Cranial Nerves
These cranial nerves are assessed by having the patient cough
What are cranial nerves 9 & 10
Documentation for stroke alerts
What is a BG, NIH, VS, and neuro assessments
Frequency of comprehensive neuro exams
What is Q2 hours if LKW <24H or Q4 hours if LKW >24H
These cranial nerves are assessed by moving your finger in an "H" pattern and pupillary response
What are cranial nerves 3, 4, & 6
Timing of vitals and neuros completed
What either Q2 or Q4 per orders
A comprehensive neurological assessments involve
What is cranial nerves and basic neurological assessment
Testing cranial nerves 2 & 5 is done by
What is by testing the visual fields and testing sensation
Dysphagia screen documented
What is prior to any PO intake and at least 1 minutes prior
Completing a comprehensive neuro exam assess the function of
What are cranial nerves
Testing cranial nerves 11 & 12 is done by
What is by applying pressure and asking the patient to shrug their shoulders; having the patient stick out their tongue and moving it side to side
Education to be completed during hospital stay
What is S/S, complications, health promotion, medications, risks and book given
"Prior Assessment Unchanged" can only be used
What is only if own documentation is unchanged