5 fasciculation - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Which of the following is a clinical indication of a lower motor neuron lesion? correct answer: Fasciculation A stroke associated with a carotid endarterectomy will most likely occur: correct answer: After cross-clamping Troubleshooting in the operating room is facilitated by correct answer: viewing the raw signal input. Which TcMEP wave is MOST affected by a bolus of 30 mg rocuronium? correct answer: I-Wave During a posterior cervical fusion for spinal stenosis, a global shift i...

NU 404 EXAM TWO QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS what are the risk factors for low back pain - Ans:-obesity, cigarette smoking, poor posture, stress, poor physical condition, poor sleep position, occupation that requires heavy lifting how does smoking influence low back pain - Ans:-nicotine in cigarettes is though to interfere with vital nutrient absorption by the intervertebral discs which leads to disc degeneration what are the signs and symptoms of low back pain - Ans:-muscle spasms in single musc...

PNCB Acute Care questions & ANSWERS. 100% Accurate. Graded A+ In a child with myasthenia gravis, which of the following symptoms would be MOST indicative of a myasthenic crisis? A. Eye drooling B. Respiratory distress C. Excessive salivation D. Muscle fasciculation - -B. Respiratory distress (Characterized by weakness and fatigue of skeletal muscle tissue that results from autoimmune destruction of acetylcholine receptors (AchR). A crisis event, or myasthenic crisis, is an acute exa...

Bacterial Disease - ANSWER... Botulism - ANSWER-Caused by gram-positive Chlostridium botulinum -Occurs in adults as "forage poisoning" and in foals as "shaker foal syndrome" -Cause: Silage, incompletely cured hay, and forage with spoiled area -Symptoms: Adults: appear 3-7 days after ingestion of the toxin. Affected horses have muscular paralysis of limbs, jaw and tongue, and pharynx. Food may accumulate in the mouth and the tongue may become flaccid. Animals may move with a shuffling, ...

Assessing Cranial Nerves Exam Name:______________________________ Circle the correct answer: 1. Mr. Smith was involved in a traumatic MVA and sustained a severe head injury. Five years later, his only deficit was anosmia. Which CN was damaged? a. CN II b. CN VIII c. CN I d. CN IV 2. A 16 yr. old third baseman was hit in the eye with a line drive. On initial assessment, the triage RN checks extraocular movements (EOMs) for nerve impingement. Which CNs work together to control EOMs? a....

After completing this chapter, you will be able to: 1. Identify the purposes of the physical examination. 2. Explain the four techniques used in physical examination: inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation. 3. Identify expected findings during health assessment. 4. Verbalize the steps used in performing selected examination procedures: a. Assessing appearance and mental status. b. Assessing the skin. c. Assessing the hair. d. Assessing the nails. e. Assessing the skull ...

A 75-year-old man is involved in a motor vehicle accident and strikes his forehead on the windshield. He complains of neck pain and severe burning in his shoulders and arms. His physical examination reveals weakness of his upper extremities. What type of spinal cord injury does this patient have? A anterior cord syndrome B central cord syndrome C Brown-Séquard syndrome D complete cord transection E cauda equina syndrome Central Cord Syndrome the central cord syndrome involves loss of mot...

Prevention of neurological disease - 1.Avoid drugs and alcohol use. 2. Obesity, stress, smoking 3. Safe motor vehicle 4. Safe handling of fire arms 5. Helmets 6. Safe sex avoid stds Effects of normal aging on the nervous system. - 1. Loss of brain weight 2. Loss of neurons 1% a year 3. Reduction in arterial blood flow 4. Decrease in ability to control body temperature 5. Decrease in velocity 6. Decrease blood supply 1.Assessment of the neurological system History - Very com...

CNIM Final Exam Questions With 100% Complete Solutions | Latest Update 2023/2024 Graded A+.The anterior spinothalamic tract carries sensory modalities of - ANSWER-Crude touch During a CEA, collateral perfusion is maintained by - ANSWER-Circle of Willis The blood supply to the spinal cord is predominantly provided by - ANSWER-ASA The two vertebral arteries pass through foramen magnum and unite to form - ANSWERThe basilar artery not one of the branches of the facial nerve - ANSWER-maxillary W...

DAANCE- Module 3- Anesthetic Drugs & Techniques Already Graded A Brevital (Sodium Methohexital) Primary anesthetic agent introduced in the 1960's. Balanced Anesthesia Use of several agents together Basic Requisites of an Anesthetic Lack of toxicity, non-flammable, non-addictive, minimal allergenicity. Analgesia Given to feel no pain (ex: Fentanyl and Local) Amnesia Benzodiazepines (ex: Versed) Relaxation & Immobility Versed, Propofol (Diprivan), Brevital (Methohexital), Ketamine Loss of C...