NSG 2317 Lecture Notes - Lecture 25: Maternal Health, Lower Motor Neuron, Physical Examination
22 Jan 2018
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Arachnoid and pia mater) surround the cns: function of them and cerebrospinal fluid is to protect the cns. Central nervous system (cns: cerebral cortex, frontal lobe, parietal love, occipital lobe, we(cid:396)(cid:374)i(cid:272)ke(cid:859)s a(cid:396)ea, b(cid:396)o(cid:272)a(cid:859)s a(cid:396)ea, basal ganglia, thalamus, hypothalamus, cerebellum, brainstem, midbrain, pons, medulla, spinal cord. Chapter 25 nervous system: cerebellar system coordinates movement, equilibrium, helps maintain posture, upper motor neurons cva, cerebral palsy, ms, lower motor neurons polio, als, spinal cord lesions. Chapter 25 nervous system: autonomic nervous system involuntary, smooth muscle, cardiac and glands. Aboriginal, african, south asian decent = increased likelihood of high blood pressure, Greater risk for heart disease and stroke. Interesting factors of socioeconomic status, health care/preventive services access, and exercise. Influence of social circumstances and ability to manage post-stroke. Important of social resources in reducing effects of physical disability and subjective well-being post-stroke. For infants and children: maternal health, neonatal period, reflexes, weakness and balance, seizures, physical development, environmental hazards, cognitive development, family history.
