Question

The documentation of a baseline neurological status should NOT include which of the following:

(A) Pulse oximetry
(B) Response to sensory stimulation
(C) Pupillary reaction
(D) Motor function

Answer 1

Pulse oximetry is not included in the baseline documentation of neurological status as it measures blood oxygen saturation, not direct neurological functions.

Step-by-step explanation:

The documentation of a baseline neurological status in a patient should include various assessments that measure brain function, sensory and motor response, and cranial nerve integrity. However, one of the options provided, (A) Pulse oximetry, is not a direct measure of neurological function but instead measures the oxygen saturation of the blood, which is typically used to assess respiratory and cardiovascular status rather than neurological status. The correct assessment for neurological status should include (B) Response to sensory stimulation, (C) Pupillary reaction, and (D) Motor function.