Focused Neurological assessment answer keys
Focused Neurological assessment
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1. What is the purpose? -to assess for any abnormalities with neurologic function-
ing
-to assess for post operative changes in neurologic status
-to address patients concerns with functioning of their neu-
rological system
2. What equipment is needed? pen light
3. What are pre-assessment things -explain to the patient what you plan to do and how long it
to do? will take
-determine if any immediate need is distracting the patient
such as pain or needing to void; attend to this first
-provide privacy so patient is not concerned about being
viewed or overheard. May ask visitors or family to leave
4. What are the 6 essential steps to 1. Perform hand hygiene
do for every assessment? 2. Identify the patient using two patient identifiers
3. Provide privacy
4. Provide education related to procedure
5. Raise bed to working height
6. If using stethoscope, clean with alcohol or approved al-
cohol based solution
5. What are the steps? 1. Assess the level of consciousness and orientations (alert
and oriented x3). Ask patient if they know place, name and
time
2. Assess speech pattern and mood
3. Assess hearing (assess function of cranial nerve 8)
4. Inspect facial symmetry; have patient smile, frown, and
raise eyebrows (assess function of Cranial nerve 7)
5. Assess pupillary reflexes to light and accomodation in
both eyes are pupils equal, round, reactive to light, and
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Focused Neurological assessment
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1. What is the purpose? -to assess for any abnormalities with neurologic function-
ing
-to assess for post operative changes in neurologic status
-to address patients concerns with functioning of their neu-
rological system
2. What equipment is needed? pen light
3. What are pre-assessment things -explain to the patient what you plan to do and how long it
to do? will take
-determine if any immediate need is distracting the patient
such as pain or needing to void; attend to this first
-provide privacy so patient is not concerned about being
viewed or overheard. May ask visitors or family to leave
4. What are the 6 essential steps to 1. Perform hand hygiene
do for every assessment? 2. Identify the patient using two patient identifiers
3. Provide privacy
4. Provide education related to procedure
5. Raise bed to working height
6. If using stethoscope, clean with alcohol or approved al-
cohol based solution
5. What are the steps? 1. Assess the level of consciousness and orientations (alert
and oriented x3). Ask patient if they know place, name and
time
2. Assess speech pattern and mood
3. Assess hearing (assess function of cranial nerve 8)
4. Inspect facial symmetry; have patient smile, frown, and
raise eyebrows (assess function of Cranial nerve 7)
5. Assess pupillary reflexes to light and accomodation in
both eyes are pupils equal, round, reactive to light, and
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Actualstudy 1 of 3
