Factors affecting mental health
T/F Rapid changes and isolation are factors that affects mental health
TRUE
What are 5 tools involved in the physical exam for mental health assessment?
Penlight, ophthalmoscope, reflex hammer, tuning fork, tape measure, gloves
What is the function of the CNS?
Controls both voluntary and involuntary movements
When testing for corneal reflex the normal finding is __________
The clients eyelids blink bilateral
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Assessment of the Neurological System
T/F Spiritual and Religious practices can affect mental health.
TRUE
What are the 5 steps of neurological assessment?
Mental status exam, cranial nerve assessment, reflex testing, motor system assessment, sensory system assessment
What makes up the Central Nervous System?
The brain and the spinal cord
The nurse assesses the client's ability to swallow and notes dysphagia, this is a/an ________________
Abnormal finding
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Motor and Cerebellar System
T/F Changes and impairment or structure of the neurologic system CANNOT affect your mental health.
FALSE
What are the levels of consciousness used to qualify metal status?
Alert, lethargic, stupor, semi-coma, coma
What type of sensory pathways are found in the spinal cord of the CNS and where do they span from?
Ascending tracts which begin at the spinal cord and extend to the cerebral cortex.
When performing the Romberg test the nurse should ask the client to ______________________
Stand erect with their arms at their sides and feet together, and close their eyes for 20 seconds
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Central Nervous system
T/F Being a victim of child abuse cannot affect mental health
FALSE
Where will the nurse apply pressure in order to get a painful stimulus response?
The sternal notch (using the knuckles of the hand).
What type of sensory pathway is found in the brain and what is the function?
Chain of Neurons and it is responsible for the perception of sensations.
Assessment of coordination may note findings such as uncoordinated, jerky movements, and inability to touch the nose. These findings can be an indication of?________________________
A cerebellar disease
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