It fossa - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

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 -...

What is the primary goal of treating TBI? How is this done? - ANSWER preventing secondary brain injury. This is done by maintaining blood pressure and providing adequate profusion. After managing ABCDEs of TBI what MUST be identified if present? How is this done? - ANSWER mass lesion that requires surgical evacuation is critical! this is done with CT. NOTE: obtaining a CT should not delay patient transfer to trauma center. Which...

Your intraoperative date is admitted into evidence because: (select all that apply) You are monitoring a posterior fossa procedure with ABR and facial nerve EMG. Which anesthetic agent is not OK to use with respect to your monitoring? With significant changes in cervical and cortical SSEPs during intraoperative monitoring, adequate stimulation of the median nerve is indicated by: With significant changes in cervical and cortical SSEPs during intraoperative monitoring, adequate stimulation ...

Thoracic Wall - These are Muscles of the Rib Cage External Intercostals - Slant Downward and Forward Between Ribs Internal Intercostals - Slant Downward and Outward. Depress Ribs when You Forcefully Breathe Out External Oblique - Slants Same Direction as External Intercostals Inguinal Ligament - The Thick Inferior Edge of the EO Aponeurosis. An Important Land-mark in the "Groin" Internal Oblique - Slants Same Direction as Internal Intercostal. Under the External Oblique Trans...

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...

CPT - Certified Phlebotomy Technician Questions with Certified Solutions What mask needs to be worn in a room with airborne isolation precautions N-95 Mask (plus gloves & a gown) What does PPE stand for Personal Protective Equipment What PPE needs to be worn in a room with droplet isolation precautions Gloves, mask, eye protection & gown What PPE needs to be worn in a room with contact precautions Gloves & gown What gauge needle will cause hemolysis 25 gauge (and above) (to small & it breaks...

ATLS Written Review Exam Questions and Answers with complete solutions Graded A+ What is the primary goal of treating TBI? How is this done? - Correct Answer ️️ - preventing secondary brain injury. This is done by maintaining blood pressure and providing adequate profusion. After managing ABCDEs of TBI what MUST be identified if present? How is this done? - Correct Answer ️️ -mass lesion that requires surgical evacuation is critical! this is done with CT. NOTE: obtaining a CT shou...

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1. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has renal failure and an elevated phosphorous level. The provider instructed the client to take aluminum hydroxide 300 mg PO three times daily. For which of the following adverse effects should the nurse inform the client? A. Constipation B. Metallic taste C. Headache D. Muscle spasms 2. A nurse is caring for a client who has chronic renal disease and is receiving therapy with epoetin alfa. Which of the following laboratory results shou...

Comprehensive Exam CDT 2024 Questions and Answers (Graded A)Comprehensive Exam CDT 2024 Questions and Answers (Graded A)Comprehensive Exam CDT 2024 Questions and Answers (Graded A)Comprehensive Exam CDT 2024 Questions and Answers (Graded A)1.- What are wetting agents used on wax patterns for A- Allow patterns to ease the flow of metal B- clean the wax pattern for easier divesting C- helps surface tension thus decreasing nodules on metal castings D- can help in using less water powder rati...