Laryngeal nerve - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What gland is found in the muscular triangle of the neck? (Ans- Thyroid gland Is an afferent or efferent pupillary defect described as B/L pupillary constriction when light is shined in the unaffected eye and B/L paradoxical dilation when light is shined in the affected eye? (Ans- Afferent pupillary defect (CN II lesion); in an efferent pupillary defect (CN III), B/L constrict when light is shined in the unaffected eye and consensual pupil constriction occurs when light is shined in the a...

1. A nurse is caring for a client who is Postoperative following a bilateral adrenalectomy. The Nurse should expect to administer glucocorticoids following the procedure to enhance which of the following therapeutic effects? B. Inhibit glucose metabolism C. Compensate for decreased cortisol levels D. Decrease susceptibility to infection E. Acts as a diuretic to maintain urine output Answer B Rational: with an adrenalectomy, the client requires glucocorticoids before, during, and after su...

MCN 568 Respiratory Study Guide What are the 4 types of pulmonary air leaks? Pneumothorax, pneumomediastinum, pulmonary interstitial emphysema (PIE), and pneumopericardium What condition is characterized by the clinical presentation of acute respiratory distress, and distant or absent breath sounds on one side, with tracheal deviation to the opposite side? Pneumothorax What type of pulmonary air leak is often asymptomatic but can cause subcutaneous emphysema in the supraclavicular notch, neck, ...

ATLS10 exam questions with answers (answers outlined!!) 1. A 24-year-old male pedestrian, struck by an automobile, is admitted to the emergency department 1 hour after injury. His blood pressure is 80/60 mmHg, heart rate 140 beats per minute and respiratory rate is 36 per minute. He is lethargic. Oxygen is delivered via face mask, and two large-caliber IVs are initiated. Arterial blood gases are obtained. His PaO2 is 118 mmHg (15.7 kPa), PaCO2 is 30 mmHg (4.0 kPa), and pH is7.21. The treat...

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...

? NT is released to work on ? receptors to modulate functions of smooth or cardiac muscles, glands, cells - Acetylcholine works on muscarinic receptors ? preganglionic and ? postganlionic for sympathetic and parasympathetic? - Sympathetic = short pre, long post Parasympathetic = long pre, short post 2 arteries that supply thyroid gland? What are they branches from? - Superior thyroid artery (branch of external carotid artery) and inferior thyroid arch (branch of thyrocervical trunk) 2 blo...

NBME 26| Questions and Answers, 100% Correct How can the jejunum be distinguished from the ileum? (5) 1. inner mucosal folds (plicae circulares) are more prominent, more numerous, and taller --> (this leads to increased mucosal SA and associated feathered appearance after the administration of oral contrast material) 2. larger caliber, thicker muscular walls 3. longer vasa rectae 4. fewer arcades 5. the ileum is notable for the presence of Peyer patches and mucosal lymphoid folli...

HURST Review: Endocrine, questions and answers 2023 The thyroid gland produces _____ hormones. What are they? 3; -T3 -T4 -Calcitonin Calcitonin decreases serum calcium levels by taking calcium out of the blood and pushing it back into the bone You need _____________ to make hormones iodine (this is dietary iodine-comes from salt) Thyroid hormones give us energy Hyperthyroid is AKA Graves' disease (most common cause) Hyperthyroidism: Signs/Symptoms -n...

HESI Health Assessment and Physical Examination Latest 2023/2024 (With Questions and Answers) Graded A+. 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-prod...

Which of the following allows for the most stable and rigid fixation of a fracture? Select one: a. Locked plating system b. Dynamic compression plating c. Semi-tubular plates d. Placement of a lag screw across the fracture - Answer-a. Locked plating system During the cementing of components during total joint replacement, a new CRNA who has never worked in orthopedics before begins to panic. A side effect that possibly occurred with this patient as a result of the cement is: Select one:...