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Test Bank CHAPTER 1 Multiple Choice 1. What is the MOST common emergency to occur in the dental office? A. Mild allergic reaction B. Angina C. Syncope D. Anaphylaxis 2. All of the following procedures will help to prevent an emergency in a dental office EXCEPT: A. accurate medical history taking. B. taking and recording vital signs. C. updating the medical emergency kit. 3. If a patient responds positively on his or her medical history to epilepsy, you will need to be on th...

Cerebral Vascular Accident (CVA) John Gates is a 59-year-old male -Answered History of Present Problem: John Gates is a 59-year-old male with a history of diabetes type II and hypertension who was at work when he had sudden onset of right-sided weakness, right facial droop, and difficulty speaking. He was transported to the emergency department (ED) where these symptoms continue to persist. It has been one hour from the onset of his neurologic symptoms when he presents to the ED. You are th...

What are the 3 types of dispositions? - Correct answer-Discharge, Admit, Transfer What does HPI stand for? - Correct answer-history of present illness What does ROS stand for? - Correct answer-review of systems The HPI and ROS are considered what type of information? - Correct answer-subjective The physical exam is what type of information? - Correct answer-objective If a physician told you a patient's abdomen was non tender, where would you document this? - Correct answer-PE What sectio...

What are the 3 types of dispositions? Discharge, Admit, Transfer What does HPI stand for? history of present illness What does ROS stand for? review of systems The HPI and ROS are considered what type of information? subjective The physical exam is what type of information? objective If a physician told you a patient's abdomen was non tender, where would you document this? PE What section focuses directly on the chief complaint? HPI If som...

WGU D236 Objective Assessment Pathophysiology Exam (New 2023/ 2024 Update) Real Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A QUESTION What are potential complications of Albinism? How can these complica- tions be treated or mitigated? Answer: Complications of albinism include skin cancer and visual problems. Melanin is involved in eye development and lack of melanin can lead to problems with depth perception and focusing. UV damage to skin and eyes in people with albin...

Cerebrovascular Accident Chapter 28 Questions and Answers Graded A+ 1. A patient has weakness on the right side and impaired reasoning after having a cerebrovascular accident (CVA). What part of the brain is affected? a. Left hemisphere of the cerebrum b. Right hemisphere of the cerebrum c. Left cerebellum d. Right cerebellum ANS: A Impaired motor strength on the right side in conjunction with impaired reasoning indicates a lesion in the left hemisphere of the cerebrum. The cerebell...

what is neurogenic dysphagia? correct answers any issue with swallowing safely or efficiently caused by a neurogenic disease what are the causes of neurogenic dysphagia? correct answers -Parkinson's -Huntington's -TBI -CVA/stroke -MS -ALS -Guillian-Barre Syndrome -Alzheimer's -Brain tumors -Bulbar/Pseudobulbar Palsy -Myathenia Gravis -Neurotoxins where can the location of the problem that causes dysphagia be (in neurogenic dysphagia) correct answers brain or CNS -cerebra...

what is neurogenic dysphagia? correct answers any issue with swallowing safely or efficiently caused by a neurogenic disease what are the causes of neurogenic dysphagia? correct answers -Parkinson's -Huntington's -TBI -CVA/stroke -MS -ALS -Guillian-Barre Syndrome -Alzheimer's -Brain tumors -Bulbar/Pseudobulbar Palsy -Myathenia Gravis -Neurotoxins where can the location of the problem that causes dysphagia be (in neurogenic dysphagia) correct answers brain or CNS -cerebra...

CVA (Stroke) Questions and Answers Already Passed A 78-year-old client is admitted to the emergency department with numbness and weak- ness of the left arm and slurred speech. Which nursing intervention is priority? 1. Prepare to administer recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (rt-PA). 2. Discuss the precipitating factors that caused the symptoms. 3. Schedule for a STAT computed tomography (CT) scan of head. 4. Notify the speech pathologist for an emergency consult. 1) The drug ...

Cerebrovascular Accident - What else is is called? (2) - Answer - CVA - Stroke Cerebrovascular Accident - Definition - Answer - Interruption of blood flow to the brain causing brain damage & loss of function - Brain injury but not traumatic Cerebrovascular Accident - 2 main types - Answer - Ischemic - Hemorrhagic Ischemic Cerebrovascular Accident (4) - Answer - Most common, 80% of strokes - Lack of blood supply, full blockage - Thrombosis (clot) stops blood supply to an ar...