Question

I am working in a homework for my nursing class

Topic: NEUROLOGIC ASSESSMENT

Health history:

physical Assessment :

normal finding:

abnormal finding:

related laboratory finding:

Answer 1

Ans) Neurologic Assessment:

Neurological : Level of consciousness, higher functions and speech
Test of cranial nerves with notation of deficits
Motor system including deep tendon reflexes, strength, tone, & cerebral function
Sensation (touch, pain, vibration, proprioception & Babinski)
Cerebellar signs
Gait
Abnormal movements (tremors, choreoathetoid, dystonia, tics

Lab test:

- Chemical and metabolic testing of the blood can indicate some muscle disorders, protein or fat-related disorders that affect the brain and inborn errors of metabolism. Blood tests can monitor levels of therapeutic drugs used to treat epilepsy and other neurological disorders.

Neurological Diagnostic Tests:
Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response (BAER) Test.
Carotid Duplex (Carotid Ultrasound)
Cerebral Angiography (Also Called Vertebral Angiogram or Carotid Angiogram)
Computed Tomography (CT or CAT scan)
Discography.
Doppler Ultrasound.
Electroencephalogram (EEG)

Electromyography (EMG)