Neurological System

In this lesson, we will identify what a Doppler ultrasound procedure is and how it can help detect disorders of the vascular and neurological systems.  This is a noninvasive procedure that has few nursing interventions, however we will cover some

In this lesson, we will identify what a magnetic resonance angiogram, or MRA, is and some of the neurological disorders it can aid in diagnosing.   We will also look at the difference between an MRA and the perhaps more

In this lesson, we will identify what a magnetic resonance imaging, or MRI, is and some of the neurological disorders it can aid in diagnosing.   We will also look at some very important nursing interventions for before an MRI

In this lesson, we will identify what a CT scan is, what it does, and some of the neurological disorders it can aid in diagnosing.   We will also look at nursing interventions for before and after a CT scan

In this lesson, we will discuss the function of Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response, or BAER, testing in terms of assessing neurological function and detecting disease.  We will briefly review the BAER testing method and identify nursing interventions for before and

In this lesson, we will discuss the function of electroencephalogram, or EEG, testing in terms of assessing neurological function and detecting disease.  We will briefly review the EEG testing method and identify nursing interventions for before and after the procedure.

In this lesson, we will identify what normal intracranial pressure is and discuss what can cause an increase in it.  We will look at how increased intracranial pressure, or pressure within the head on the brain can affect bodily functions

In this lesson, we will evaluate the components of a neurological assessment.   We will also review the Glasgow Coma Scale and discuss its use in monitoring neurological function.  Nurses will be responsible for performing neurological assessments on a regular

In this lesson, we will review what the function of each cranial nerve is along with what parts of the body each helps regulate.  We will also distinguish the difference between a sensory nerve and a motor nerve. Familiarizing yourself

In this first lesson, we will review the structures and systems that compose the neurological system and their main functions.  We will go through the lobes of the brain and determine what bodily functions each lobe controls. This will aid