Aging Nervous System, CNS & PNS, Neuroplasticity, Myelination, Reflexes, Cranial Nerves, Gait & Balance, Sensory & Motor Function, ICP Assessment, GCS & FOUR Score, Seizure Classifications, Aura & Postictal Period, Degenerative Diseases: MS, Parkinson’s,

Aging Nervous System, CNS & PNS, Neuroplasticity, Myelination, Reflexes, Cranial Nerves, Gait & Balance, Sensory & Motor Function, ICP Assessment, GCS & FOUR Score, Seizure Classifications, Aura & Postictal Period, Degenerative Diseases: MS, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, ALS, Huntington’s, Myasthenia Gravis, Diagnostic Tools: MRI, CT, EEG, Lumbar Puncture, PET Scan, EMG, Angiography, Nursing Interventions, Prevention Strategies, Cognitive & Memory Assessment, Neurologic Safety & Risk Management Exam Questions Verified and Complete with A+ Graded Rationales Latest Updated 2026 List physiologic changes that occur with aging in the nervous system -Loss of brain wt -loss of neurons -Cortex losses cells faster than brainstem -general decline in interconnections of dendrites -reduction of cerebral blood flow -decrease in brain metabolism and O2 use -decrease rate in body temp regulation -decrease velocity of nerve impulses pg. 649-650 Explain the importance of prevention in problems of the nervous system, and give several examples of prevention -prevent trauma -prevent diseases with treatment or vaccines -prevent other neurological risk factors Examples of prevention -avoid drugs and alcohol -wearing helmets, seatbelts -safe swimming -safe handling and storage of firearms -safely handling dangerous construction area (hardhats) -protective gear during sports activities pg. 650 *Safety Alert Identify the significant subjective and objective data related to the nervous system that should be obtained from a patient during assessment Symptoms/Subjective: -Headaches -Clumsiness or loss of function in extremities -change in visual acuity -new or worsened seizures -Numbness or tingling -Pain -personality changes and mood swings -extreme fatigue or tiredness Signs/Objective: -Mental status (person, place, time, and purpose) -LOC: early signs of increase ICP 1.Arousal: a.Orientation b.Memory c.Calculation d.Fund of knowledge ness -GCS: a. Eye opening b. Verbal Response c. Motor Response #3-8: Coma Normal: 15 Lowest possible: 3 No response: 1 each category -FOUR Score Come Scale: (Full Outline of UnResponsiveness) 1-4 *use for cognitive function a.Eye response b.Brainstem reflexes c.Motor response d.Respiration 0: worst 4: best pg. 650-652 Differentiate between normal and common abnormal findings of a physical assessment of the nervous system -Language and cultural differences -Hearing or intellectual deficit -Treatments: sedatives or pain medications -Coexisting conditions: spinal trauma Discuss the GSC -Assess a degree of consciousness impairment in the critically ill and for predicting the duration and outcome of coma, especially on head injuries -Level of coma -GCS: 3 parts a. Eye opening: 1-4 b. Verbal Response: 1-5 c. Motor Response : 1-6 #3-8: Coma Normal: 15 Minor Head trauma: greater than 13 Moderate Head Injury: 9-12 Lowest possible: 3 pg. 651 ATI: pg 19 List common laboratory and diagnostic examinations for evaluation of neurologic disorders Urine: