Craniofacial - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What is TMD? - ️️TMD : A "collective term" embracing a number of clinical problems that involve the masticatory musculature, the TMJs, and associated craniofacial structures. Etiology of TMD (causes) - ️️• Trauma • Emotional stress • Deep pain input • Parafunctional activities • Occlusal factors Role of occlusion in TMD - ️️Occlusion and TMDs association by Costen in1934. • Claimed that the etiology was the loss of vertical dimension and deep bite • This...

Which valve is best heard over the apex of the heart? Pulmonic - left 2 nd ICS Aortic - right 2 nd ICS Mitral - 5 th ICS MCL Tricuspid - lower sternum - ️️Mitral Infections in this layer of the scalp may lead to cavernous sinus infection due to presence of emissary veins in this layer: Dense connective tissue Aponeurotic layer - Gaping wound Loose connective tissue - Dangerous area - EV -> diploic veins - > CS (valveless, can go bidirectional) Pericranium - Cephal hematoma ...

A child is in the clinic for evaluation of an asthma action plan. The primary care pediatric nurse practitioner (PNP) notes that the child's last visit was for a pre-kindergarten physical and observes that the child is extremely anxious. What will the nurse practitioner do initially? - ️️Review the purpose of this visit and any anticipated procedures. Explanation: The PNP should remember that young children are learning "scripts" for health care visits and may be stressed when...

Until what age (in months) can the degree of hydration and intracranial pressure be assessed through the anterior fontanelle? 3 6 12 18 Closes at 18 mos but best assessed at 12mos - 12 Which of the following symptoms is consistent with a middle cranial fossa injury? Anosmia CN I - anterior cranial fossa Numbness of cheek CN V2 Trigeminal - Middle cranial fossa (also CN for eye movements) Loss of gag reflex CN IX,X - posterior cranial fossa Deviation of tongue to affected side CN XII -...

CSFA STUDY QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS | LATEST VERSION | GRADED A+ **Reconstructive Surgery** What is a common donor site for a free flap graft used to reconstruct the mandible? a. Greater omentum b. Fibula c. Rectus abdominis muscle d. Serratus anterior muscle b. Fibula **Wound Closure** When possible, incisions should be placed: a. Over bony prominences b. Perpendicular to the direction of muscle fibers c. Parallel to the direction of muscle fibers d. Along natural skin ...

Ectoderm doesn't move through the __________ or __________ ANSWER: 1) blastopore (frogs and fishes) or 2) primitive streak (birds and humans) Sensory organs all begin in the head as... ANSWER: placode - thickenings of surface ectoderm what are 4 types of cell interactions? ANSWER: 1) Internal/mechanical 2) Juxtacrine signaling 3) Paracrine signaling 4) Endocrine signaling Note: these are arranged in order of closest interaction to longest distance interaction The 6 word key to ...

NR 508 Exam 1 Latest Update Graded A Childhood HL rates 3:1000 children have hearing loss in the US, 10:1000 school-aged children have hearing loss, and 190:1000 teens have hearing loss. The increase in rate is because hearing loss can be acquired at any age and because methods of screening/detection are not perfect and miss children, especially those with lower degrees of loss. Parameters of hearing loss degree of loss and age inform the child's needs and how we interact with them. a...

Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) Study Questions And Answers /Verified Colostrum - Correct Answer: The first milk, produced in the breast by the seventh month of pregnancy. It is thick, sticky, and clear to yellowish in color; is high in protein and vitamin A; causes a laxative effect, thus, helping the baby to pass meconium stools. Immunoglobulins (mostly IgA) In colostrum provide an anti-infection protection to the baby and their gut microbiome. Contraindication - Correct Answer: A ...

UWISE QUESTION BANK EXAM | QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (VERIFIED) | LATEST UPDATE | GRADED A+ what are the signs of pulmonary embolus? Correct Answer: -tachycardia, tachypnea, hypoxia, chest pains, signs of DVT what are the signs of mitral stenosis? Correct Answer: -diastolic murmur and signs of heart failure which respiratory volumes are increased in pregnancy? Correct Answer: -inspiratory capacity, tidal volume and minute ventilation which respiratory volumes are decrease in pregnancy? Co...

what is sleep-disordered breathing? correct answer: abnormal respiratory pattern during sleep that includes snoring, mouth breathing, and pauses in breathing. it can range from pauses in breathing to OSA all pediatricians should screen all children for snoring? True or false correct answer: true what is the gold standard for diagnosing obstructive sleep apnea? correct answer: polysomnogram an overnight pulse oximetry is an appropriate alternate to diagnosing OSA, true or false cor...