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Nerves/Neuro Assessments
Nerves/Neuro Tests and Treatments
100
PERRLA.
What is pupils are equal, round, reactive to light, and accommodation?
100
Used to test visual acuity from a distance.
What is a Snellen chart?
100
One of the most common treatments for severe cataracts.
What is cataract removal and intraocular lens implant?
100
Tests CN V and VII.
What is the corneal reflex test?
100
X-ray of spinal cord and vertebral column after injection of contrast medium into subarachnoid space. Used to detect spinal lesions.
What is a myelogram?
200
Blurred vision, light sensitivity, abnormal color perception, glare.
What are the clinical manifestations of cataracts?
200
Tests color vision.
What is the Ishihara test?
200
β-Adrenergic blockers, α-Adrenergic agonists, Cholinergic agents (miotics), & Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors
What are medications used for chronic open angle glaucoma?
200
Innervate the pharynx (2).
What are the glossopharyngeal (CN IX) and vagus (CN X) nerves?
200
Preprocedure: Assess patient for stroke risk before procedure, since thrombi may be dislodged during procedure. Withhold preceding meal. Explain that patient will have hot flush of head and neck when contrast medium is injected. Administer premedication. Explain need to be absolutely still during procedure. Postprocedure: Monitor neurologic signs and VS every 15-30 min for first 2 hr, every hour for next 6 hr, then every 2 hr for 24 hr. Maintain bed rest until patient is alert and VS are stable. Report any neurologic status changes.
What is nursing care for a cerebral angiogram?
300
Constriction of the pupils when an object is moved closer to the eyes.
What is accommodation?
300
Used to measure intraocular pressure.
What is a tono-pen?
300
Emergency intervention for acute angle closure glaucoma.
What is administration of oral or IV hyperosmotic agents?
300
pH: 7.35; RBCs: none; WBCs: 0-5; Protein: 5-45; Glucose: 40-70
What are normal CSF values?
300
Alternative to plasmapheresis in first two weeks of Guillain-Barre.
What is IV administration of high dose immunoglobulin?
400
OS & OD
What are the abbreviations for left eye and right eye?
400
Used to dilate the pupil.
What is a mydriatic?
400
Wash your hands frequently, do not rub your eyes, don't wear contact lenses, discard used contact lenses, lens care products, and cosmetics applied near or on the eyes, apply warm or cool compresses, use eye drops or medications as directed.
What is patient teaching for eye infections?
400
Respiratory rate and heart rate.
What are assessments of the vital functions of the brain-stem?
400
Maintenance of ventilation.
What is treatment for botulism?
500
Photopsia, floaters, hairnet, cobweb, curtain.
What are words clients might use to describe visual loss associated with retinal detachment?
500
Med that causes paralysis of accommodation.
What is a cycloplegic?
500
Activities that increases intraocular pressure.
What should be avoided after cataract removal and IOL implantation ?
500
Altered intake of food and fluids, improper hygiene, social withdrawal, covering of face.
What are common assessment findings for individuals with trigeminal neuralgia?
500
5 years or more.
What is the length of time since the previous tetanus immunization that requires a booster if there is a wound with potential of tetanus infection?