When would a neurologist administer a lumbar puncture?
a) When they need to obtain cerebrospinal fluid for further testing.
b) When they need to determine the size of the ventricles.
c) To numb the patient's spinal chord before surgery.
d) To analyze a tumours obstruction in the brain.
e) To find any malformation of the spinal cords discs.
Question 2
When a client has a disorder of the nervous system, they will most likely go to a _____ for treatment and assesment.
a) a psychoanalyst
b) neurologist
c) experimental neuropsychologist
d) cognitive neuropsychologist
e) clinician
A lumbar puncture. The needle is inserted between the lumbar vertebrae and into the spinal canal.
Capillary puncture equipment.
Performing a Capillary Puncture (Manual)
A rat pressing a lever to obtain rewarding brain stimulation.
Before removing the drape, initiate contact by placing your hands on the recipient’s lumbar and ...
Lumbar Spine Exam Reminder