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What is an early sign of an infectious process in a patient?
What is an early sign of an infectious process in a patient?
- Pain in the spinal cord
- Dilated nonreactive pupils
- Decrease in mental status (correct)
- Involuntary tremors or movements
What is the purpose of individually testing Cranial Nerves?
What is the purpose of individually testing Cranial Nerves?
- To establish a baseline for comparing progress or deterioration in cranial nerve problems (correct)
- To measure sensory perception
- To assess cerebellar function
- To assess muscle strength
What is assessed in the evaluation of Cerebellar function?
What is assessed in the evaluation of Cerebellar function?
- Deep tendon reflexes
- Muscle activity coordination, gait, and equilibrium (correct)
- PERRLA
- Spinal cord curvature
What is used to measure neurologic functioning?
What is used to measure neurologic functioning?
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What is a late sign of neurologic deterioration?
What is a late sign of neurologic deterioration?
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