Cauda equina syndrome - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

The nurse practitioner (NP) suspects a herniated disk in a 72-year-old patient. The NP elevates the patient's affected leg when she is in the supine position, and it elicits back and sciatic nerve pain, which indicates a positive test. This is known as which test or sign? 1.Femoral stretch test 2.Crossed straight leg raise test 3.Doorbell sign 4.Straight leg raise test 4. straight leg raise test All of the tests listed are tests done to assess for a herniated disk. In the straight leg ...

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Week 2 Quiz NSG6001 / NSG6001 week 2 quiz NSG 6001 (Latest 2024 / 2025) Advanced Nursing Practice {I} South University A 55 year old patient has a blood pressure of 138/85 on three occasions. The patient denies headaches, palpitations, snoring, muscle weakness, and nocturia and does not take any medications. What will the provider do next to evaluate this patient? - ANSWER-Order urinalysis, CBC, BUN, and creatinine A 75 year old patient reports pain and a feeling of tiredness in both legs that...

What are some signs and symptoms that you might see in a patient with cauda equina syndrome? Severe low back pain in conjunction with, typically saddle anesthesia, new incontinence What are some examples of Category X drugs? Actutane, Statins, ACE Inhibitors, Methotrexate These medications must be discontinued prior to conception What are signs and symptoms of OA? Pain that is worse with activity, but relieved with rest Morning stiffness, typically lasts less than an hour Asymmetr...

Lachman maneuver Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) - (Knee exam) McMurray Sign Injury to the meniscus (knee exam) Cause of meniscus injury suddenly planting leg on the ground and twisting Symptoms of meniscus injury > immediate pain in the planted leg > inability to bear weight > can lock up when trying to straighten it Phalen's test Numbness & tingling in the first 3 digits when pressing the dorsal surface of both hands together in a forced w...

FNP Leik Practice test 2 Questions with complete solution A 75 year old female presents in the office complaining that her heart "keeps skipping beats and goes very fast". The patient also reports dizziness and shortness of breath, especially with activity. Her pulse is 120 beats/minute and irregular. The NP orders a 12-lead EKG and considers an echocardiogram. The NP will likely prescribe: a. chlorthalidone daily b. warfarin (Coumadin) 5 mg daily c. warfarin (Coumadin) 2.5 mg daily d. ch...

Lachman maneuver Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) - (Knee exam) McMurray Sign Injury to the meniscus (knee exam) Cause of meniscus injury suddenly planting leg on the ground and twisting Symptoms of meniscus injury > immediate pain in the planted leg > inability to bear weight > can lock up when trying to straighten it Phalen's test Numbness & tingling in the first 3 digits when pressing the dorsal surface of both hands together in a forced wrist flexion for at least 1 ...

** CASE 1 (Dilbar case) 38-year-old labourer who had the immediate onset of burning pain and weakness after lifting a heavy load. He had onset of some bladder incontinence (surgical emergency). He had decreased motor and sensor response in his right lower extremity. Parathesia in this region too. Diagnosis: Cauda Equina Syndrome Differential diagnosis: 1. Conus Medullaris Syndrome 2. Lumbosacral radiculopathy 3. Spinal cord compression (due to spinal cord tumour) Diagnostic tests: 1....

Articular - Answer-joint (synovium, synovial fluid, articular cartilage, intrarticular ligaments, joint capsule, juxta-articular bone) deep defuse pain, limited active and passive ROM, swelling, crepitation, instability, locking, deformity non-articular - Answer-painful active but not passive ROM dorsiflexion - Answer-bending of the foot or the toes upward plantarflexion - Answer-Ankle movement pointing the foot downward inflammatory conditions - Answer-swelling, erythema, morning stiffnes...

Musculoskeletal Question and answers verified to pass if any limitation or any increase in range of motion occurs when assessing the musculoskeletal system, the angles of the bones should be measured by using: a. Phalen's test b. skeletometry c. the Thomas test d. a goniometer - correct answer d. a goniometer J., age 16, comes into the office with a human bit on his fist. what is the first course of action? a. de-bride and irrigate the wound thoroughly b. initiate broad-spectrum anti...