Secondary infection of salivary glands from adjacent lymph nodes also occurs. These lymph nodes are the glands in the upper neck which often become tender during a common sore throat Many of these lymph nodes are actually located on, within, and deep in the substance of the parotid gland, near the submandibular glands.
Neuro Checks & Assessment. Neuro checks are used to assess an individuals neurological functions and level of consciousness in order determine whether or not individual is functioning properly and reacting appropriately to the tests being performing.
Neuro checks are an assessment made by a medical professional on someone with a head injury, cervical injury, nerve function in injury/surgery, or stroke. Neuro checks should be performed once an hour for 24 hours in someone with a head injury. Depending on type of injury any of these checks could be done: 1  Level of Consciousness. 2  A/O and compare it with their baseline. 3  Speech clarity.  Facial symmetry 1  (smile) Tongue midline (stick your tongue out; doesn't deviate to one side)  Grasp 1  strength. Have the patient lift their leg up as you try to push it down; compare bilaterally.