Acoustic neuroma aka - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Sensorineural hearing loss is due to dysfunction of the: external canal. pinna. inner ear. cranial nerve IV. - correct answer inner ear. Epstein-Barr virus is NOT spread via: kissing. contaminated food. sharing eating utensils. sexual contact. - correct answer contaminated food. The inability of the brain to interpret sound that enters the ear normally is called: auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder. an acoustic neuroma. sensorineural hearing loss. conductive hea...

• -decreased LOC(lethargy to coma) -restlessness, irritability, confusion -headache -projectile N&V -change in speech pattern/slurred speech -dilated nonreactive pupils or constructed nonreactive pupils -ataxia -seizure -abnormal posturing -Cushing's triad: severe HTN, widened pulse pressure, bradycardia • Key sx of increased ICP • Symptoms of increased ICP -severe HTN, widened pulse pressure, bradycardia • What is Cushing's triad • Most at risk during 1st 72 hours ...

- -decreased LOC(lethargy to coma) -restlessness, irritability, confusion -headache -projectile N&V -change in speech pattern/slurred speech -dilated nonreactive pupils or constructed nonreactive pupils -ataxia -seizure -abnormal posturing -Cushing's triad: severe HTN, widened pulse pressure, bradycardia Key sx of increased ICP - Symptoms of increased ICP -severe HTN, widened pulse pressure, bradycardia What is Cushing's triad - Most at risk during 1st 72 hours after stroke o...

APEA QBank AANP Revision Questions & Answers!! Gestational diabetes screening occurs between what weeks gestation? - ANSWER 24-48 When you ask the patient to take a deep breath in and then palpate over the RUQ abdomen. Positive when pain is elicited. This is a sign of ___________. - ANSWER Murphy's sign; cholecystitis What are names of LABA medications? - ANSWER salmeterol What is encopresis in children? - ANSWER stool incontinence after the age of being toilet trained The medica...

CNRN Exam 349 Questions with Verified Answers Describe a hangmans fracture - CORRECT ANSWERbilateral fracture through the arch of C2 Tx for hangmans fx? - CORRECT ANSWERHalo or cervical traction Describe a jefferson's fracture - CORRECT ANSWERburst fracture through the arch of c1 Describe anterior cord syndrome - CORRECT ANSWERLoss of motor, pain and temp, but keep deep touch, vibration and position sense Describe brown sequard - CORRECT ANSWERipsilateral motor touch and positi...

CNRN Terms Exam 277 Questions with Verified Answers Post-concussion syndrome - CORRECT ANSWER Short-term memory loss, emotional lability, and mental fatigue. Headache, dizziness, fatigue, irritability, anxiety, insomnia, loss of concentration, poor memory and light and noise sensitivity. Uncal herniation syndrome - CORRECT ANSWER form of herniation that involves downward displacement of the uncal portion of the temporal lobe, which is the most common type of herniation syndrome. Findings a...

previously healthy 57yo M with 1mo hx of pain at multiple sites on back, arms, legs. bone scan shoes hyperdensities in multiple sites - Answer- bone metastasis 77yo F with 3mo SOB and edema. O2 sat 96%, 90% at rest. VQ scan shows subsegmental perfusion defects - Answer- Recurrent pulmonary emboli Empiric abx therapy for pt with central venous catheter and infectious sx - Answer- vancomycin, cefazolin, ceftazidime, ciprofloxacin, and gentamicin DM1 pt presenting unresponsive tachycardic...

1. Define diagnostic reasoning Reflective thinking because thhe process involves questioning one's thinking to determine if all possible avenues have been explored & if thhe conclusions that are bein g drawn are based on evidence. Seen as a kind of critical thinking. 2. What is subjective data? Anything thhe patient tells you or complains of regarding thheir symptoms Chief complaint HPI ROS 3. What is objective data? Anything YOU can see, touch, feel, hear, or smell as part of your exam Include...

EM is treatment of Treatment of seriously ill/injured patients requires rapid assessment of illness and injuries and initiation of life preserving therapies• Timing is key, so a systematic approach that can be rapidly and accurately applied is crucial Initial Assessment • Preparation • Triage • Primary Survey (ABCDE's) • Resuscitation• Adjuncts to primary survey and Resuscitation • Secondary survey (Head to toe &Patient History) • Adjuncts to secondary survey • Con...

PAEA Pediatrics EOR Topics questions and answers with complete top solutions what is the MC conjunctivitis seen in children? what is the cause? source? viral conjunctivitis; Adenovirus; swimming pools Dx? preauricular lymphadenopathy, copious watery eye discharge, scanty mucoid discharge, usually unilateral with punctate staining on slit lamp examination; Tx? dx: viral conjunctivitis tx: supportive (cool compresses, artificial tears) +/- antihistamines for itching (Olopatadine) ...