Neurovascular Assessment
Neurovascular Assessment
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1. Neurovascular Assessment Examines the peripheral cir-
culation, fine motor move-
ment, and sensation. Done
to assess for a peripheral
neurological deficit.
2. Distal to fracture site. How would you assess a frac-
Hands/fingers - feet/toes ture site? Distal to fracture
site? Proximal?
3. Ischemic Whenever there is an inter-
ruption to the blood supply,
the muscles and nerves be-
come what?
4. Within 30 minutes When does damage to
nerves begin?
5. 2 to 4 hrs If damaged nerved are left
untreated, damage to mus-
cles occurs after how long?
6. Within 12 hours (lost a pulse) Irreversible damage to both
nerves and muscles occurs
after how long?
7. Symmetry Both extremities should be
assessed and compared for
what?
8. Pain What are the 6 "P's" of a neu-
Pallor rovascular assessment?
Pulse
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Neurovascular Assessment
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_7w8hxr
1. Neurovascular Assessment Examines the peripheral cir-
culation, fine motor move-
ment, and sensation. Done
to assess for a peripheral
neurological deficit.
2. Distal to fracture site. How would you assess a frac-
Hands/fingers - feet/toes ture site? Distal to fracture
site? Proximal?
3. Ischemic Whenever there is an inter-
ruption to the blood supply,
the muscles and nerves be-
come what?
4. Within 30 minutes When does damage to
nerves begin?
5. 2 to 4 hrs If damaged nerved are left
untreated, damage to mus-
cles occurs after how long?
6. Within 12 hours (lost a pulse) Irreversible damage to both
nerves and muscles occurs
after how long?
7. Symmetry Both extremities should be
assessed and compared for
what?
8. Pain What are the 6 "P's" of a neu-
Pallor rovascular assessment?
Pulse
1/3
Actualstudy 1 of 3
