18 Questions
What is the primary concern when evaluating a neurologic deficit?
Level of consciousness
What is essential to ask a patient who is experiencing dizziness?
Can you describe what you mean by dizziness?
What is a potential underlying cause of pre-syncope?
Decreased blood flow to the brain
What is vernigo?
True rotational spinning caused by a labyrinthine-vestibular disorder
What is an important aspect to assess in concussion evaluation?
Level of consciousness before the fall
What is an essential question to ask during a concussion evaluation?
Have you experienced any dizziness?
What is a Scotoma?
A blind spot inside an area of normal or decreased vision
What is the significance of abnormal floaters in the eyes?
They are usually not significant
What is photophobia?
The inability to tolerate light
What is Strabismus?
The deviation in the parallel axes of the two eyes
What is diplopia?
The perception of two images of a single object
What is the significance of sudden loss of vision?
It requires emergency referral
What is an important aspect to consider when assessing a patient's headache?
The patient's medication history
Which of the following is a red flag for severe headache?
Thunderclap headache
When assessing a patient's head injury, what is an important question to ask?
Have you had any head injury or blow to your head?
What is an important aspect to consider when assessing a patient's dizziness?
The patient's movement limitations
What is a common location for headache pain?
Upper back, Neck, base of the head
What is an important factor to consider when evaluating a patient's headache pattern?
The patient's comorbid conditions
Assess your knowledge of concussion evaluation, including questions to ask patients, symptoms, and diagnosis. Test your understanding of level of consciousness, loss of consciousness, and associated symptoms.
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