Unilateral weakness - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

STROKE SCA 411 – STROKE SCALE ANSWERS KEY LATEST UPDATE 2023-2024. Hernandez, Delmy 01 NIHSS English Group A V3 1st Certification Date Result 3/3/2018 4:12:38 AM Passed 89 of 90 (98.89 %) View Responses Patient 1 Topic Question Answer Grade Level of Consciousness 1a. Level of Consciousness: The investigator must choose a response, even if a full evaluation is prevented by such obstacles as an endotracheal tube, language barrier, orotracheal trauma/bandages. A 3 is scored on...

LDA Neuro Questions & Answers, latest updates. 100% Accurate. 1) Describe two functions of the meninges. - a. Forms a "PAD" around the brain in the skull- almost like a balloon of fluid for the brain to sit in so no pressure is on the bottom of the brain i. It makes movement slower to create less of an impact- therefore protecting the brain from too fast of movement and gravity of the brain b. Carries cerebral-spinal fluid; carrying or being a vehicle in which blood vessels bring nutrie...

A high school senior sustained a concussion during a football game. Which of the following signs and symptoms would indicate the presence of postconcussion syndrome in the days and weeks following his injury? Select one: a. Unilateral weakness and decreased coordination b. Recurrent nosebleeds and hypersomnia c. Neck pain and decreased neck range of motion d. Headaches and memory lapses - d. Headaches and memory lapses (Postconcussion syndrome includes mild symptoms, such as headache, ir...

PHA 416 Exam 5 Questions & Answers 2024/2025 Meds to treat HA are vaso- (constrictive or dilatory). - ANSWERSconstrictive Prodrome (common) premonitory HA symptoms that occur in up to 60% of pts. - ANSWERS- heightened sensitivity to light, sound, and odors - lethargy or uncontrolled yawning - food cravings - mental and mood changes (eg, depression, anger, euphoria) - excessive thirst and polyuria - fluid retention - anorexia - constipation or diarrhea Neurologic aura HA sympt...

Exam 3: NUR257/ NUR 257 (New 2024/ 2025 Update) Aging and Chronic Illness in Nursing Review | Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| A Grade – Galen QUESTION Four major signs of parkinson disorder Answer: Tremors Muscle rigidity Bradykinesia (slow movement) and Akinesia (no movement) Asymmetric onset QUESTION Stages of PD Answer: Stage 1: Initial Stage • Unilateral limb involvement • Minimal weakness • Hand and arm t rembling Stage...

Hordeolum Correct Answer-An acute infection originating in the sebaceous gland of the eyelid; usually caused by Staphylococcus aureus Conjunctivitis Correct Answer-An inflammation of the palpebral or bulbar conjunctiva; caused by local infection of bacteria or virus and by an allergic reaction, systemic infection or chemical irritation Strabismus Correct Answer-An abnormal ocular alignment in which the visual axes do not meet at the desired point; can have two types paralytic (motor imbala...

NAVLE Equine Questions and Answers Graded A+ Fescue toxicity ---- causes abortion and agalactia Aspiration Pneumonia ---- is the most common cause of dysphagia in horses Upper airway endoscopy, dental exam An appropriate next step for a horse with facial swelling, unilateral mucopurulent nasal discharge, and epiphora is a —— and a —- Pergolide (PPID) A 14 year old horse comes in with PU/PD, abnormal fat deposition, hyper trichiasis, recurrent laminitis and lethargy. Th...

A female client with a nasogastric tube attached to low suction states that she is nauseated. The nurse assesses that there has been no drainage through the nasogastric tube in the last 2 hours. Which action should the nurse take first? A. Irrigate the nasogastric tube with sterile normal saline. B. Reposition the client on her side. C. Advance the nasogastric tube 5 cm. D. Administer an intravenous antiemetic as prescribed. (Ans- B. The priority is to determined if the tube is functioni...

Carotids - Answer supply blood to the brain, face and neck Carotid disease - Answer causes ischemia from both hypoperfusion and atheroembolic events and presents w/ various symptoms ABCD scoring for stroke risk - Answer Age>60 = 1 point BP >140/90 = 1 point Unilateral weakness = 2 points, speech impairment w/o weakness = 1 point DM = 1 point Stroke risk based on scores: 0-3 = 1.2% stroke in 7 days 4-5 = 5.4% stroke in 7 days 5-6 = 11.7% stroke in 7 days Vaso ve...

TNCC Written Exam 2023 Questions and Answers – All Correct. What is the best measure of the adequacy of cellular perfusion and helps predict the outcome of resuscitation? Correct Answer Base deficit used in conjunction with serum lactate Will hypocapnia cause vasoconstriction or vasodilation, especially in the cerebral vasculature? Correct Answer Vasoconstriction What results from tissue hypo perfusion and oxygen deficit? Correct Answer Metabolic acidosis What type of shock results in g...