PSYC 207 Study Guide - Final Guide: Embolism, Malingering, Stethoscope

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Neurologist: ask patient about the problem (history, make general assessment of patient condition, possibly recommend additional tests, write case summary. Family background reviewed as well: many diseases genetic. Observe patient"s behavior (assess mental status, look for abnormalities in speech/facial features, posture) Measuring tape: measure head and body size, skin lesions, etc. Cotton wisp: elicit corneal reflex, test sensitivity to light touch. Coins/keys: recognition of objects through touch and sound. Cranial-nerve malfunctions discovered : important clues to location and nature of neural damage. *motor system: examined to assess muscle bulk, tone, power, occurrence of involuntary movement reflexes), coordination, head-to-toe. 9/30/2012 10:00:00 pm: cns functioning can be affected by vascular problems. Blood-vessel disease or damage can greatly reduce oxygen and. Longer than 10 min interference: death to cells in region. Among the most common causes of death/injury in western world. Can be insidious, spanning over period of time. Produce infarct, an area of dead/dying tissue (from insufficiency of blood flow to region)

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