NUR 223 Neuro (100% Errorless Answers)

What subjective data would you assess prior to performing a neurological exam? correct answers - Headache (unusually frequent or severe) - Head injury or concussion - Dizziness (feeling lightheaded or faint) or vertigo (feeling a rotational spinning) - Seizures - Tremors - Weakness or incoordination - Numbness or tingling - Difficulty swallowing - Difficulty speaking - Significant neurologic past history (stroke, spinal cord injury, meningitis or encephalitis, congenital defects, alcoholism) What is the function of the cerebellum? correct answers -motor coordination equilibrium -muscle tone What is the function of the hypothalamus? correct answers -temperature -sleep -emotions -autonomic activity -pituitary gland What is the function of the medulla? correct answers contains fiber tracts and autonomic centers vital for respiration, heart, and gastrointestinal function What is the Romberg test? correct answers The person will be standing feet together and arms at the sides. Ask the person to close their eyes and the position once they are stable. Observe for 20 seconds. - An ataxia may appear - Positive Romberg sign is loss of balance increased by closing eyes Describe how to assess for sensation with the light touch test. correct answers -have the person close their eyes -use a cotton wisp to touch designated areas on the person's face, forehead, cheeks, and chin - ask the person to say "now" whenever they feel touch. How do you assess deep tendon reflexes? correct answers Use a reflux hammer to assess biceps and triceps tendon, brachioradalis, pateller, and Achilles tendon. 0= always abnormal 1 + = may or may not be normal 2 + =. Normal 3+ = may or may not be normal 4 + = always abnormal