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Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Smarty PANCE) Exam Questions and Answers 100% Correct Graded A+
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Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Smarty PANCE) Exam 
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What is Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)? 
Chronic, progressive degenerative disease of unknown etiology characterized by loss 
of upper and lower motor neurons. It has an unrelenting course and almost always 
progresses to respiratory failure and death, usually w/in five years of dx. Onset ages 
40-80 
What are the hallmark clinical features of ALS? 
ALS is characterized by the combination of upp...
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NEURO 375 CEREBELLUM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2024.
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why is the cerebellum considered part of the motor system? 
because though damage to the cerebellum still allows movement to occur, patient has: 
- gait imbalance, poor postural control 
- poor coordination of voluntary movements, slurred speech (brocha's area = pre motor area for speech) 
 
 
 
what are the functions of the cerebellum 
all unconscious 
- controls equilibrium and balance 
- controls posture and muscle tone 
- coordinated purposeful movements 
- also involved in sensory informat...
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NBME 13 (Explanations) Actual Questions With All Correct Answers
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hx of urinary frequency and urgency, 3mo hx of walking difficulty, problems with conversation and memory; normal strength and sensation; mini cog average-normal; wide shuffling gait; ct shows enlarged ventricles - CORRECT ANSWER normal pressure hydrocephalus 
--*wet, wobbly, wacky* triad of urinary incontinence, ataxia, cognitive dysfunction 
--expands ventricles that distort fibers of the corona radiata that lead to ...
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CRRN Exam 677 Questions with Verified Answers,100% CORRECT
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CRRN Exam 677 Questions with Verified Answers 
 
Holistic Care - CORRECT ANSWER Incorporates the client's developmental needs, social networks, and lifestyle preferences. 
 
Gestalt Theory - CORRECT ANSWER States that the "Whole is greater than the sum of its parts." Pieces and parts fit together to produce thoughts, actions, and structures, such as family units. Advocates that the patient and entire family are assisted back to wellness. Developed by Max Wertheimer in the 1920's. 
 
Gardner ...
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NBME Step 1 (Answered) Verified Solution
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NBME Step 1 (Answered) Verified Solution 
 
Formation of hypnozoites 
-Pt has malaria → one of the features is that it forms hypnozoites and has the PBS shown 
 
Chloroquine resistance 
-Can happen but it is not a feature 
A 30M, who is a migrant farm worker presents to the ED b/c of a 1-wk Hx of fever, chills, & severe headache. He immigrated to the midwestern USA from Honduras 1 year ago. He is alert. Temp is 104F, pulse is 101/min, RR are 20/min, BP is 105/62. The lungs are clear to auscult...
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CRRN TEST 1 (CERTIFICATION TEST )LATEST UPDATE 2024 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS|ALREADY GRADED A+ Severe constipation is defined as constipation that causes - ANSWER-sympathetic systemic problems (e.g., sweating, nausea, irritability, acute
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CRRN TEST 1 (CERTIFICATION TEST )LATEST UPDATE 
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Severe constipation is defined as constipation that causes - 
ANSWER-sympathetic systemic problems (e.g., sweating, 
nausea, irritability, acute abdominal discomfort, and elevated 
blood pressure.) 
Reflexic neurogenic bowel disorder related to spinal cord 
injury involves - ANSWER-Dysfunction in the Upper Motor 
Neuron (UMN), the bowel is capable of reflexive emptying of 
the r...
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NCLEX test RN TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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NCLEX test RN TEST QUESTIONS AND 
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Which assessment finding would the nurse anticipate identifying in a patient diagnosed with an 
upper motor neuron (UMN) lesion? 
- Areflexia 
- Hyperreflexia 
- Denervation atrophy 
- Decreased muscle tone - answer- Hyperreflexia 
After reviewing the MRI reports of four patients, which patient would the nurse integrate 
interventions related to paralysis into the plan of care? 
- Left cerebral cortex lesion 
- Cerebral cortex lesion 
- Lower motor neur...
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SPLH 620 Exam 3 Questions with All Correct Answers (1)
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SPLH 620 Exam 3 Questions with All Correct Answers (1) 
 
What two motor neurons does the CNS possess? - Answer-1. UMN (cerebrum) 2. LMN (brainstem, spinal cord) 
 
What is Dysarthria? - Answer-poor movement of the vocal tract 
 
What is Ataxia? - Answer-poorly coordinated movements 
 
What is Apraxia of speech? - Answer-errors in planning speech movements 
 
What are the three most important motor cortical areas? - Answer-1. Primary motor 2. Premotor 
3. Supplementary motor 
 
What is the pathw...
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USMLE Step 1 Questions With Correct Answers
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What gland is found in the muscular triangle of the neck? - Answer Thyroid gland 
 
Is an afferent or efferent pupillary defect described as B/L pupillary constriction when light is shined in the unaffected eye and B/L paradoxical dilation when light is shined in the affected eye? - Answer Afferent pupillary defect (CN II lesion); in an efferent pupillary defect (CN III), B/L constrict when light is shined in the unaffected eye and consentual pupil constriction occurs when light is shined in the...
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CRRN Exam 652 Questions with Verified Answers,100% CORRECT
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Ethical dilemma - CORRECT ANSWER When a person or group is forced to choose between 2 equally difficult actions because they are both right or they are both wrong, or both contain uncertainty 
 
Code of Ethics - CORRECT ANSWER Established by ANA; Provides a framework for nurses to use in ethical analysis and decision making; 9 provisions 
 
living will - CORRECT ANSWER Legal document that allows a person to make his or her wished regarding medical...
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