Dendrites
receive signals from other nerves
white matter think what?
multiple sclerosis
remember
glasscoma scale 8 and intibait
T/F
true
wernicks area
comprehension of speech occurs
basic nerve assessment
- LOC
- vital signs
- pupil responce to light
- extremity strength and movement
- sensation
first major sign In change _____
Loss of conciousness
receptive afasia
they don't understand what your saying to them
expressive afasia
...
global afasia
BOTH (receptive and expressive)
spinal cord
-cervical
head, neck,shoulders,arms,hands,diaphragm
spinal cord
-thoracic
chest, abdominal muscles and back
spinal cord
-lumbar
lower abdomen, thighs, and legs
spinal cord
-sacral
-buttocks, legs, feet, bladder, bowel and genital region
the higher the spinal cord injury, the greater the potential loss of function
(t/f)
TRUE
c3, 4,5 keep the _________ alive
diaphragm
cerebrum,
think
diencephalon
regulate
cerebellum
coordinate
brainstem
survive
sympathetic
fight or flight
parasympathetic
rest and digest
decorticate
flexion
decorticate
toward the cord
decerebrate
extension
normal pupils are generally
2-6 mm and equal
CBC
infection/anemia
electrolytes
imbalances can alter neurologic function
vitamin b12
deficiency can cause neuropathy/ cognitive changes
thyroid/hormones
abnormalities may cause confusion or fatigue
CK
muscle injury/ neuromuscular disorders
ESR
inflammation
liver/renal function
metabolic causes of altered mental status
vitman b12 deficiency can cause what?
neuropathy
lumbar puncture
after:
- encourage fluids
- monitor for headache
CT scan with contrast
before
check BUN/ creatine
MRI assess for:
- pacemaker
- metal implants
- metal fragments
Angiogram
after
check distal pulses
myleogram
HOB elevated approx 30 degrees
EEG
hair should be clean and dry
-review medication orders
dysarthria
can't speak Clearly
expressive
knows it, can't SAY it
receptive
says it, doesn't understand it
global
can't understand or express