Cervical sprain - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What is a Scene Size-Up? - ANSWERObservations made and actions taken at a trauma scene before actually approaching the patient. It is the initial step in the ITLS Primary Survey What does "OPIM" stand for? - ANSWEROther Potentially Infectious Material What equipment should you always take with you for trauma patients? - ANSWER-PPE (Personal Protection Equipment) -Patient transport device (stretcher, long spine board, and so on) with effective strapping and head motion-restriction de...

Actions of COC's - Answer Major- suppress ovulation 1. Estrogen effects= •ovulation inhibited by inhibition FSH/LH •uterine secretions altered •acceleration ovum transport 2. Progestin effects •suppression LH inhibits ovulation •cervical mucus thickens •ovum transport slowed •alteration endometrium Sprain - Answer acute injury to ligament when joint stressed beyond normal range of motion Grade I sprain - Answer stretching or microscopic tearing, no ...

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...

Foraminal Compression Test - correct answer The patient is seated and actively rotates head from side to side. Then the doctor exerts downward pressure and the head is rotated to each side with pressure. Positive Radicular Pain -> Nerve Root Compression Jackson's Compression Test - correct answer The patient is seated and the doctor laterally flexes the patient head to the left and the right an...

ITLS Exam Preparation (Based on the Textbook "International Trauma Life Support for Emergency Providors Eighth Edition", this Study Set was created to assist in preparing for the written exam. This Study Set does not include the ITLS Surveys needed What is a Scene Size-Up? -Answer-Observations made and actions taken at a trauma scene before actually approaching the patient. It is the initial step in the ITLS Primary Survey What does "OPIM" stand for? -Answer-Other Potentially Infectiou...

The hip is such a stable join because... a. the acetabulum is very deep b. the hip socket is covered by thick ligaments c. many strong muscles cover the hip joint d. all of the above correct answers d. The difference between sprains and strains of the lumber region is that... a. the pain from a sprain tends to be localized, whereas the pain from a muscle strain tends to move the length of the muscle, especially when the athlete tries to use the muscle while bending b. the pain from a st...

___ and ___ are 2 signs of diabetic coma. A. Drowsiness, acetone-smwlling breath B. Seizures, pale/ clammy skin C. Seizures, abounding pulse D. Flushed skin, giddiness E. Pale skin, weak pulse - Answer-A "Cauliflower ear" is an injury to which structure of the ear? A. Tympanic membrane B. External auditory canal C. Pinna D. Eustachian tube E. Internal auditory canal - Answer-C "Spearing" in football is a dangerous technique. Football coaches have discontinued this practice when ...

Orthotic Fitter Course Summer 2024 Exam Questions with Complete Solutions 100% Verified What motion causes whiplash? - Correct Answers Hyperextension or hyperflexion of the cervical spine. What part of the anatomy is affected by whiplash? - Correct Answers The cervical spine. Define Stenosis - Correct Answers The abnormal narrowing of a passage of the body. What part of the anatomy is affected by degenerative disc disease? - Correct Answers Anywhere in the spine. What part of the an...

ORTHOTIC FITTER REVIEW QUESTIONS ALREADY GRADED A You are visiting with a new patient who has some occasional swelling in her feet and legs. She asks you about Compression Garments and wants to know what conditions they are used to treat. Which of these conditions would be contraindicated when using Compression Garments? Ischemia Your company wants to make sure that they are keeping their employees and patients safe, and that they are complying with all safety regulations. Which of ...

NSG 6340 PREDICTOR STUDY GUIDE 2 1. A 37-year-old female patient with a history of a single episode of depression and frequent complaints of PMS is being treated for hypothyroidism. Today she complains of poor concentration and fatigue. Initially, the NP should: a. Question her further 3. Which of the following is an example of secondary prevention? a. Annual influenza vaccination 7. A 35-year old female with a history of mitral valve prolapse is scheduled for routine dental cleaning. Accor...