NUR 2180 Phys Assessment, Neuro System

NUR 2180 Phys Assessment, Neuro System
1. Medical Hx
Answer
-PMH
-Heart/Vascular problems,eg Afib
-Diabetes
-Infections such as encephalitis, meningitis
-Seizures, blackouts
-Head injuries
-Memory Problems
-Tremors
-Weakness
-Speech or swallowing problems
2. Social Hx
Answer
-Smoking
-Alcohol (neurotoxin)
-Drug Use
-Occupation (toxins, vibration, overload)
-STI's (HIV exposure, syphilis)
3. Family Hx
Answer
-Diabetes
-Epilepsy
-Vascular disease
-Migraines
-Aneurysms
-Huntington's chorea
-Muscular dystrophy