lid (an obstruction and inflammation of meibomian
gland)
Chondrodermatitis Nodularis Helicus - ANSWER-Painful nodules develop on the rim of the helix as a
result of repetitive mechanical pressure or environmental trauma
chorea - ANSWER-sudden, rapid, jerky, purposeless movement involving limbs, trunk, or face
irregular intervals, not rhythmic or repetitive
cleft lip and palate - ANSWER-congenital split of the lip and roof of the mouth
Clonus - ANSWER-test when reflex are hyperactive
cluster headache - ANSWER-rare HA, intermittent, excruciating , unilateral, always one sided, often
behind or around eye, temple, forehead, cheek, continuous, burning or piercing
CN III damage - ANSWER-Unilateral dilated pupil has no reaction to light or accommodation. Ptosis with
eye deviating down and laterally may be present.
cogwheel rigidity - ANSWER-Increased tone is released by degrees during passive range of motion so it
feels like small, regular jerks.
complete neuro exam - ANSWER-perform on person with neuro concerns
Complete transection of spinal cord - ANSWER-Complete loss of all sensory modalities below level of
lesion; associated with motor paralysis and loss of sphincter control
Conductive hearing loss causes - ANSWER-partial loss caused by impacted cerumen, pus, perforated TM,
decrease mobility of ossicles
Confrontation Test - ANSWER-gross measure of peripheral vision
-stand 2 fett from person
-have patient cover one eye, then cover your own eye opposite to the persons covered one
-hold finger as target midline between you and patient, slowly advance to periphery
-as person to say "now" as target is first seen
Confrontation Test: normal - ANSWER-50 degrees upward
90 degrees temporal
70 degrees down
