Clinical Neuroscience Week 5| 85 QUESTIONS| WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
What is the purpose of systematic investigation of the neuro exam? correct answer: -identify systems working well -identify systems with impairments, activity limitations, and participation restrictions -can be a screening tool or investigative tool When should you use a neuro screening exam? correct answer: -when patient NOT suspected of having neurological involvement -CONFIRMING nervous system is intact When should you perform a neuro examination? correct answer: -when there is a known neuro diagnosis -screen uncovers abnormality Describe what the neuro examination is correct answer: -a deep dive into the nervous system -provides basis for evaluation -cerebral process and resulting clinical judgment What is the end goal of the neuro examination? correct answer: identify patients' functional limitation and underlying impairments Describe the deductive process within the neuro exam correct answer: -ID functional limitations -hypothesize location of "lesion" or pathology w/in nervous system -confirm location and extent of lesion with tests and measures What are primary impairments? correct answer: signs and symptoms that are DIRECT result of disease or pathology
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