Neurologic Assessment in Healthcare Facilities
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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?

  • 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?

  • Deep tendon reflexes
  • Muscle activity coordination, gait, and equilibrium (correct)
  • PERRLA
  • Spinal cord curvature
  • What is used to measure neurologic functioning?

    <p>Glasgow Coma Scale</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a late sign of neurologic deterioration?

    <p>Decerebrate or decorticate posturing</p> Signup and view all the answers

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