What is cauda equina syndrome

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Answer question and apply critical thinking as a nurse. Can you give me example to classify too.

1. Explain stereognosis and how to conduct the test.

2. What is cauda equina syndrome?

3. Compare and contrast the various functions of the right and left side of the brain (brain lateralization)

4. Describe CN I, CN II, and CN III.

5. Compare and contrast the manifestations of obtunded versus comatose level of consciousness.

6. Differentiate aphasia from apraxia.

7. Compare and contrast ischemic from hemorrhagic stroke.

8. Describe the landmarks for T1, T4, T11, and L4 dermatomes.

9. What is the rationale for performing the knee or patellar reflex test?

10. Name the parts of the brain in the CNS versus the PNS.

11. What does a decerebrate posture indicate? Which part of the brain s likely damaged?

12. Compare and contrast decerebrate from decorticate posturing.

13. Compare and contrast cerebrum function test from cerebellar test.

14. Explain delusion, hallucination, and illusion. Give examples for each mental condition.

15. Differentiate Mini-Mental State Exam (MMSE) from Mini-cog test.

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