Neurological observations - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What is swallowing/deglutition - ANSWER-All processes, functons and acts associated with introducton of food/material to be swallowed, including preparing, transferring, and transporting to stomach What is a bolus - ANSWER-food, liquid, or material placed in mouth for ingestion What is dysphagia - ANSWER-- the result of a physiologic change in the muscles needed for swallowing - a swallowing disorder that may involve signs and symptoms of mouth, pharynx, larynx, and/or esophagus Example ...

What types of things are included in objective observations? correct answers Symptoms that can be measured, seen, heard, touched, felt, or smelled. Also, vital signs such as temperature, pulse, and respiration, physical exam findings, and the results of diagnostic tests True or False; The physician is performing their physical exam from the moment they walk into the room correct answers True What kinds of things can physicians visually evaluate the moment they walk into the room to do a ph...

Psychology Themes and Variations 6th Edition. Doug McCann, Wayne Weiten & Deborah Matheson TB Indicate the answer choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1. Raphael and Paxton are roommates. Because they’re both psychology majors, they choose to dress up as their favourite early psychologists for a Halloween party in their building. They also challenge one another to act like these psychologists all night, and the first one to break character has to take out th...

Cervical Stenosis Flashcards 2 observations ; ️-bracing hand on neck -apprehension + stiffness w/ moving neck d/t pain 2 palpation findings ; ️-hyper-tonicity of surrounding mms -tenderness at levels of compression movement ; ️C/S AROM pain increases w/ extension neurological ; ️compression on the SC radiating pain ; ️TrPs in lev scap referring down medial border of scap and up side of neck special test 1 ; ️valsalva test = + indicating pressure on SC d/t ste

Scribe America Physical Exam Questions with correct Answers 2023 Do any patient complaints belong in the physical exam? NO If a patient states that their abdomen is very painful, does that mean it will be tender upon exam? No. subjective info vs objective Which of these two physical exam findings can a physician appreciate without auscultating the Pt's lungs? a) No respiratory distress b) No Rales? No respiratory distress What does PERRL stand for? Pupils equal Round a...

MED SURG 2 FINAL The nurse is caring for a client in acute renal failure. Which assessment findings by the nurse indicates hypervolemia in this client? Select all that apply. ANSWER: S3 gallop, lung crackles, tachycardia, a 2-3 pound weight gain, and hypertension. A nurse caring for a client with Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) notifies the health care provider of the client's deteriorating condition. What assessment findings indicate a worsening of Guillain-Barré syndrome? ANSWER: thick ...

MN 566 Unit 10 Final Question 1 Generalized patterns of nursing care are represented in The Circle of Caring Model as:(choose all that apply) Question options: self care Patience listening courage Authentic presence advocacy knowing commitment Answer • Courage • Authentic presence • Advocacy • Knowing • Commitmen...

NU MISC PEDS and OB Final Exam Questions and Answers Latest Update 2024 (Verified Answers). A nurse is providing instructions to the parents of a child with scoliosis regarding the use of a brace. Which statement by the parents indicates a need for further teaching? a. “I will encourage my child to perform prescribed exercises.” b. “I will have my child wear soft fabric clothing under the brace.” c. “I should apply lotion under the brace to prevent skin break down.” d. “I shou...

Explain how and why the nurse must establish rapport w the clients before starting the assessment - correct answer Introduce self- name, position, purpose, ask permission, allow ?s before beginning, give time. Communicate trust- confidentially, understanding. Professional Manner- non-judgmental, call by Mr. or Ms. Interview should be relaxed, unhurried. Convey concern. May be a patient first assessment & object is establishing a affective Nurse/patient relationship. How to start the initial ...

Psychology Themes and Variations 6th Edition. Doug McCann, Wayne Weiten & Deborah Matheson TB Indicate the answer choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1. Raphael and Paxton are roommates. Because they’re both psychology majors, they choose to dress up as their favourite early psychologists for a Halloween party in their building. They also challenge one another to act like these psychologists all night, and the first one to break character has to take out th...