Reference no: EM133975552
Questions
1. Name the two structural divisions of the nervous system and give the functions of each.
2. List the parts of the neuron, and describe the function of each part.
3. Explain the anatomic location and functions of the cerebrum, the brainstem, the cerebellum, the spinal cord, the peripheral nerves, and cerebrospinal fluid.
4. Discuss the parts of the peripheral nervous system and how the system works with the central nervous system.
5. List the 12 cranial nerves and the areas they serve. Medical-Surgical
6. List physiologic changes that occur with aging in the nervous system.
7. Explain the importance of prevention in problems of the nervous system, and give several examples of prevention.
8. Identify the significant subjective and objective data related to the nervous system that should be obtained from a patient during assessment.
9. Differentiate between normal and common abnormal findings of a physical assessment of the nervous system.
10. Discuss the Glasgow Coma Scale.
11. List common laboratory and diagnostic examinations for evaluation of neurologic disorders.
12. List five signs and symptoms of increased intracranial pressure, why they occur, and nursing interventions that decrease intracranial pressure.
13. Discuss various neurologic disturbances in motor function and sensory-perceptual function.
14. List four classifications of seizures, their characteristics, clinical signs, aura, and postictal period.
15. Give examples of six degenerative neurologic diseases and explain the etiology, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, assessment, diagnostic tests, medical management, nursing interventions, and prognosis for each.
16. Discuss the etiology, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations of stroke and the assessment, diagnostic tests, medical management, nursing interventions, and prognosis for a stroke patient.
17. Differentiate between trigeminal neuralgia and Bell's palsy.
18. Discuss the etiology, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, assessment, diagnostic tests, medical management, nursing interventions, and prognosis for GBS, meningitis, encephalitis, and AIDS.
19. Explain the mechanism of injury to the brain that occurs with a stroke and traumatic brain injury.
20. Discuss the etiology, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, assessment, diagnostic tests, medical management, nursing interventions, and prognosis for intracranial tumors, brain trauma, and spinal trauma.