Lumbar herniated disk Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

nbme anatomy shelf Questions And Answers With Complete Solutions Where and why are lumbar punctures performed? Spinal Block -> Anesthetic (into epidural space) Spinal Tap -> CSF extraction (into subarachnoid space)W B/W L3/L4 or L4/L5 NB: Posterior to this is cauda equina Where does a herniated intervertebral disk occur? What causes it? Occurs b/w L4/L5 or L5/S1 and C5/C6 or C6/C7 NB: affects lower spinal nerve # Degeneration of annulus fibrosis followed by sudden compressio...

Lachman maneuver Excess laxity of the knee on the anterior drawer test may indicate an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear. McMurray sign Positive: Painful click or snap heard Indicates injury to: 1. Lateral meniscus - internal rotation 2. Medial meniscus- external rotation Phalen's Test Purpose: Assesses for median nerve compression. Procedure: Have the patient maintain forced flexion of the wrist for 1 minute or more. If the patient complains of numbness and paresthesias ...

Course NURS-6512C-34/NURS-6512N-34-Advanced Health Assessment- 2021-Summer-QTR-Term-wks-1-thru-11 Test Exam - Week 11 Status Completed When conducting a geriatric assessment, basic a ctivities of daily living (ADLs) include: Selected Answer: bathin g. When palpating breast tissue, the examiner should use the at each site. Selected Answer: finger pads, gliding You are reviewing an ECG of a 43 year old new patient. The patient has a history of second-degree heart block. The ECG shows the PR interv...

SAUNDERS NCLEX MUSCULOSKELETAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS Application of heat - Answer-Bending or lifting Low back pain that radiates into 1 leg (sciatica) is consistent with herniated lumbar disk. The nurse assesses the client to see whether the pain is aggravated by events that increase intraspinal pressure, such as bending, lifting, sneezing, and coughing, or by lifting the leg straight up while supine (straight leg-raising test). Bed rest, heat (or sometimes ice), and nonstero...

ANATOMY NBME EXAM TEST 2023/2024 Space from which epidural anesthesia and lumbar function are performed (depth) - CORRECT ANSWER-Subarachnoid space Vertebral level at epidural anesthesia and lumbar puncture are performed - CORRECT ANSWER-L3/L4 (or L4/L5) Level at which the spinal cord ends - CORRECT ANSWER-L2 Level to which the dural sac extends - CORRECT ANSWER-S2 Nerve root compressed by herniated lumbar disk - CORRECT ANSWER-One level below (e.g. L4/L5 compresses L5) Consequence of...

Pilates Special Populations Questions and Answers 100% Verified Cardiovascular Disease What is it? Any disease of heart/blood vessels Do Ensure client is hydrated Refer to GP Don't Do extreme temps (over 80 degrees) weight bearing in cases of foot wounds for hypertension avoid high intensity or suddenly moving to upright positions Heart Attack Warning Signs What is it? pressure in chest pain/discomfort in arm(s), back, neck, jaw,stomach shortness of breath cold sweats, nau...

CCS FINAL EXAM LATEST EXAM ACTUAL EXAM 200 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Acute LBP - CORRECT ANSWERS Characterized by pain or discomfort in the lumbar region, irradiating to the buttocks and lasting no more than a month. Acute LBP - CORRECT ANSWERS It affects more than 80% of the population and has a year prevalence of up to 30% Acute LBP - CORRECT ANSWERS Over 90% of these cases resolve in less than 30 days 30-50 years old Women>Men Sedentary Lifestyle Obesity Pregnancy Phys...

coup-contrecoup injury Dual impacting of the brain into the skull; coup injury occurs at the point of impact; contrecoup injury occurs on the opposite side of impact, as the brain rebounds. Scalp laceration: what, effect, management Primary head injury profuse bleeding - signs of hypovolemia Apply direct pressure Suture/ staple laceration Lidocaine 1% with epi to control bleeding, not close to nose/ ears Skull fracture: types, effect, management Primary head in...

ANATOMY NBME EXAM TEST VITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS Space from which epidural anesthesia and lumbar function are performed (depth) - -Subarachnoid space Vertebral level at epidural anesthesia and lumbar puncture are performed - -L3/L4 (or L4/L5) Level at which the spinal cord ends - -L2 Level to which the dural sac extends - -S2 Nerve root compressed by herniated lumbar disk - -One level below (e.g. L4/L5 compresses L5) Consequence of Lumbar herniation - -Decrease in lower limb reflexes D...

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