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Description:
The nursing assessment of stroke patients takes place within the larger entity called the Standard Neurologic Examination. Although a nurse’s responsibility may be primarily to complete a neurologic assessment form or stroke scale, the conscientious health professional will benefit from a broader knowledge of Standard Neurologic Examinations. The purpose of this course is to educate the viewer on the standard neurologic examination.

Learning Objectives:
- Identify seven components of the neurologic examination
- Recognize standard techniques that will elicit patient responses during evaluation
- Document findings on a neurologic assessment form or stroke scale
- Recognize stroke assessment in the larger context of the standard neurologic examination

NOTE:
Stroke Center Network members receive free and discounted access to this module. If you are affiliated with a Stroke Center Network member organization, please contact your stroke center coordinator for an access code before logging on and registering to access this module. If you are unsure whether or not your organization is a member, or if you would like information about how your organization can become a member, please send an email to scn@stroke.org.

This program is brought to you by educational grants from Genentech, Inc. and PDL BioPharma, Inc.

Author(s):
Deborah A. Jewell RN, MS, ANP-C
Berkshire Medical Center
Pittsfield, MA

Lawrence Ufford, MD
Berkshire Medical Center
Pittsfield, MA

Clinical Reviewers:
Deb Summers, MSN, APRN
Clinical Nurse Specialist
St. Luke’s Hospital
Kansas City, MO

Jane Brice, MD
Associate Professor, Emergency Medicine
University of North Carolina Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Disclaimer:
The content and views presented in this educational program are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of National Stroke Association.

Target Audience:
EMS Providers

Length: 1.5 hours

Credit Type(s): 0.15 CEU, 1.5 Contact Hours

Cost: $20.00