Carpal spasm - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Kehr's sign Ans- Referred pain down the left shoulder; indicative of a ruptured spleen. Homan's sign Ans- pain in *calf upon dorsiflexion* of foot and may indicate DVT Cullen's sign Ans- superficial edema and bruising in the subcutaneous fatty tissue around the umbilicus caused by pancreatitis Chvostek's sign Ans- Hypocalcemia (facial muscle spasm upon tapping) Trousseau's sign Ans- arm/carpal spasm associated with hypocalcemia Murphy's sign Ans- pain with palpation of the RUQ...

Describe how your body responds to an infection. - ANSWER T cells produce cytokines, which stimulate B cells. B cells produce antibodies. Identify role of DNA changes in congenital abnormalities. - ANSWER Mutations in genes or chromosomal abnormalities How does development disrupts congenital abnormalities? - ANSWER Alterations of DNA Describes factors that disrupt homeostasis and how disruptions affect wellbeing. - ANSWER (ex) Fluid and electrolyte shifts can cause n/v or dysrhythmias....

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...

. One of the initial steps in assessing patients with musculoskeletal complaints is to determine whether the complaint is articular or nonarticular in origin. Which of the following is an example of an articular structure? a. Bone b. Synovium c. Tendons d. Fascia -Correct Answer b. Synovium 2. You have detected the presence of crepitus on examination of a patient with a musculoskeletal complaint. Additionally, there is limited range of motion (ROM) with both active and passive movement. T...

Describe how your body responds to an infection. - Correct answer-T cells produce cytokines, which stimulate B cells. B cells produce antibodies. Identify role of DNA changes in congenital abnormalities. - Correct answer-Mutations in genes or chromosomal abnormalities How does development disrupts congenital abnormalities? - Correct answer-Alterations of DNA Describes factors that disrupt homeostasis and how disruptions affect wellbeing. - Correct answer-(ex) Fluid and electrolyte shifts ...

PATHOPHYSIOLOGY D236 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS 2024/2025 GRADED A+. 2 / 10 1. Describe how your body responds to an infection.: T cells produce cytokines,which stimulate B cells. B cells produce antibodies. 2. Identify role of DNA changesin congenital abnormalities.: Mutationsin genesor chromosomal abnormalities 3. How does development disrupts congenital abnormalities?: Alterations ofDNA 4. Describes factors that disrupt homeostasis and how disruptions affectwellbeing.: (ex) Fluid...

Kehr's sign - Referred pain down the left shoulder; indicative of a ruptured spleen. Homan's sign - pain in *calf upon dorsiflexion* of foot and may indicate DVT Cullen's sign - superficial edema and bruising in the subcutaneous fatty tissue around the umbilicus caused by pancreatitis Chvostek's sign - Hypocalcemia (facial muscle spasm upon tapping) Trousseau's sign - arm/carpal spasm associated with hypocalcemia Murphy's sign - pain with palpation of the RUQ during inspirat...

Red HESI Test bank Med-Surg [GRADED A][ EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2023/2024] Based on the clinical manifestations of Cushing syndrome, which nursing intervention would be appropriate for a client who is newly diagnosed with Cushing syndrome? A. Monitor blood glucose levels daily. B. Increase intake of fluids high in potassium. C. Encourage adequate rest between activities. D. Offer the client a sodium-enriched menu. - CORRECT ANSWER A. Monitor Blood Glucose Levels Cushing syndr...

What are the signs and symptoms associated with hypernatremia - ANS - thirst, fever, dry mucous membrane, hypotension, tachycardia, restlessness, low jugular venous pressure. Why does giving insulin reduce potassium? - ANS - Insulin carries potassium back into the cell What are the signs and symptoms of hyponatremia - ANS - Seizure, headache, neurological changes, confusion. Nausea, muscle cramps What factors influence calcium and phosphate balance? - ANS - Calcium and phosphate bal...

b. Only people w/occupations that require repeated flexion extension of the wrist, use of hand tools that require forceful gripping, or use of hand tools that vibrate are at risk for developing carpal tunnel. c. An underlying musculoskeletal disorder must be present for a person to develop carpal tunnel. d. Carpal tunnel syndrome only occurs in the presence of a hormonal imbalance. - Correct Answer ️️ -a. Carpal tunnel syndrome commonly occurs in families. Genetic factors are thought ...