neurological exam
Nervous system assessment
A neurological exam is a clinical assessment of the nervous system's function.
A doctor tests reflexes, coordination, muscle strength, sensation, and mental status to detect problems in the brain, spinal cord, or nerves: The neurological exam revealed weakness on her left side.
Often shortened to neuro exam.
- neuropsychologyScience of brain-cognition relationships
- penlightMiniature cylindrical torch
- strokeSudden brain blood blockage
- tuning forkVibrating standard for pitch
- reflex hammerDiagnostic percussion device
ophthalmoscope · finger to nose · balance test · cognitive impairment · epilepsy · multiple sclerosis · brain tumor · brain scan · cranial nerves · follow my finger · meningitis · spinal cord injury · cerebral palsy · general practitioners · CT scanner · physical therapy · psychiatry · radiology
- medical examsannual physical, annual checkup, checkup, wellness visit, vital signs
- medical recordsmedical records, patient records, medical record, chart, patient charts
- physical exampalpation, auscultation, percussion, vital signs, vitals
- clinical assessmentsvital signs, blood pressure, heart rate, pulse, respiration
- clinical skillsauscultation, palpation, percussion, patient assessment, vital signs
- Neuro Examspupil response, reflex test, CT scan, brain scan, cognitive test
neurological examCT scan
Tomographic diagnostic imaging
brain imaging · neuroimaging · bloodwork · blood test · lumbar puncture
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