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Brand: MedSenses

Content Type: Individual Course

Communication Method: AICC

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Credit Hours: 4.3

Course Description
This module includes a comprehensive guide to performing a neurological assessment. Neurological Assessment offers the fundamental principles in assessment of the airway, level of consciousness, pupil assessment and orientation spheres. Abnormal neurological findings, intracranial pressure assessment and the early signs of cerebral edema are offered as well. This course has the goal of facilitating knowledge and confidence in the physical assessment and daily care of the patient.

Course Objectives

Explain methods used to distinguish normal and abnormal findings in the neurological assessment

Describe the potential effects of medications and other components to consider when performing the neurological assessment

Discuss the components of airway assessment

Explain neurological vital signs, assessment of level of consciousness and AVPU

Briefly discuss pain management of the neurological patient

Describe the orientation sphere assessment

Discuss the fundamental components of the GCS

Explain special considerations for neurological patients on anticoagulant therapy

List the abnormal neurological findings that can be related to hypo/hyperglycemias

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This course is available as a stand-alone module but is also included as a segment of the Adult Physical Assessment course.