Assessment of Cognition and the Neurologic System

  A 63-year-old woman comes to your office because she's been forgetting things…a young mother comes in concerned because her baby fails to make eye contact and is unresponsive to touch…a teenager comes in and a parent complains that the teen obsessively washes his hands. An array of neurological conditions could be causing the above symptoms. When assessing the neurologic system, it is vital to formulate an accurate diagnosis as early as possible to prevent continued damage and deterioration of a patient's quality of life. This week, you will explore methods for assessing the cognition and the neurologic system. Learning Objectives Students will: • Evaluate abnormal neurological symptoms • Apply concepts, theories, and principles relating to health assessment techniques and diagnoses for cognition and the neurologic system • Assess health conditions based on a head-to-toe physical examination ________________________________________ Learning Resources Required Readings (click to expand/reduce) Ball, J. W., Dains, J. E., Flynn, J. A., Solomon, B. S., & Stewart, R. W. (2019). Seidel's guide to physical examination: An interprofessional approach (9th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier Mosby. • Chapter 7, “Mental Status” This chapter revolves around the mental status evaluation of an individual’s overall cognitive state. The chapter includes a list of mental abnormalities and their symptoms. • ·Chapter 23, “Neurologic System” The authors of this chapter explore the anatomy and physiology of the neurologic system. The authors also describe neurological examinations and potential findings.