title: Understanding neurological assessment.
abstract: Components of the rapid neurological assessment, or neuro check, are presented. Understanding the relationship of a specific assessment parameter, its corresponding anatomical correlate, and the patient response assists the nurse in clinical decision making and priority setting.
authors.forename: D W
authors.initials: DW
authors.lastname: Shpritz
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D009460:Neurologic Examination; D009730:Nursing Assessment