Neurological System

In this lesson, we will discuss what causes a seizure and identify some different types of seizures.  We will briefly review seizure disorders and some causes and risk factors for developing them. We will look at important nursing interventions for

In this lesson, we will review what myasthenia gravis is along with causes and risk factors for developing this serious neurological disorder.  We will discuss priority nursing assessments for signs and symptoms and a variety of testing methods used to

In this lesson, we will go over what Guillain-Barre syndrome is and identify signs and symptoms of the disorder.  We will identify causes and risk factors for developing Guillain-Barre syndrome along with potential complications the disorder can cause.  We will

In this lesson, we will discuss what multiple sclerosis (MS) is and what can cause it.  We will review signs and symptoms nurses will be assessing for in addition to testing methods used to confirm the diagnosis.   We will

In this lesson, we will review Parkinson’s disease and identify the pathology behind this progressive, chronic neurological disorder.  We will then review signs and symptoms of the different stages of Parkinson’s disease and start to identify nursing interventions to promote

In this lesson, we will discuss what Alzheimer’s disease is and look at some causes and risk factors for developing this progressive motor neuron disease.  We will also look at different stages of Alzheimer’s disease with signs and symptoms of

In this course, we will start with what Bacterial and Viral Meningitis are and what causes it. Then we will explore possible complications, common treatments, assessments, and the priority nursing interventions.   Learning Objectives: At the end of this lesson,

In this lesson, we will discuss what Bell’s palsy is and distinguish some causes and risk factors for developing this neurological disorder.  We will identify signs and symptoms of Bell’s palsy along with potential complications of the disorder nurses will

In this lesson, we will identify what a stroke is, different types of strokes, and causes and risk factors for experiencing this cerebrovascular accident.  We will look at common signs and symptoms that indicate a stroke is occuring in addition

In this lesson, we will define what a cerebral aneurysm is and identify causes and risk factors for developing one.  Next we will review signs and symptoms of a cerebral aneurysm along with testing used to confirm the diagnosis. Finally,