Diminished gag reflex - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Question: You are examining an elderly man and notice the following: Decreased vibration sense in the feet and ankles, diminished gag reflex, right patellar reflex less than the left, and diminished abdominal reflexes. Which of these is abnormal?

largest branch of vertebral arteries Ans: PICA wallenberg syndrome Ans: aka PICA syndrome or Lateral Medullary Syndrome. patient has trouble swallowing or speaking (both). due to infarction/occlusion of PICA or other branch LSTT symptoms Ans: contralateral pain & temperature deficit Spinal trigeminal nucleus symptoms Ans: loss of pain & temp from ipsilateral face nucleus ambiguus symptoms Ans: affects vagus (X) and glossopharyngeal (IX). (mainly X) dysphagia, hoarseness, diminished ...

AG-ACNP – Respiratory Questions and Answers Graded A+ 58 yo. M presents to ED with complaints of dry cough. CXR revealed generalized, inflamed film throughout. What is the most likely diagnosis? Pneumonitis What drug has been known to prevent nosocomial PNA? Sulcarafate (Carafate) - Mucosal Protective Agent What is an initial finding associated with a pulmonary embolism? Respiratory Alkalosis - secondary to increased RR and blowing off CO2 What is diagnostic of pulmonary HTN? 2D echo Your...

2023 HESI Med-Surg RN Custom Exam (for Med Surg II Class) Pics & Q&As Included (A+)Multiple Choice Identify the letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1. While assessing a client with diabetes mellitus, the nurse observes an absence of hair growth on the client's legs. What additional assessment provides further data to support this finding? a. Palpate for the presence of femoral pulses bilaterally. b. Assess for the presence of a positive Homan...

The nurse is monitoring a client admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of appendicitis who is scheduled for surgery in 2 hours. The client begins to complain of increased abdominal pain and begins to vomit. On assessment, the nurse notes that the abdomen is distended and bowel sounds are diminished. Which is the most appropriate nursing intervention? A. Notify the health care provider (HCP). B. Administer the prescribed pain medication. C. Call and ask the operating room team to perfor...

NSG 6420: NEURO DISORDER EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS HEADACHE TRIGGERS -Answer-MIGRAINE • Stress • Caffeine • Altered sleep • Specific foods, missed meals • Menses • Alcohol • Hormone supplements CLUSTER • Smoking • Alcohol • Vasodilators • Seasonal changes • Altitude changes TENSION • Stress • Fatigue/lack of sleep • Anxiety/depression • Caffeine/tobacco overuse • Latent hostility CN Assessments -Answer-CN I, olfactory After establishing patency of nos...

A 29 year old male client informs the nurse that he came to the clinic to see if, "Maybe I have lung cancer or something," and wants to get checked out since, "I can't seem to get rid of this body-wracking dry cough that has been hanging around for the last six weeks." Which computer documentation of this client's concerns should the nurse enter? A. Presents with a hacking non-productive cough of 6 weeks duration. B. Describe having a "body-wracking dry cough" of 6 weeks duration. C. ...

FISDAP EMT Mock Exam |Question and Answer| 100% Correct [UPDATED!!!] BVM Respiratory Rates..How do we determine adequate respiration? *Ans* - theoretically less than 8 or more than 25-ish - assess via adequate chest rise/fall, skin signs, respiratory status. - is patient getting job done on their one or do they need hel? Wheezing *Ans* High pitched on exhale Lower airway obstruction (bronchioles) Asthma + allergic reaction/anaphylaxis RONCHI *Ans* Denser fluid in lungs (pneumonia, cyst...

Med Surg Gastrointestinal NCLEX Questions And Answers (Verified And Updated) The nurse is monitoring a client admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of appendicitis who is scheduled for surgery in 2 hours. The client begins to complain of increased abdominal pain and begins to vomit. On assessment, the nurse notes that the abdomen is distended and bowel sounds are diminished. Which is the most appropriate nursing intervention? A. Notify the health care provider (HCP). B. Administer th...

WCU- Physical Assessment Midterm: Exam Questions and answers, verified/ sharp, dull, soft test - -testing sensation to extremities and nerves and ability to identify sensation. Pt teaching: will use a sharp object, dull object, and soft object and place on different areas to test sensitivity to item. Classic Migraine - -Signs and symptoms: nausea, vomiting, photophobia, phonophobia. May last 4 to 72 hours, May or may not have an aura Reflex Measurements - -0- no response 1+ - diminis...