NR 509 Week 3 Shadow Health: Neurological Physical Assessment (GRADED)

To assess spinal levels L2, L3 and L4 in Tina, which deep tendon reflexes would have to … tested? Imagine that you were preparing to irrigate a Foley catheter of a patient with a spinal cord injury at T4 in a urology clinic. Upon moving the leg bag, the patient became suddenly flushed and diaphoretic above the nipple line. What would you suspect was happening? Which of the following is not a common symptom of Parkinson’s disease? Name at least three ways to assess cerebellar function during a physical exam If Tina had a fever and photophobia, you would have had to test for meningitis. Describe how you would have tested for the Kernig’s sign Suppose you assessed pain sensation over Tina’s left foot, and noticed that she had decreased sensation. How would you have proceeded with your exam?