A patient was an unrestrained passenger in a motor vehicle accident and hit the windshield. The patient's leg was also fractured. Which areas should be included in a patient's neurovascular checks? (Select all that apply.)
a. Pulses
b. Sensation
c. Movement
d. Orientation
e. Pupil reaction
f. Level of consciousness
ANS: A, B, C
Neurovascular checks for an extremity include movement, sensation (numbness/tingling), presence of pulses, skin temperature, color, and capillary refill. D, E, F. Orientation, pupil reaction, and level of consciousness are neurological checks that are done to monitor the central nervous system.
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