Decorticate posturing - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

A client presents with a headache and complaining of vision difficulties. Which cranial nerve might be defective in this client? A) VIII (Vestibulocochlear) B) VII (Facial) C) XI (Accessory) D) III (Oculomotor) Answer: D A client presents to the ED with loss of consciousness. The RN evaluates the client using the Glasgow Coma Scale. The results are as follows: Eyes open to speech Abnormal flexion of extremities Use of inappropriate words What would the RN estimate this clie...

Paramedic Trauma FISDAP Exam (2023/2024) Already Passed If you see a cracked windshield in a MVC... what will the pt represent with? Bruised or lacerated head or face. Brain injury, *cervical spine injury (always until proven otherwise), tracheal injury. If you see a deformed steering column in a MVC... what will the pt represent with? Bruised neck, bruised chest. Sternal or rib fracture, flail chest, myocardial contusion, *pericardial tamponade, pneumo/hemothorax, aortic tear. If you see a de...

ATI Mental Health CMS Chapter 1; Basic Mental Health Nursing Concepts → Assessment Mental Status Exam (MSE) 1) Level of consciousness: - Alert - Lethargic: client can open eyes and respond but is drowsy and falls asleep quickly - Stuporous: client requires vigorous and painful stimuli to elicit brief response - Comatose: unconscious & does not respond to painful stimuli Abnormal posturing in comatose client Decorticate rigidity; flexion & internal rotation of upper extremity joints ...

LOC - ALERT (Correct Answer) - patient is responsive opens eyes spontaneously answers questions appropriately LOC - LETHARGIC (Correct Answer) - patient can open eyes and respond to questions falls asleep easily LOC - OBTUNDED (Correct Answer) - patient responds to light shaking is confused slow to respond LOC - STUPOROUS (Correct Answer) - patient barely responds to painful stimuli *example* rubbing sternum abnormal posturing may be prese...

A temporary acute paralysis or weakness of one side of the face - Answer- bells palsy rapidly alternating involuntary contraction and relaxation of skeletal muscle - Answer- clonic/clonus rigid extension of all four extremities with hyperpronation of the forearms and plantar flexion of the feet - Answer- decerebrate posturing posturing manifested by the obtunded pt pulling arms and hands medially toward the center of the body in response to noxious stimuli - Answer- decorticate posturin...

Stridor CORRECT ANSWER harsh, high-pitched sound, swelling, FB in upper airway Snoring CORRECT ANSWER tongue blocking airway Gurgling CORRECT ANSWER indicates presence of fluid in the upper airway, need for suctioning Decorticate posturing CORRECT ANSWER characterized by upper extremities flexed at the elbows and held closely to the body and lower extremities that are externally rotated and extended. occurs when the brainstem is not inhibited by the motor function of the cerebral cortex...

PRN1725/ PRN 1725 Exam 1 Review (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Client-Centered Care IV | Questions and Verified Answers|100% Correct| Grade A - Rasmussen Q: normal CSF pressure Answer: 70 to 125 cm water pressure (cm H2O) Q: control of what can reduce the number of strokes and the damage they cause? Answer: hypertension and cholesterol Q: clonus Answer: muscle spasm or twitching Q: Babinski reflex Answer: Infant reflex where if its foot is stroked, the...

1. What does a mental status examination include ANS level of consciousness physical appearance behavior cognitive and intellectual abilities 2. what are the levels of consciousness ANS alert lethargic stuporous comatose 3. what is lethargic ANS client can open eyes and respond but they are drowsy and falls asleep quickly 4. What is stuporous ANS client requires vigorous and painful stimuli to elicit a brief response 5. what is comatose ANS unconscious 6. what is abnormal posturing ...

Modules 7-10: NUR 2063 / NUR2063 (Latest 2024 / 2025) Essentials of Pathophysiology Review-Questions and Verified Answers - Rasmussen Q: What causes a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)? What does a TBI result in? Answer: •Caused by a sudden and violent blow or jolt to the head or a penetrating head wound that disrupts normal brain function •Can result in bruising of the brain, damage to the nerve fibers, or hemorrhaging Q: TBI Clinical Manifestations (5) Answer: Memory loss ...

ATI CMS EXAM REVIEW- MENTAL HEALTH UPDATED 2024 TEST BANK. LOC - ALERT (Correct Answer) - patient is responsive opens eyes spontaneously answers questions appropriately LOC - LETHARGIC (Correct Answer) - patient can open eyes and respond to questions falls asleep easily LOC - OBTUNDED (Correct Answer) - patient responds to light shaking is confused slow to respond LOC - STUPOROUS (Correct Answer) - patient barely responds to painful stimuli *example* rubbing sternum ATI CMS EX...