Neurologic Assessment.ppt

Monika Devi NR
M.Sc.Nursing
GMCH Jammu

 Brain
 Cerebrum
 Right cerebral
hemisphere
 Left cerebral
hemisphere
 Frontal
 Parietal
 Temporal
 Occipital
 Peripheral nervous
system
 Spinal nerves
 Cranial nerves

 Diencephalon
Thalamus
Hypothalamus
 Brain stem
 Midbrain
 Pons
 Medulla oblongata
 Cerebellum

Olfactory nerve(i)
Optic nerve(ii)
Occulomotor nerve(iii)
Trochlear nerve(iv)
Trigeminal nerve(v)
Abducens nerve(vi)
Facial nerve(vii)
Acoustic or Vestibular nerve(viii)
Glossophryngeal nerve(ix)

Vagus nerve(x)
Spinal accessory nerve(xi)
Hypoglossal nerve(xii)

Cervical nerves-8
Thoracic nerves-12
Lumbar nerves-5
Sacral nerves-5
Coccygeal nerve-1

Peripheral nervous system
• Cranial nerves
• Spinal nerves
Maintains homeostasis by
• Sympathetic nervous system
• Parasympathetic nervous system

Subjective data
 C O L D S P A
• Character
• Onset
• Location
• Duration
• Severity
• Pattern
• Associated factors

Current history
Past history
Family history
Lifestyle
Health practices

Neurologic examination
DEFINITION –It is a method of obtaining
specific data in relation to function of
patients nervous system.
PURPOSES-
• To identify disorders of nervous systems.
• To aid in diagnosing and then treating
nervous disorders and caring accordingly

Examination gloves
Annotated mini-mental status examination
Cotton tipped applicator
Newspaper to read
Paper clip
Penlight
Snellen chart
Sterile cotton balls

Soap ,coffee
Salt,sugar
Tongue depressor
Tuning fork
Tape measure
Key
Testtubes containing hot and cold water
Reflex hammer

Mental status and level of conciousness
Observe body movements and posture
Observe dress ,grooming and hygiene
Observe facial expression
Observe speech
Observe mood,feeling and expression
Observe thought process and perception
Observe cognitive abilities
Visual ,perceptual and constructional
ability

CRANIAL NERVES
COORDINATION
REFLEX
SENSORY SYSTEM
TEST FOR MENINGEAL IRRITATION
GLASGOW COMA SCALE

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