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NEURO NUR 660 Exam Questions and Answers
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NEURO NUR 660 Exam Questions andAnswers
history of a neuro complaint includes - Answer-cardiovascular disorders, such as
atherosclerosis or hypertension; endocrine disorders, such as diabetes or
hypothyroidism; and malignancies
hx of blood flusions
social hx of neuro patient - Answer-tobacco, drugs, alcohol, and caffeine
assess coordination - Answer-finger to nose test
assess cerbovascular - Answer-Auscultation of the carotid arteries is an important
portion of the neurological examination
Headache - Answer-one of the most prevalent presenting complaints in the outpatient
clinical setting as well as a leading cause of missed days of work
Red Flags in the Assessment of Patients With Headaches - Answer-Acute onset,
severe headaches described as "the worst headache of my life" in a patient who has no
history of headache
• Unrelenting headaches, unrelieved with conservative treatments or with pain that
steadily worsens
• New-onset headaches in patients older than 50 years without previous history of
headache
• Lancinating, "ice pick" head pain
• Severe headaches associated with a stiff neck and/or fever
• Headache accompanied by a change in mentation or level of consciousness
• Persistent headaches following trauma to the head or neck
• Headaches that are significantly different in pattern or severity in a patient with a long-
standing chronic headache history
physical neuro exam should include - Answer-The physical examination should include
examination of the eyes/fundi, neck, throat, sinuses, and nose. Pay particular attention
to the funduscopic examination, which can provide information about increased
intracranial pressure.
palpate the head and temporal arteries for any gross abnormalities
sensory or motor dysfunction, difficulty with coordination, diminished reflexes, or altered
mental status. Lesions or tumors of the brain
the worst headache of my life - Answer-Subarachnoid hemmorhage
refer to ED
Diagnostic Studies for Headache - Answer-mri
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