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Neuro Focused
Neurological Focused Assessment
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Introduce yourself to the patient, Identify the patient with two identifiers, explain the procedure, provide privacy, wash hands | |
| Raise the bed to a comfortable level & assess the patient for orientation. Ask their name, todays date, current US president. Ask if they know where they are. | |
| Take note of the way they are speaking, if its normal. | |
| Assess PERRLA. Check to make sure eyes have consenual response to light, | |
| Have them follow with their eyes in the shape of an H to test extraocular movement. | |
| Have the patient look at something far away and then something close. | |
| Determine if the patient is experiencing any numbness or tingling in the extremeties. | |
| Lower the bed and have the patient walk, if able, to assess gait. | |
| Raise the bed rail, call bell in reach, check the patient is comfortable, and wash hands. | |
| Document the procedure |