Lymph nodes of a child - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Where and why are lumbar punctures performed? - Answer- Spinal Block -> Anesthetic (into epidural space) Spinal Tap -> CSF extraction (into subarachnoid space)W B/W L3/L4 or L4/L5 NB: Posterior to this is *cauda equina* Where does a *herniated intervertebral* disk occur? What causes it? - Answer- Occurs b/w L4/L5 or *L5/S1* and C5/C6 or C6/C7 NB: affects lower spinal nerve # Degeneration of annulus fibrosis followed by *sudden compression* of nucleus pulposus What is the dif...

NUR 2102 Module 5 (Info for Final) Latest Update Graded A+ In teaching a patient about breast self-examination, why does the nurse emphasize palpation of the axillary areas? a. Because deep muscles in that area can mask changes b. Because some patients avoid this area because of tenderness c. Because most lymph draining from the breast flows through this area d. Because supporting ligaments in this area may present as tissue changes c. Because most lymph draining from the breast flow...

NR509 Final Questions & Answers A young man feels something in his scrotum and comes to you for clarification. On your examination, you note what feels like a "bag of worms" in the left scrotum, superior to the testicles. Which of the following is most likely? A) Hydrocele of the spermatic cord B) Varicocele C) Testicular carcinoma D) A normal vas deferens Which of the following changes are expected in vision as part of the normal aging process? A) Cataracts B) Glaucoma C) Macula...

TEST BANK FOR INTRODUCTION TO CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY 10TH EDITION By Constance Visovsky, Cheryl Zambroski, Shirley Hosler | Complete 2023-2024. The LPN/VN is assessing a patient before giving a drug for blood pressure management. The nurse notes the blood pressure to be 90/50 mm Hg. What is the nurse’s best action? a. Hold the drug and report the blood pressure to the RN. b. Give the patient a full glass of water before giving the drug. c. Come back in 30 minutes and recheck the blood press...

Test Bank Porth Pathophysiology Concepts of Altered Health States 2nd Canadian EditionTable of Contents Chapter 01: Concepts of Health and Disease .......................................................................................................... 2 Chapter 02: Concepts of Altered Health in Children ............................................................................................. 13 Chapter 03: Concepts of Altered Health in Older Adults ............................................

WGU D236 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY FINAL EXAM 300+ REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES LATEST UPDATE 2023 Describe how your body responds to an infection. - ANSWER- T cells produce cytokines, which stimulate B cells. B cells produce antibodies. Identify role of DNA changes in congenital abnormalities. - ANSWERMutations in genes or chromosomal abnormalities How does development disrupts congenital abnormalities? - ANSWERAlterations of DNA Describes factors that disrupt homeo...

NR 509 Final Exam Questions with Answers and Rationale 2022/2023 A young man feels something in his scrotum and comes to you for clarification. On your examination, you note what feels like a "bag of worms" in the left scrotum, superior to the testicles. Which of the following is most likely? A) Hydrocele of the spermatic cord B) Varicocele C) Testicular carcinoma D) A normal vas deferens Varicocle Varicoceles are common in normal men. They are often found in the left scrotum or bilate...

The nurse palpates the lymph nodes of a child. The lymph nodes are palpable, 0.5 cm, and firm. How should the nurse interpret this finding? - Answer These assessment findings are considered normal for the pediatric patient.Children often have small, palpable, firm lymph nodes. This is considered a normal assessment finding. The pediatric nurse assesses a newborn and notes strabismus. What should be the nurse's initial response? - Answer Continue to monitor the newborn for vision prob...

BSE involves - Answer-Looking & feeling for changes in the breast CBE is a check of the breast by who? - Answer-Qualified healthcare professional ACS recommends women 20 & older perform BSE - Answer-Every month Women 20-39 should have a CBE how often? - Answer-Every 3 years Women 40 & older should have screen mammo & CBE how often? - Answer-Every year Thorough clinical exam will: - Answer-Locate lumps/suspicious areas Nipple changes Skin changes in breast Lymph nodes n armpit ...

MATERNITY C NGNA client is admitted to the hospital and is scheduled to have a modified radical mastectomy. The client asks the nurse about the surgical procedure. Which explanation does the nurse give? A. "Only the tissue is removed, leaving all the muscles and lymph nodes." B. "The breast, axillary nodes, and superior apical nodes are removed, but the muscles are preserved." C. "The breast, axillary nodes, and the major and minor pectoral muscles are preserved." D. "The sternum will...