Neurological & Genitalia

 

This discussion contains 2 parts:

 Part 1: Neurological 

• List the risk factors for cerebrovascular accidents and why?
• What cultures are at higher risk and why?
• Describe the 0 to 4+ scale for scoring deep tendon reflexes.
• What would you expect to find in a patient with diabetic peripheral neuropathy?
• Share any experience you have encountered and elaborate.

Part 2: Genitalia 

• Identify and explain positions other than the lithotomy in which a pelvic examination can be performed.
• Why are women at a higher risk of UTI than males?
• What would you educate to decrease the risk of UTI?
• Summarize the pros and cons of newborn circumcision.
• Describe the following signs on a female examination:
  • Chadwick
  • Goodell
• Name the characteristics of the following type of hernias:
  • Indirect inguinal
  • Direct inguinal

 500 words, formatted and cited in proper current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources.