Cauda equina - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What are the symptoms of Cauda Equina Syndrome? (4) correct answers 1) Urinary Retention 2) Urinary and Bowel Incontinence 3) Paresthesias = bilaterally over buttock, genitals, and thighs 4) Weakness in legs Give 3 most common causes of Cauda Equina Syndrome correct answers 1) Severe Disc Herniation 2) Hemorrhage within the Spinal Canal 3) Epidural Abscess Treatment of Cauda Equina Syndrome correct answers *SURGICAL EMERGENCY!!! Immediate Surgical Decompression When should you use...

Question 2. Which of the following is a potential acquired cause of thrombophilia? Question 3 Phalen’s test, 90°wrist flexion for 60 seconds, reproduces symptoms of: Ulnar tunnel syndrome Carpal tunnel syndrome Tarsal tunnel syndrome Myofascial pain syndrome Question 4 Which patient would benefit most from screening for type 2 diabetes? A 30 year old female with unintended weight loss. A 25 year old male with family history of type 1 diabetes An obese female with recurrent v...

The nurse practitioner (NP) suspects a herniated disk in a 72-year-old patient. The NP elevates the patient's affected leg when she is in the supine position, and it elicits back and sciatic nerve pain, which indicates a positive test. This is known as which test or sign? 1.Femoral stretch test 2.Crossed straight leg raise test 3.Doorbell sign 4.Straight leg raise test 4. straight leg raise test All of the tests listed are tests done to assess for a herniated disk. In the straight leg ...

Janet is a 30 year old woman who has been recently diagnosed with a herniated disc at the level of L5-S1. She is currently in the emergency room with suspicion of cauda equina compression. Which of the following is a sign or symptom of cauda equina compression? a. gastrocnemius weakness b. reduced or absent ankle reflex c. numbness of the lateral foot d. paresthesia of the perineum and buttocks - ANS d. paresthesia of the perineum and buttocks The patient has acute pancreatitis with 7...

"Signal-to-noise ratio" relates to which of the following? 1. The amplitude of the evoked response components to the amplitude of the unrelated components 2. The ability of the instrument to resolve data and noise vertically 3. Two inputs of a differential amplifier with like negativity 4. Sensitivity scaling - 1. The amplitude of the evoked response components to the amplitude of the unrelated components (Picture of activity in Orbicularis Oris and Orbicularis Oculi) What cranial nerve ...

Week 2 Quiz NSG6001 / NSG6001 week 2 quiz NSG 6001 (Latest 2024 / 2025) Advanced Nursing Practice {I} South University A 55 year old patient has a blood pressure of 138/85 on three occasions. The patient denies headaches, palpitations, snoring, muscle weakness, and nocturia and does not take any medications. What will the provider do next to evaluate this patient? - ANSWER-Order urinalysis, CBC, BUN, and creatinine A 75 year old patient reports pain and a feeling of tiredness in both legs that...

What are some signs and symptoms that you might see in a patient with cauda equina syndrome? Severe low back pain in conjunction with, typically saddle anesthesia, new incontinence What are some examples of Category X drugs? Actutane, Statins, ACE Inhibitors, Methotrexate These medications must be discontinued prior to conception What are signs and symptoms of OA? Pain that is worse with activity, but relieved with rest Morning stiffness, typically lasts less than an hour Asymmetr...

NR667/ NR 667 VISE (New 2023/ 2024 Update) Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct- Chamberlain QUESTION Etiology: Back pain -Often unclear -Can be caused by tearing or stretching of nerves, muscles, tendons, ligaments, discs, or fascia secondary to trauma or chronic mechanical stress -Can occur as a symptom of a degenerative disorder (spinal stenosis, DDD, disc herniation) -Compression or irritation of a nerve root can occur along with back pain, causing radiculop...

NR511 Final Exam (2024) || With 100 Questions & 100% Correct AnswersNR511 Final Exam (2024) || With 100 Questions & 100% Correct AnswersNR511 Final Exam (2024) || With 100 Questions & 100% Correct AnswersJanet is a 30 year old woman who has been recently diagnosed with a herniated disc at the level of L5-S1. She is currently in the emergency room with suspician of cauda equna compression. Which of the following is a sign or symptom of cauda equina compression? a. gastrocnemius weakness b. re...

Lachman maneuver Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) - (Knee exam) McMurray Sign Injury to the meniscus (knee exam) Cause of meniscus injury suddenly planting leg on the ground and twisting Symptoms of meniscus injury > immediate pain in the planted leg > inability to bear weight > can lock up when trying to straighten it Phalen's test Numbness & tingling in the first 3 digits when pressing the dorsal surface of both hands together in a forced w...