NCM 116- Neurological Assessment & Diagnostic tests PERCEP
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1. an evaluation of a person's nervous system includes Neurological assessment
the brain, spinal cord, and the nerves
2. Focuses on the nervous system to assess and identify Neurological assessment
any abnormalities
3. Neurological assessment Helps to:
Identify which compo-
nents of the neurological
system are affected.
Determine the precise lo-
cation of the problem.
Screening for the pres-
ence of the discrete ab-
normalities in patients at
risk for the development of
neurological disorders.
4. An important aspect of the neurological assessment. History of the present ill-
ness
5. Provides an excellent opportunity to systematically ex- Initial interview
plore the pt's current condition.
6. Common symptoms pain
seizures
dizziness and vertigo
visual disturbances
muscle weakness
abnormal sensation
7. Neurological assessment
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NCM 116- Neurological Assessment & Diagnostic tests: PERCEP & COORD
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A systematic process that includes a variety of clinical
tests, observations and assessments designed to eval-
uate the neurologic status of a complex system
8. 5 components of Neurologic assessment - consciousness and cog-
nition
- cranial nerves
- motor system
- sensory system
- reflexes
9. Includes mental status, intellectual function, thought Consciousness and Cogni-
content, emotional status, language ability, impact on tion
lifestyle, LOC
10. Includes the 12 cranial nerves Cranial nerve exam
11. Motor systems motor ability
muscle strength
Gait testing
balance and coordination
12. assessment on muscle size and tone as well as Motor ability
strength, coordination, and balance
13. Patient's ability to flex or extend the extremities Muscle strength
14. Ability to stand and walk gait testing
15. Coordination in hands and upper extremities is tested Balance and coordination
by having the pt perform rapid alternating movement
and point- to -point testing.
16. Test for balance Romberg test
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answer
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NCM 116- Neurological Assessment & Diagnostic tests: PERCEP & COORD
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1. an evaluation of a person's nervous system includes Neurological assessment
the brain, spinal cord, and the nerves
2. Focuses on the nervous system to assess and identify Neurological assessment
any abnormalities
3. Neurological assessment Helps to:
Identify which compo-
nents of the neurological
system are affected.
Determine the precise lo-
cation of the problem.
Screening for the pres-
ence of the discrete ab-
normalities in patients at
risk for the development of
neurological disorders.
4. An important aspect of the neurological assessment. History of the present ill-
ness
5. Provides an excellent opportunity to systematically ex- Initial interview
plore the pt's current condition.
6. Common symptoms pain
seizures
dizziness and vertigo
visual disturbances
muscle weakness
abnormal sensation
7. Neurological assessment
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, NCM 116- Neurological Assessment & Diagnostic tests PERCEP
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& COORD
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NCM 116- Neurological Assessment & Diagnostic tests: PERCEP & COORD
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A systematic process that includes a variety of clinical
tests, observations and assessments designed to eval-
uate the neurologic status of a complex system
8. 5 components of Neurologic assessment - consciousness and cog-
nition
- cranial nerves
- motor system
- sensory system
- reflexes
9. Includes mental status, intellectual function, thought Consciousness and Cogni-
content, emotional status, language ability, impact on tion
lifestyle, LOC
10. Includes the 12 cranial nerves Cranial nerve exam
11. Motor systems motor ability
muscle strength
Gait testing
balance and coordination
12. assessment on muscle size and tone as well as Motor ability
strength, coordination, and balance
13. Patient's ability to flex or extend the extremities Muscle strength
14. Ability to stand and walk gait testing
15. Coordination in hands and upper extremities is tested Balance and coordination
by having the pt perform rapid alternating movement
and point- to -point testing.
16. Test for balance Romberg test
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