Electromyography Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Exam 3: NSG550/ NSG 550 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Diagnostic Reasoning for Nurse Practitioners Review| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A Q: Acetylcholine receptor antibody test Answer: Used to diagnose acquired myasthenia gravis and monitor pt response to immunosuppressive therapy. MG is an autoimmune disease caused by antibodies that block or destroy receptors for Ach. MG s/s=muscle weakness and fatigue Q: Cholinesterase Answer: Identify patients with ...

• what is science?4 features of the scientific method - Answer-1) EMPIRICAL - based on data 2) DETERMINISTIC - obeys physical laws 3) PREDICTIVE - if you this....then that will happen 4) PARSIMONIOUS - use the simplest explanation poss. • SLPs' use of technology [why do we use it clinically? how can acoustics help?] - Answer-- OVERCOME LISTENER BIAS. Consistent, reliable measurement is provided by analysis. - Use OBJECTIVE TERMS AND MEASURES TO DESCRIBE THE SEVERITY of a disorder obj...

NCLEX LPN SAFETY AND INFECTION CONTROL #1 EXAM 2024 The LPN/LVN cares for a patient admitted with a diagnosis of myasthenia gravis. The physician writes the following orders: warfarin (Coumadin) 2.5 mg po daily, prothrombin time (PT) q A.M. at 0600, and electromyography (EMG). Which of the following actions should the LPN/LVN take FIRST? 1. Determine what time the EMG will be performed. 2. Review textbook for time of onset of warfarin (Coumadin). 3. Find out why physician ordered w...

Medical Surgical Nursing Chapter 62 Musculoskeletal Assessment Question and answers rated A+ 1, 3, 4 Electromyography helps to evaluate electrical potential associated with skeletal muscle contraction. Small-gauge needles are inserted into certain muscles. Needle probes are attached to leads that feed information to an electromyogram (EMG) machine. Recordings of electrical activity of the muscle are traced on audio transmitter and on oscilloscope and recording paper. There may be some discomf...

Amniocentesis - answer-taking a fluid sample between the 15th and the 16th week of pregnancy to diagnose congenital anomalies Bicornate uterus - answer-a uterus having two horns or horn-shaped branches Neonate - answer-newborn baby Dysplasia - answer-marked by abnormal adult cells Muscular dystrophy - answer-progressive degeneration and weakening of the skeletal muscles Dystrophy - answer-condition produced by faulty nutrition Contractures - ...

Scientific Method Characteristics - ANSWER-1) Empirical--based on data 2) Deterministic--obeys physical laws 3) Predictive--if you do this, then that will happen 4) Parsimonious--uses simplest explanation possible Why do SLPs use technology? - ANSWER-1) Overcome listener bias--use consistent reliable measurement 2) Describe severity objectively 3) Track progress over time 4) ASHA & EBP 5) Provide biofeedback to client Areas of Speech Science Study - ANSWER-1) Acoustic phonetics 2) ...

HOSA Pathophysiology Study Guide with complete solutions Amniocentesis - answertaking a fluid sample between the 15th and the 16th week of pregnancy to diagnose congenital anomalies Bicornate uterus - answera uterus having two horns or horn-shaped branches Neonate - answernewborn baby Dysplasia - answermarked by abnormal adult cells Muscular dystrophy - answerprogressive degeneration and weakening of the skeletal muscles Dystrophy - answercondition produced by faulty nutrition Contractu...

Dysphagia Final Exam Review (New 2023/ 2024 Update) Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| A Grade QUESTION Discuss why effortful swallow can be considered a facilitative technique or a behavioral treatment Answer: It can be used on the initial swallow or as a facilitative maneuver to clear residue QUESTION What could be helpful in teaching the Mendelsohn maneuver? Answer: Surface electromyography which lets you see muscle contractions QUESTION W...

Advanced Med-Surg Principles Jersey College Mid-Term Questions and Answers Ch 39: What is used to control edema following an arthoscopy? - Correct Answer ️️ -- compression - elevation - joint extension Ch 39: What are two complicants following an arthoscopy? - Correct Answer ️️ -- infection - bleeding Ch 39: What is lab value elevated in liver disease or bone disorders? - Correct Answer ️️ -alkaline phosphate Ch 39: What is nephrotoxic and contraindicated in a pt who has a...

HOSA Pathophysiology Amniocentesis taking a fluid sample between the 15th and the 16th week of pregnancy to diagnose congenital anomalies Bicornate uterus a uterus having two horns or horn-shaped branches Neonate newborn baby Dysplasia marked by abnormal adult cells Muscular dystrophy progressive degeneration and weakening of the skeletal muscles Dystrophy condition produced by faulty nutrition Contractures immobility of muscles or a joint caused by shortening or wasting of tissu...