Upper motor neuron injury - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

ALU 301 Chapter 11 Question and answers already passed 2024 Paralysis - correct answer A loss of muscle function of one or more muscle groups. Often a result of trauma to the brain or spinal cord, but other major causes include tumors, vascular insult, motor neuron or demyelinating diseases, inflammation and infection. Can be temporary, intermittent, progressive or permanent. Paresis - correct answer Incomplete or partial paralysis. Monoplegia/monoparesis - correct answer Paralysis o...

NUR 265 TEST 3 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS What causes Autonomic Dysreflexia - ANS ️️ Stimulation at level of T6 or above What are some examples of triggers of autonomic dysreflexia - ANS ️️ restrictive clothing; full bladder/neurogenic bladder; fecal impaction; directive pressure s/a sitting in the wheel chair signs and systems of Autonomic Dysreflexia - ANS ️️ hypertension, flushed face, headaches, JVD, bradycardic, diaphoresis, pale ext below the level of T6, nausea, dilated pup...

When admitting an acutely confused 20-year-old patient with a head injury, which action should the nurse take? a. Ask family members about the patients health history. b. Ask leading questions to assist in obtaining health data. c. Wait until the patient is better oriented to ask questions. d. Obtain only the physiologic neurologic assessment data. - >CORRECT ANSWER >a. Ask family members about the patients health history. When admitting a patient who is likely to be a poor his...

Cerebral cortex: Function -Site of advanced intellectual functions interacting with other parts of the nervous system -Involved in memory storage and recall -Comprehension and language -Musical and math skills -Higher cognitive functions -perception and conscious understanding of sensations -processing complex motor activities Motor neuron injury: LMN No innervation/signals to the muscles ans no reflexes present -Flaccid paralysis (flaccid muscles) -Muscle atrophy -Muscle twitching (uncontrolle...

Paralysis - ANSWER-A loss of muscle function of one or more muscle groups. Often a result of trauma to the brain or spinal cord, but other major causes include tumors, vascular insult, motor neuron or demyelinating diseases, inflammation and infection. Can be temporary, intermittent, progressive or permanent. Paresis - ANSWER-Incomplete or partial paralysis. Monoplegia/monoparesis - ANSWER-Paralysis or paresis of a single limb. Diplegia - ANSWER-Paralysis that is bilateral, usually affe...

NUR 405 Exam 2 Questions & Answers 2024 Update NUR 405 Exam 2 Questions & Answers 2024 Update Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) correct answers 1. Damage to any part of the spinal cord causing a temporary or permanent loss of sensory, motor, or autonomic dysfunction below the level of injury 2. Causes: -MVA (38%) -Falls (30.5%) -Violence (13.5%) gun shot wounds, stabbing -Sport injuries (9%) diving, football -Degenerative older w osteoporosis -Cancer, hemorrhage 3. Permanent disabili...

Paralysis -a loss of muscle function of one or more muscle groups -incomplete or partial paralysis -paresis is not a disease in itself but rather a symptom of damage to motor nerves as a result of either a disease process or injury Causes of paralysis trauma to the brain or spinal cord, tumors, vascular insult, motor neuron or demyelinating diseases, inflammation, and infection Certain terms are often used when describing paralysis of specific areas of the body: monoplegia/monoparesis ...

ISSA CORRECTIVE EXERCISE FINAL EXAM LATEST UPDATE 2024 100 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+. Tendons and ligaments are similar because they both have: A limited blood supply and low metabolism What is the name of the outer layer of connective tissue on skeletal muscle? Epimysium The functional units of skeletal muscle that allow it shorten are: Sarcomeres In terms of muscle actions at the knee joint, the quadriceps and hamstrings are: antagonists Skeletal muscle shortens when: ac...

Chapter 55: Assessment of Nervous System Lewis: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 10th Edition | 100% Correct When admitting an acutely confused patient with a head injury, which action should the nurse take? a. Ask family members about the patient's health history. b. Ask leading questions to assist in obtaining health data. c. Wait until the patient is better oriented to ask questions. d. Obtain only the physiologic neurologic assessment data. -Answer-ANS: A When admitting a patient who is ...

NEURO TEST BANK 2024 QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS GRADED A+ When admitting an acutely confused 20-year-old patient with a head injury, which action should the nurse take? a. Ask family members about the patients health history. b. Ask leading questions to assist in obtaining health data. c. Wait until the patient is better oriented to ask questions. d. Obtain only the physiologic neurologic assessment data. - >CORRECT ANSWER >a. Ask family members about the patients health ...