Muscular weakness - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

A temporary acute paralysis or weakness of one side of the face - Answer- bells palsy rapidly alternating involuntary contraction and relaxation of skeletal muscle - Answer- clonic/clonus rigid extension of all four extremities with hyperpronation of the forearms and plantar flexion of the feet - Answer- decerebrate posturing posturing manifested by the obtunded pt pulling arms and hands medially toward the center of the body in response to noxious stimuli - Answer- decorticate posturin...

ISSA CORRECTIVE EXERCISE FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+| LATEST UPDATE 2024. ISSA Corrective Exercise Final Tendons and ligaments are similar because they both have: A limited blood supply and low metabolism What is the name of the outer layer of connective tissue on skeletal muscle? Epimysium The functional units of skeletal muscle that allow it shorten are: Sarcomeres In terms of muscle actions at the knee joint, the quadriceps and hamstrings are: antagonists Skel...

Mental Health Final HESI ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | LATEST UPDATE 2023 At the first meeting of a group at a daycare center for older adults, the nurse asks one of the members what kinds of things the client would like to do with the group. The older adult shrugs and says, "You tell me. You're the leader." What would be the best response for the nurse to make? A."Yes, I am the leader today. Would you like to be the leader tomorrow?" B."Yes, I will be leading this group. What woul...

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....

An OT is conducting an evaluation on a client post-CVA. The client present with contralateral hemiplegia, grasp reflex, incontinence, confusion, and apathy. What is the involved artery and the site of the infarct? Select one: a. Posterior cerebral artery (PCA) b. Middle cerebral artery (MCA) c. Internal carotid artery (ICA) d. Anterior cerebral artery (ACA) - correct answer d. Anterior cerebral artery (ACA) A child has recently begun to build with blocks both horizontally and vertical...

Spinal cord injuries can result from: Disease, Trauma, Tumors, and congenital or Acquired deformities Spinal Shock A: is Always permanent B: results in increased blood flow to the injury site C: usually last 3-4 weeks D: contributes to further damage of spinal cord Answer: B: Results in increased blood flow to the injury site and C: Usually last 3-4 weeks Directly after a spinal cord injury it is imperative that: the client is provided with a loaner or rental wheelchair unti...

Exam 4: NSG122 / NSG 122 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Nursing Fundamental Concepts Exam | Guide with Questions and Verified Answers | All Units Covered | 100% Correct | Grade A - Herzing Q: 3 body systems affecting mobility Answer: - skeletal - muscular - nervous Q: isotonic exercise Answer: - muscle contraction, relaxation, and stretching - general movement - ex: walking, running, swimming, ADLs Q: isometric exercise Answer: - muscle contraction and holding - ex: yoga, stationary exercise for so...

Portage Learning BIOD 152 A&P 2 Final Exam 2023/2024 Identify the parts of the neuron shown in the diagram below a. dendrite b. cell body c. nucleus List the four parts of the human brain The human brain is made up of the cerebral hemispheres, diencephalon, brain stem, andcerebellum. List and describe the 3 meninges of the human brain. The leathery dura mater is the double-layered outer meninx. The middle arachnoid meninx is a loose layer separated from the dura...

NEW GENERATION(NGN) NCLEX QUESTIONS & Answers FOR 2023 EXAM   All Answers are correct. All the Best! The New Gen Nclex has 150 questions 1. A nurse is caring for a patient with diabetes. Which of the following actions should the nurse take when administering insulin? Select all that apply. A. Verify the correct dose with another nurse. B. Administer insulin via intramuscular injection. C. Monitor the patient's blood glucose level. D. Check the expiration date of the insul...

ATI Nutrition Practice Test B 2019 A nurse is reviewing the laboratory data of four clients. The nurse should identify that which of the following clients is experiencing fluid overload? - Answer- A client who has a sodium level of 130 mEq/L A nurse is planning discharge teaching for a client who is postoperative following placement of a colostomy. Which of the following statements should the nurse plan to include? - Answer- "Increase your intake of foods containing pectin." A nurse i...