Neurological Assessment Flashcards
1
Q
When do we perform a complete neurological assessment ?
A
whenever our patient tells us anything that is concerning like they recently fell and lost consciousness
2
Q
Subjective Data
A
Headache head injury dizziness/vertigo seizures tremors weakness incoordination numbness/tingling difficulty swallowing difficulty speaking history of stroke, spinal cord injury, meningitis, encephalitis, congenital defect, alcohol abuse
Environmental hazards
Occupational hazards
3
Q
What is dysphasia?
A
language disorder marked by deficiency in the generation of speech, and sometimes also in its comprehension, due to brain disease or damage.
