Athetoid movements - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Paralysis - ANSWER-A loss of muscle function of one or more muscle groups. Often a result of trauma to the brain or spinal cord, but other major causes include tumors, vascular insult, motor neuron or demyelinating diseases, inflammation and infection. Can be temporary, intermittent, progressive or permanent. Paresis - ANSWER-Incomplete or partial paralysis. Monoplegia/monoparesis - ANSWER-Paralysis or paresis of a single limb. Diplegia - ANSWER-Paralysis that is bilateral, usually affe...

CHAMBERLAIN COLLEGE OF NURSING NR 509 APEA EXAMS . WITH CORRECT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. Question 1 A transient ischemic attack is: A) a transient episode of neurologic dysfunction by focal brain, spinal cord, or retinal ischemia, without acute infarction. B) an infarction of the central nervous system tissue that may be silent or symptomatic. C) the abrupt onset of motor or sensory deficits. D) focal or asymmetric weaknesses caused by central and peripheral nerve damage. Ques...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A child diagnosed with epilepsy had a generalized tonic-clonic seizure that lasted 90 seconds. What would the nurse expect to assess after a generalized tonic-clonic seizure? a. Restlessness b. Sleepiness c. Nausea d. Anxiety ANS: B Following a generalized tonic-clonic seizure, the child may have some confusion and may sleep for a time (postictal lethargy) and then return to full consciousness. DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p. 555 | Table 23.2 ...

A child has a hx of myelomeningocele & has a latex allergy. What foods are associated with a high risk? moderate risk? tomatoes bananas peaches raspberries kiwi peanut butter avocado oranges chestnuts - ANSWER-high risk - bananas, kiwi, avocado, chestnuts moderate risk - tomatoes, apple, celery, melons, papaya, potato Dilantin (phenytoin) is used for seizure control. What is a common side effect? - ANSWER-FYI gum hyperplasia & hirsutism (male patterned hair growth in women) ...

Cerebral Palsy Term used to describe a range of nonspecific clinical symptoms characterized by abnormal motor pattern and postures caused by nonprogressive abnormal brain function. Types of Cerebral Palsy -Spastic -Athetoid -Ataxic -Mixed Hemiplegia Both extremities on one side Quadriplegia All four extremities Diplegia/Paraplegia Lower extremities Spastic Cerebral Palsy (most common) Hypertonicity and permanent contractures; different types based on which limbs are affected....

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Athetoid movements - Answer-slow, involuntary writhing movements of the hands, feet, fingers, and toes; usually caused by lesions to the brain Autonomic Dysregulation - Answer-involuntary, automatic changes in body temp, HR, BP and breathing caused by malfunction of autonomic nervous system Agnosia - Answer-lack of awareness of sensations and inability to recognize objects Akinesia - Answer-slowness or loss of voluntary movement; often result of damage to basal ganglia Amygdala - Answer-pa...

CNUR 302Five Levels of LOC - correct answer 1) Full consciousness [awake and alert, orientated, normal feeding] 2) confusion [disorientated, alert but inappropriate responses] 3)obtunded [child has limited responses to environment and falls asleep unless stimulation] 4) Stupor [child only responds to vigorous stimulation] 5) Coma [unable to arouse to any stimulus] GCS - correct answer -eye opening -verbal response -motor response Posturing - correct answer -Decorticate [flexion in ar...

NSG MISC Family Nursing Final Exam Questions With Answers | Latest Update Graded A+ 2023/2024. A 16-year-old boy comes into the office of the school nurse complaining of left hip pain that began when playing basketball in gym class. The boy is in the 85th percentile for height and weight. He complains of increased pain with weight bearing. The nurse observes out-toeing of the left leg with ambulation. Which nursing action is a priority? Refer the boy to the emergency department.  A 12 y...

Horne's syndrome When examining the eyes, the right pupil reacts briskly to light, near effort, and is much smaller than the left pupil. This condition is most likely: Paralysis of oculomotor cranial nerve (CN III) Dilated pupil is fixed to light and near accommodation Argyll Robertson pupils Pupil appears small and irregular shaped and accommodate but do not react to light. Seizure uncontrolled electrical activity in brain, may produce minor physical signs, thought disturbances or distu...