The spinal cord - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

ATLS Post Test Questions with Correct Answers Latest Updated 2024 (Advanced trauma life support) Which one of the following statements regarding patients with thoracic spine injuries is TRUE? a. Log-rolling may be d estabilizing to fractures from T-12 to L-1. b. Adequate immobilization can be accomplished with the scoop stretcher. c. Spinal cord injury below T-10 usu ally spares bowel and b ladder f unction. d. Hyperflexion fractures in the upper thoracic spine are inherently unstable. e....

NR325 / NR-325 Exam 2 (Latest Update 2024 / 2025): Adult Health II | Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct - Chamberlain Question: What is a complication of levodopa? Answer: dyskinesia ** patient now needs to be on levodopa with carbidopa (Sinemet Question: At what point in the spinal cord is a patient at risk for autonomic dysreflexia when they endure a spinal injury? Answer: T6 or above Question: What is the first and second thing that a...

This is a collection of cell bodies found in the peripheral nervous system. - Answer Ganglia This part of the autonomic system increases digestion. - Answer Parasympathetic The ventral root of a nerve contains what type of neurons? - Answer Motor (Efferent) This part of a neuron conducts nerve impulses away from the cell body. - Answer Axon An interneuron inside the spinal cord is part of the: - Answer Central nervous system Describe the synthesis and storage of neurotra...

ATI Med-Surg Proctored Exam Test Bank 2024/2025, Answered, Answered-1. Which question asked by the nurse will give the most information about the patient’s metastatic bone cancer pain? a. “How long have you had this pain?” b. “How would you describe your pain?” c. “How much medication do you take for the pain?” d. “How many times a day do you take medication for the pain?” ANS: B 2. A patient who uses a fentanyl (Duragesic) patch for chronic cancer pain suddenly complai...

NSG233/ NSG 233 Exam 2 Review: (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Med Surg III | Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A – Herzing Q: Closed Head Injury- worsening assessment: Answer: Battles signs (behind ear) Raccoon eyes (under eyes) CSF leak (rhinorrhea, otorrhea): risk for meningitis ** glucose test; halo sign (tests spinal fluid leak) Q: Which order would you question for an incontinent spinal cord patient injury? Answer: No foley cath ** pt at risk fo...

NU 545 Advance Pathophysiology Unit 2 Exam- University of South Alabama Exam Questions With Verified Answers A+ Graded Afferent - ANS Towards (towards the spinal cord) Efferent - ANS Away From (away from the spinal cord) Which nerves are incapable of regeneration? - ANS Neurons in the Central Nervous System (CNS) do not divide and injury causes permanent loss. Which injury to nerves has better outcomes? Crushed or Severed/Cut - ANS Crushed nerves recover better How do peri...

ATI MEDSURG 2 NUR 265/DETAILED ANSWER KEY NEURO-SHOCK & BURNS PRACTICE 2024/2025. 1. A nurse in the emergency department is implementing a plan of care for a conscious client who has a suspected cervical cord injury. Which of the following immediate interventions should the nurse implement? (Select all that apply.) A. Hypotension B. Polyuria C. Hyperthermia D. Absence of bowel sounds E. Weakened gag reflex Rationale: <b>Hypotension is correct.</b> Lack of sympathetic input c...

TNCC 9th Edition Final Exam Why is a measure of serum lactate obtained in the initial assessment of the trauma patient? Answer: c - Answer a) to measure oxygenation and ventilation b) to quantify the base deficit for the adequacy of cellular perfusion c) *to gauge end-organ perfusion and tissue hypoxia ** d) to determine the underlying cause of shock A trauma patient is restless and repeatedly asking "where am I?" vital signs upon arrival were BP 100/60 mm Hg, HR 96 beats/min, ...

ATI PN MED SURG PROCTORED EXAM 2023 , PN ATI MED SURG PROCTORED EXAM LATEST UPDATE 2022/2023 100%CORRECTLY VERIFIED ANSWERS GRADED A+ A nurse is collecting data from a client who was admitted with a Glasgow Coma Scaleof 3. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? - Nonresponsive Commands • A nurse is collecting data from a client who has coronary artery disease. Which ofthe following manifestations should the nurse identify as an indication that the client has angi...

Principles of Anatomy and Physiology, 15th Edition by Gerard J. Tortora & Bryan H. Derrickson - Complete Elaborated and Latest Test Bank. ALL Chapters(1-29) included and updated for 2023 1 An Introduction to the Human Body 2 The Chemical Level of Organization 3 The Cellular Level of Organization 4 The Tissue Level of Organization 5 The Integumentary System 6 The Skeletal System: Bone Tissue 7 The Skeletal System: The Axial Skeleton 8 The Skeletal System: The Appendicular Skeleton 9 Joints 10 Mus...