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AOCNP Test Practice Questions and Answers Most common surgical approach to SCC - ANSWER-Anterior decompression with mechanical stabilization followed by RT Preferred imaging technique to evaluate for suspected hemorrhage or hydrocephalus - ANSWER-CT head Most common site of mets in the brain - ANSWER-Cerebrum, then cerebellum, then brainstem Who is at greatest risk for increased ICP? Which cancer types? - ANSWER-Patient with brain tumors Lung cancer and melanoma What is cushing's tri...

CCRN question bank Neurology with correct answers Which of the following is true regarding scoliosis? a) most cases have a juvenile onset b) the 1st sign is a prominent scapula c) it is congenital in origin - ANSWER-most cases have a juvenile onset A 6 mof had a VP shunt placed today for hydrocephalus. The baby has become increasingly lethargic. As a PICU RN, you know that a) the shunt may be occluded b) its not unusual for babies w/ hydrocephalus to fatigue easily c) the shunt is func...

HLTH 501 Exam #1 Study Guide Solutions Psychoactive Drug - ANSWER-any substance that has the capability of altering mood, perception, or behavior. OR a drug that is used to manage neuro-psychological wellness Drug Misuse - ANSWER-intentional/unintentional inappropriate use of prescribed or over-the- counter drugs for a purpose it was not intended. Drug Abuse - ANSWER-intentional/unintentional inappropriate use of a drug resulting in physical, emotional, financial, intellectual, or social...

CCRN question bank Neurology with 100% Correct Answers Which of the following is true regarding scoliosis? a) most cases have a juvenile onset b) the 1st sign is a prominent scapula c) it is congenital in origin - ANSWER-most cases have a juvenile onset A 6 mof had a VP shunt placed today for hydrocephalus. The baby has become increasingly lethargic. As a PICU RN, you know that a) the shunt may be occluded b) its not unusual for babies w/ hydrocephalus to fatigue easily c) the shunt is...

CCRN Exam Questions and Correct Answers | A Grade A 56 yr-old male is admitted to the ICU with a blood pressure of 225/135 and complains of a headache and nausea. He reports he ran out of blood pressure meds three days ago, but also appears to be confused to the date and situation. What is the most appropriate treatment approach? - ANSWER- Rapidly lower the diastolic pressure to 100 with IV antihypertensive meds, then continue to gradually reduce the diastolic pressure to 85 with oral anti...

COHNS HIGHLIGHTS EXAM PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Incident rate - ANSWER-# of newly occurring cases per person-time unit Case studies (series) - ANSWER-Identification or reporting of a group of cases; not a true epi study Cross sectional study - ANSWER-Survey to determine PREVALENCE of disease or exposure at the same point in time; SELECTION BIAS IF ILL INDIV ARE GONE. Another shortcoming is that it can only show association between exposure and disease: did the disease precede exposure...

Presentation ALZHEIMER’S DISEA SENR 566 Pharmacology for care of the family

This summary contains all the important information from the articles. This summary will make reading the articles unnecessary and will hopefully save you some time :) Of the method sections, only the important outlines are described, as the methods are not the focus of this course. Important examples are included to explain the concepts that I found quite difficult to grasp. I included models, figures and tables. This summary included: The technology crisis in neuropsychology (Miller & Barr, ...