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NURS 6700 NEURO ASSESSMENT
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NURS 6700 NEURO ASSESSMENTLab: Evaluate primary sensory functions (5). - ANSWER 1: superficial touch
feeling.
2. superficial pain sensation
3. Temperature Sensation
4. Vibration sensation
5. Joint Position Sensation
Lab: Evaluate cortical sensory function (5). - ANSWER 1. Stereognosis.
2. Two-Point Discrimination
3. The extinction phenomena
4. Graphesthesia.
5. Point Location
Lab: Evaluate superficial reflexes (3). - ANSWER 1: abdominal reflexes.
2. Cremasteric reflex (male).
3. Plantar Reflex
Lab: Evaluate deep tendon reflexes (5). - ANSWER 1. Biceps reflex.
2. brachioradial r
eflex.
3. Triceps re
flex.
, 4. Patellar reflex.
5. Achilles reflex.
Lab: Check for ankle clonus - ANSWER
Lab: Additional examination for protecting sensation - ANSWER protective
sensation on the foot (diabetes mellitus).
Lab: Evaluate coordination and fine motor skills. (2) - ANSWER 1. Rapid
rhythmic alternating movements.
2. precision of movement
Lab: Assess balance (4) - Answer 1: Romberg test
2. Balance Recovery
3. Balance with one foot and eyes closed.
4. Hop on one foot and alternate.
Lab: Assess balance and gait - ANSWER 1. Check gait for symmetry and
rhythm.
2. If necessary, heel-toe forwards and backwards with eyes open.
Lab: If inspection finds problems. - ANSWER Assess for meningeal symptoms.
Brudzinski and Kernig sign
Laboratory: infant reflexes - ANSWER Palmar grip
Plantar Grasp
Moro Reflex
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