neuro/mental assessment

Question 1

rapid tremor

Answer 1

fasiculatation

Question 2

around/energy field

Answer 2

aura

Question 3

muscle weakness, partial paralysis

Answer 3

paresis

Question 4

tingling sensation

Answer 4

paresthesis

Question 5

droopy eye

Answer 5

ptosis

Question 6

paralysis on one side of the body

Answer 6

hemaplegia

Question 7

brain stem injury or irritation

Answer 7

decorticate rigidity

Question 8

double vision

Answer 8

diplopia

Question 9

ability or inability to make out a 3-D object

Answer 9

sterogenesis

Question 10

muscle contraction and spasm

Answer 10

clonus

Question 11

what are the factors of glasgows coma scale

Answer 11

eye opening
verbal
motor
normal score is 15

Question 12

what is the role of the cerebrum

Answer 12

memory and emotions

Question 13

what does the cerebellum do

Answer 13

coordinates all movement

Question 14

basal ganglia

Answer 14

movement and parkinsons

Question 15

hypothalamus

Answer 15

homeostasis

Question 16

brain stem

Answer 16

vital sign center

Question 17

what should you do first when assessing an elderly client

Answer 17

test sensory status

Question 18

common changes for elders

Answer 18

decrease in response time

decrease in memory

Question 19

when should you assess further with a mental health assessment?

Answer 19

anxiety, depression
family behavioral concern
apashia
brain injury and lesions

Question 20

when should you perform a neurological screen exam

Answer 20

on a well patient

Question 21

how do you perform a neuro screen exam?

Answer 21

mental health stat
CN
Motor
Sensory
Reflexes

Question 22

when should you perform a complete neuro exam

Answer 22

with a patient who has
headaches
concerns
weakness

Question 23

neuro recheck?

Answer 23

hospitalized patients
neuro deficit
perform periodically