Upper motor neuron injury - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Paralysis -a loss of muscle function of one or more muscle groups -incomplete or partial paralysis -paresis is not a disease in itself but rather a symptom of damage to motor nerves as a result of either a disease process or injury Causes of paralysis trauma to the brain or spinal cord, tumors, vascular insult, motor neuron or demyelinating diseases, inflammation, and infection Certain terms are often used when describing paralysis of specific areas of the body: monoplegia/monoparesis ...

ISSA CORRECTIVE EXERCISE FINAL EXAM LATEST UPDATE 2024 100 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+. Tendons and ligaments are similar because they both have: A limited blood supply and low metabolism What is the name of the outer layer of connective tissue on skeletal muscle? Epimysium The functional units of skeletal muscle that allow it shorten are: Sarcomeres In terms of muscle actions at the knee joint, the quadriceps and hamstrings are: antagonists Skeletal muscle shortens when: ac...

NUR 405 Exam 2 Questions & Answers 2024 Update NUR 405 Exam 2 Questions & Answers 2024 Update Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) correct answers 1. Damage to any part of the spinal cord causing a temporary or permanent loss of sensory, motor, or autonomic dysfunction below the level of injury 2. Causes: -MVA (38%) -Falls (30.5%) -Violence (13.5%) gun shot wounds, stabbing -Sport injuries (9%) diving, football -Degenerative older w osteoporosis -Cancer, hemorrhage 3. Permanent disabili...

efferent; away from -Answer- Motor neurons are classified as _______ which means they transmit impulses _____ the CNS somatic nervous system -Answer- voluntary neural control is carried out by which functional category of the peripheral nervous system central nervous system; myelinated -Answer- Preganglionic neuron cell bodies of the autonomic nervous system are located in the _____ and are ______. cranial and sacral -Answer- Cell bodies of the parasympathetic nervous system are located...

efferent; away from - Answer Motor neurons are classified as _______ which means they transmit impulses _____ the CNS somatic nervous system - Answer voluntary neural control is carried out by which functional category of the peripheral nervous system central nervous system; myelinated - Answer Preganglionic neuron cell bodies of the autonomic nervous system are located in the _____ and are ______. cranial and sacral - Answer Cell bodies of the parasympathetic nervous system...

Pain and bloating after eating is caused by... delayed gastric emptying Medications that cause delayed gastric emptying? PPIs; ranitidine, famotidine, omeprazole What instructions should you give your patient if they are prescribed antacids/PPIs and psychotropics? Give medications at least 2 hours apart b/c antacids/PPIs decrease absorption of psychotropics Normal BMI range 18.5-25 Criteria for admission for ED bx: BMI <15; 25% total body weight loss in 3 mo...

Paralysis - ANSWER-A loss of muscle function of one or more muscle groups. Often a result of trauma to the brain or spinal cord, but other major causes include tumors, vascular insult, motor neuron or demyelinating diseases, inflammation and infection. Can be temporary, intermittent, progressive or permanent. Paresis - ANSWER-Incomplete or partial paralysis. Monoplegia/monoparesis - ANSWER-Paralysis or paresis of a single limb. Diplegia - ANSWER-Paralysis that is bilateral, usually affe...

NRSG 421 Final Exam Questions With Verified Answers Spinal cord components - answer7 cervical 12 thoracic 5 lumbar 5 sacral 4 coccygeal Spinal cord injury risks - answerAges, 16/18, male, high risk activity, driving and drinking, car accidents *C4,C5,C6,T12=most common Spinal injury - answerDamage to the spinal cord, resulting in functional loss and mobility/sensation Results from = concussion, contusion, compression, tearing, laceration, transection, ischemia Spinal cord - answer18...

ALU 301 Chapter 11 (Neurological Disorders) Questions & Answers 100% Accurate!!.Paralysis - ANSWER-A loss of muscle function of one or more muscle groups. Often a result of trauma to the brain or spinal cord, but other major causes include tumors, vascular insult, motor neuron or demyelinating diseases, inflammation and infection. Can be temporary, intermittent, progressive or permanent. Paresis - ANSWER-Incomplete or partial paralysis. Monoplegia/monoparesis - ANSWER-Paralysis or paresis ...

Maryville NURS 612 Final Exam Questions and Answers Latest Updated 2024/2025 | 100% Verified | Graded. The Examiner asks the patient to close her eyes and then place a vibrating tuning fork on the patients ankle and asks her to indicate what is felt. What is being assessed? correct answers Primary sensory function Multiple sclerosis correct answers Fatigue, bowel and bladder dysfunction, sexual dysfunction, sensory changes, muscle weakness Myasthenia gravis correct answers An autoimmune dis...