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Neuro: While completing an evaluation on a stroke patient, you start to notice they are having some visual difficulties. What is the most common visual disturbance that you should be looking for? A. Diplopia B. Blurry Vision C. Homonymous hemianopsia D. Pstosis of the eyelid C. Homonymous hemianopsia Neuro: Mrs. Miller is a 31 y/o female diagnosed with a TBI. As the occupational therapist you are using a transfer of training approach to help Mrs. Miller recover from her TBI. You want...

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NPTEFF Neuro Exam Questions All Answered 100% Location of lesion: CNS cortex, brain stem, corticospinal tract, spinal cord - Answer -UMN Location of lesion: Cranial nerve nuclei, anterior horn cells, spinal roots, peripheral nerve - Answer -LMN Possible diagnoses for UMN and LMN - Answer -UMN: Stroke, SCI, MS, TBI. LMN: Polio, guilain-Barre, Peripheral neuropathy, radiculopathy Spasticity is --- dependent & associated with --- Lesions - Answer -Velocity; UMN Hyperreflexia is asso...

CRRN Exam 2023-2024 Study Review Questions and Answers. 1. knack maneuver: form of Kegal exercise used to prevent incontinence 2. Orem's Theory of Self-Care Model states that its goal of nursing is to serve patients and assist them to provide self-care. What are the 3 categories of needs?: universal, developmental, health 3. normal Timed Up and Go (TUG): 7-10 seconds 4. What is the most successful position for sexual activity for a woman with cerebral palsy?: side-lying with bolster betw...

SCI - Lewis & Iggy Questions With Correct Answers Complete Solution 2024/2025 1 / 8 1. To prevent autonomic hyperreflexia, which nursing action will the home health nurse include in the plan of care for a patient who has paraplegia at the T4 level ? a. Support selection of a high-protein diet. b. Discuss options for sexuality and fertility. c. Assist in planning a prescribed bowel program. d. Use quad coughing to strengthen cough efforts.: ANS: C Fecal impaction is a common stimulus...

A client with a C6 spinal injury would most likely have which of the following symptoms? A. Aphasia B. Hemiparesis C. Paraplegia D. Tetraplegia - Answer A. Tetraplegia occurs as a result of cervical spine injuries. Paraplegia occurs as a result of injury to the thoracic cord and below. A 30-year-old was admitted to the progressive care unit with a C5 fracture from a motorcycle accident. Which of the following assessments would take priority? A. Bladder distension B. Neurological...

1 JEWISH HOSPITAL PCCN SIGNS TO KNOW EXAM | QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (VERIFIED) | LATEST UPDATE | GRADED A+ Trousseau's Sign Correct Answer: Description: -Twitching Carpopedal spasms when BP cuff is inflated Indication: -Hypocalcemia Chvostek's Sign Correct Answer: Description: -Lip/Cheek twitching while tapping the facial nerve Indication: -Hypocalcemia Cullen's Sign Correct Answer: Description: -SQ edema and bruising around umbilicus 2 Indication: -Pancreatitis Intra-Abdom...

Spinal Cord Injury LATEST 2023-2024 WITH 270+ REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |AGRADE common causes of spinal cord injuries? - ANWERS- motor vehicle accidents; falls; acts of violence; sports related injuries primary prevention for spinal cord injuries? - ANWERS- education (accident prevention, helmets etc.) and preventing falls C4 injury means? - ANWERS- quadriplegia and can't breathe if brain stem is affected C6 injury means? - ANWERS- quadriplegia T6...

Chapter 68: Management of Patients with Neurologic Trauma A nurse is reviewing a CT scan of the brain, which states that the client has arterial bleeding with blood accumulation above the dura. Which of the following facts of the disease progression is essential to guide the nursing management of client care? Monitoring is needed as rapid neurologic deterioration may occur. A patient with a C7 spinal cord fracture informs the nurse, "My head is killing me!" The nurse assesses a blood pressu...

CRRN Exam 2023-2024 Study Review Questions and Answers. 1. knack maneuver: form of Kegal exercise used to prevent incontinence 2. Orem's Theory of Self-Care Model states that its goal of nursing is to serve patients and assist them to provide self-care. What are the 3 categories of needs?: universal, developmental, health 3. normal Timed Up and Go (TUG): 7-10 seconds 4. What is the most successful position for sexual activity for a woman with cerebral palsy?: side-lying with bolster betw...