Week 3 Neurological Assessment answer keys
Week 3: Neurological Assessment
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1. Brain Anatomy Frontal Lobe: This area controls movement, personality, decision-making, and
and functions Broca's area (which makes speech production clear and forms words).
Temporal Lobe: Handles hearing, memory, and Wernicke's area (helps understand
and comprehend speech/language).
-Parietal Lobe: Processes sensory information like touch, feel, and pain.
-Occipital Lobe: Responsible for vision.
-Brain Stem: Manages vital functions (breathing, heart rate) and reflexes.
-Cerebellum (Cerebellar): Coordination and balance (walking, posture)
2. If a client knows oriented x2
their name and
the time of day
but does not
know where they
are, this would be
considered
3. orientation levels Oriented x1: Knows person (only aware of who they are).
Oriented x2: Knows person and time (aware of self and time, not place).
Oriented x3: Knows person, place, and time (fully oriented to person, place, and
time).
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Oriented x4: Knows person, place, time, and situation (fully aware of all aspects,
including current circumstances).
4. What is another Stroke.
term for a "brain
attack?" A sudden loss of consciousness due to an interruption of blood supply to the brain.
5. Neurological Dis- Alzheimer's Disease: A progressive brain disorder causing memory loss, confusion,
orders. and changes in behavior due to the buildup of amyloid plaques and tau tangles.
Epilepsy: A neurological disorder marked by recurrent seizures due to abnormal
electrical activity in the brain.
Multiple Sclerosis (MS): An autoimmune disease where the immune system dam-
ages nerve coverings (myelin), disrupting brain-body communication, causing
symptoms like weakness and balance problems.
Migraines: Intense, throbbing headaches often accompanied by nausea, sensitiv-
ity to light, and visual disturbances, triggered by various factors.
6. Lifestyle & Ner- Stress:
vous System Short-term: Forgetfulness, confusion, sleeplessness.
Chronic: Headaches, migraines.
Environment
Toxins (like metals and pesticides) can cause developmental, sensory, and cogni-
tive problems.
Genetics
Family history may increase the risk for conditions like Alzheimer's, ALS, and
Huntington's.
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Drugs & Alcohol
It can lead to lasting damage, including memory loss and dementia.
7. Chronic stress Continuous stressful arousal persisting over time.
8. Which of these Migraines & Headaches
can be related to
chronic stress? Short-term effects of stress include confusion, tremors, and forgetfulness.
9. Preparing for Neurological System: Consists of the Brain, spinal cord, and nerves.
Neurological As-
sessment Tools: Penlight, tongue blade, cotton swab, percussion hammer.
Observe: Facial expressions, gait, hygiene, speech, and following directions.
10. Order of Neu- 1. Mental Status & Speech: Orientation (person, place, time) and verbal commu-
rological Assess- nication.
ment
2. Cranial Nerve Function: Head and neck motor/sensory function.
3. Motor Function: Walking and strength assessment.
4. Sensory Function: Smell, touch, and object identification.
5. Reflexes: Deep tendon testing.
11. Mini-Mental Sta- Measures cognitive impairment in the areas of attention, memory, language, and
tus Exam (MMSE) visual-spatial skills.
Screens for later-stage dementia, not early detection.
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Week 3: Neurological Assessment
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1. Brain Anatomy Frontal Lobe: This area controls movement, personality, decision-making, and
and functions Broca's area (which makes speech production clear and forms words).
Temporal Lobe: Handles hearing, memory, and Wernicke's area (helps understand
and comprehend speech/language).
-Parietal Lobe: Processes sensory information like touch, feel, and pain.
-Occipital Lobe: Responsible for vision.
-Brain Stem: Manages vital functions (breathing, heart rate) and reflexes.
-Cerebellum (Cerebellar): Coordination and balance (walking, posture)
2. If a client knows oriented x2
their name and
the time of day
but does not
know where they
are, this would be
considered
3. orientation levels Oriented x1: Knows person (only aware of who they are).
Oriented x2: Knows person and time (aware of self and time, not place).
Oriented x3: Knows person, place, and time (fully oriented to person, place, and
time).
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Oriented x4: Knows person, place, time, and situation (fully aware of all aspects,
including current circumstances).
4. What is another Stroke.
term for a "brain
attack?" A sudden loss of consciousness due to an interruption of blood supply to the brain.
5. Neurological Dis- Alzheimer's Disease: A progressive brain disorder causing memory loss, confusion,
orders. and changes in behavior due to the buildup of amyloid plaques and tau tangles.
Epilepsy: A neurological disorder marked by recurrent seizures due to abnormal
electrical activity in the brain.
Multiple Sclerosis (MS): An autoimmune disease where the immune system dam-
ages nerve coverings (myelin), disrupting brain-body communication, causing
symptoms like weakness and balance problems.
Migraines: Intense, throbbing headaches often accompanied by nausea, sensitiv-
ity to light, and visual disturbances, triggered by various factors.
6. Lifestyle & Ner- Stress:
vous System Short-term: Forgetfulness, confusion, sleeplessness.
Chronic: Headaches, migraines.
Environment
Toxins (like metals and pesticides) can cause developmental, sensory, and cogni-
tive problems.
Genetics
Family history may increase the risk for conditions like Alzheimer's, ALS, and
Huntington's.
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Week 3: Neurological Assessment
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Drugs & Alcohol
It can lead to lasting damage, including memory loss and dementia.
7. Chronic stress Continuous stressful arousal persisting over time.
8. Which of these Migraines & Headaches
can be related to
chronic stress? Short-term effects of stress include confusion, tremors, and forgetfulness.
9. Preparing for Neurological System: Consists of the Brain, spinal cord, and nerves.
Neurological As-
sessment Tools: Penlight, tongue blade, cotton swab, percussion hammer.
Observe: Facial expressions, gait, hygiene, speech, and following directions.
10. Order of Neu- 1. Mental Status & Speech: Orientation (person, place, time) and verbal commu-
rological Assess- nication.
ment
2. Cranial Nerve Function: Head and neck motor/sensory function.
3. Motor Function: Walking and strength assessment.
4. Sensory Function: Smell, touch, and object identification.
5. Reflexes: Deep tendon testing.
11. Mini-Mental Sta- Measures cognitive impairment in the areas of attention, memory, language, and
tus Exam (MMSE) visual-spatial skills.
Screens for later-stage dementia, not early detection.
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