Physical Assessment Panopto Flashcards
What is the main reason why assessment is important?
Generates the base of data from which nursing decisions are made
Subjective info
Stuff said by patient
Objective info
Info observed by nurse
Olfactory cranial nerve function
Smell
Optic cranial nerve function
Visual acuity
Oculomotor cranial nerve function
Eye movement
Pupil dialation
Trochlear cranial nerve function
Vertical eye movement
Abducens cranial nerve function
Lateral movement of eyeballs
Facial cranial nerve function
Taste
Facial expressions
Trigeminal cranial nerve function
Facial sensation
Facial expression
Auditory cranial nerve function
Hearing + balance
Glossopharyngeal cranial nerve function
Taste + Swallowing
Vagus cranial nerve function
Sensation in throat + visceral muscles.
Vocal cords, peristalsis
Accessory cranial nerve function
Head + Shoulder movement
Hypoglossal cranial nerve function
Tongue movement