neuro check [Gk, neuron + ME, chek, stop] , (Nontechnical) a brief neurological assessment conducted by a member of the health care team, usually the primary care nurse, performed every 4 hours on patients who may have evolving disease, such as stroke. The level of consciousness is evaluated as alert and oriented, lethargic, stuporous, or comatose. The movements of the extremities are determined to be voluntary or involuntary. The pupils of the eyes are observed for equality of dilation, reactivity to light, and ability to accommodate. See also Glasgow Coma Scale.
