Obtundation - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

6 components of a Neurological examination - Answer 1. mental status 2. Cranial Nerves 3.Moto exam 4. reflexes 5. sensory exam 6. coordination and gait In every neurological examination you ned to - Answer assess (speech) inspect (facial movements and symmetry) observe (swallowing and breathing) If during the history it is suggested of CN injury - Answer examine all 10 CN If during the history it is suggested of spinal injury - Answer test all sensory function If during the h...

able to open eyes and respond, but is drowsy and falls asleep readily obtundation needs to be lightly shaken to elicit a response; may be confused and slow to respond stupor requires painful stimuli (e.g. pinch a tendon, rub sternum) to elicit a brief response; may not be able to respond verbally

ALL Webpath and Quizzes for Exam 3 Combined 2023 with complete solution A 25-year-old man falls while skateboarding and strikes the left side of his head against a concrete retaining wall. On physical examination only a minor scalp abrasion is present at the site of the impact, with minimal bleeding that stops in 3 minutes. He is initially alert following this accident, but then became unconscious 30 minutes later. A head CT scan reveals a convex, lens-shaped area of hemorrhage centered over ...

Bell's Palsy - causes cranial nerve 7 dysfunction S/S of Bell's Palsy - Has forehead involvement (whereas a stroke does not affect forehead movement), facial weakness, inability to keep one eye closed Treatment for Bell's palsy - Prednisone 60mg x 5 days, Valcyclovir 1000mg TID x 7 days, artificial tears, lacri lube at night When can I use tPA? - ischemic stroke presenting within <3 hrs and CT head negative How do you treat high BP with stroke? - Nitroprusside (short half life,...

ENA Shock Exam Questions And Answers 100% Verified. Which finding is an early sign of decreased tissue perfusion? A. Unresponsiveness B. Confusion C. Obtundation D. Restlessness - answerD During times of decreased tissue perfusion, the body shunts blood away from which organ? A. Heart B. Brain C. Kidneys D. Lungs - answerC A patient with an isolated blunt cardiac injury is most at risk for which type of shock? A. Cardiogenic B. Hypovolemic C. Obstructive D. Distributive - answerA...

Lethargy - ***A slight reduction in alertness, less aware of what is happening around them, think more slowly. Obtundation - ***A moderate reduction in alertness, or clouding of consciousness. Stupor - ***an excessively long or deep sleeplike state. Arousal is brief by vigorous stimulation, such as repeated shaking, loud calling, pinching. [verbal or painful stimiuli] Coma - ***State of complete unresponsiveness, cannot be aroused, in a deep coma lacks avoidance of pain. Some reflexes m...

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Advanced Trauma Life support (ATLS) Questions and Answers 2023 definition of; - multiple casualties - mass casualties - incidents in which nr of pat and severity of injuries do not exceed capability of facility to render care - nr of pat and severity of their injuries exceed capability of facility and staff term; upward deflection after QRS complex in a patient with hypothermia J (Osborn) wave clinicians can quickly assess A, B, C and D in a trauma pat (10 se...

Katzung & Trevor's Pharmacology: Examination and Board Review INTRODUCTION 1. A 3-year-old is brought to the emergency department having just ingested a large overdose of tolbutamide, an oral antidiabetic drug. Tolbutamide is a weak acid with a pKa of 5.3. It is capable of entering most tissues, including the brain. On physical examination, the heart rate is 100/min, blood pressure 90/50 mm Hg, and respiratory rate 20/min. Which of the following statements about this case of tolb...

What do you assess for during a Mental Status Exam (MSE)? correct answers 1. level of consciousness 2. physical appearance 3. behavior 4. cognitive and intellectual abilities alert correct answers able to fully respond by opening eyes, attend to normal tone of voice and speech, and answer questions spontaneously and appropriately lethargy correct answers able to open eyes and respond, but is drowsy and falls asleep readily obtundation correct answers needs to be lightly shaken to eli...