Neurologic Assessment and Tests: Deep Tendon Reflexes and Specialized Testing
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Learn essential neurologic assessment techniques and reflex testing procedures in this comprehensive nursing education video. Master the components of a complete neurologic assessment, including how to properly conduct the Romberg test for balance and coordination, evaluate stereognosis and graphesthesia for sensory function, perform deep tendon reflex (DTR) assessments, and check for the Babinski reflex. Designed for nursing students preparing for ATI, HESI, and NCLEX exams, gain practical knowledge through detailed demonstrations and reinforce learning with interactive quiz questions. Led by Meris Shuwarger, BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN, the instruction provides clear, step-by-step guidance for conducting these critical neurological examinations in clinical practice.
Syllabus
00:00 Intro
00:30 Assessment Components
2:12 Neurologic Tests/ Romberg Test
3:31 Stereognosis
4:17 Graphesthesia
5:16 Reflex Assessment/ Deep Tendon Reflexes
7:09 Babinski Reflex
9:00 Quiz Time!
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