NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
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Assessment of mental level
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AVPU and Glasgow coma scale
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Check from head to toe
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Assess the level of consciousness and examine the retina
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Detailed explanation-1: -It should be assessed first in all patients. Mental status testing can be divided into five parts: level of alertness; focal cortical functioning; cognition; mood and affect; and thought content.
Detailed explanation-2: -A neurological exam evaluates brain and nervous system functioning. It’s a series of tests that assesses mental status, reflexes, movements and more. You may benefit from this test if you show signs of a neurological disorder.
Detailed explanation-3: -The tool used to primarily complete the neurological assessment is the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS). This is incorporated with vital sign observations to form the neurological observation chart. The GCS is comprised of 3 parts: Best eye opening response. Best verbal response.
Detailed explanation-4: -Cerebral Angiogram. Some diseases, such aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, and vasculitis, affect the blood vessels of the brain. CT Myelogram. CT Scans. Nerve Conduction Studies. Nerve Conduction Velocity. Lumbar Puncture. MRI Scans. Neurological Examination. More items