NR 328 Neurological Notes From class (Exam 3 Concept) Answered Spring 2022.
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NR 328 Neurological Notes From class (Exam 3 Concept)
What neurological Hx assessments should a nurse obtain?
What head physical assessments should be obtained in a neuro assessment? - -
What general muscle utilization assessments should be obtained in a neuro assessment?
What respon...
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NR 328 Neurological Notes From class
(Exam 3 Concept)
What neurological Hx assessments should a nurse obtain? - - Feeding history
- Sleeping history
- Play/ Activity
What head physical assessments should be obtained in a neuro assessment? - -
Head circumference
- Fontanels
What general muscle utilization assessments should be obtained in a neuro
assessment? - - Activity
- Strength
- Coordination
- Reflexes
What response assessments should be obtained in a neuro assessment? - - Reflex
activity
- Sensory responses
What should be assessed about the eyes in r/t neuro assessments? - - PERRLA
What scale should be utilizes in a neurological assessment? - - Glasgow coma scale
What does the Glasgow Coma Scale measure? - - eye opening
- verbal response
- motor response
What Glasgow Coma Scale rating indicated intubation is needed? - - < 8
What is the definition of Bacterial Meningitis? - - An infections/ inflammation of
the Meninges and csf
, What parts of the body are impacted by Bacterial Menegitis? - - Spinal chord
- Brain
What is the function of the Meninges? - - Toprotect brain and spinal cord
What can cause Bacterial meningitis? - - Group A Beta Hemolytic Streptococci
What Isolation precautions should be utilized with Bacterial meningitis? - - Droplet
Precautions
How is Bacterial meningitis spread? - - via the Nasal Pharyngeal route
What parts of the brain/spinal chord are impacted by Bacterial meningitis? - -
Meninges
- CSF
What sensitivity s/s occur w/ Bacterial meningitis? - - Photophobia
What occurs to the Fontanels as a s/s of Bacterial meningitis? - - Full / Bulging
fontanels (Bacterial meningitis)`
What signs are positive if Bacterial meningitis is occurring? - - Brudzinski sign
- Kernig sign
What indicates a positive Brudzinski sign? - - When the Knee comes up
automatically WITH passive Flexion of the neck in a supine position
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