Anoxic encephalopathy - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Beta coma most commonly results from a. hepatic encephalopathy b. hypoglycemia c. drug overdose d. anoxic insult - ANSWER-drug overdose Skull defect a. diffuse slowing b. periodic complexes c. breach rhythm d. alpha squeak - ANSWER-breach rhythm Hypothalamic hamartoma a. myoclonic seizure b. reflex seizure c. gelastic seizure d. absence seizure - ANSWER-gelastic seizure (tumor that causes gelastic seizures) During which of the following types of seizures would a patien...

CNRN Practice Samples Exam 235 Questions with Verified Answers Which of the following tumor types will have a higher incidence in pediatric populations and have a decreased incidence with age? A. Glioblastoma B. Pilocytic astrocytoma C. Central nervous system lymphoma D. Metastatic brain tumor - CORRECT ANSWER B Rationale: Both pilocytic astrocytoma and medulloblastoma brain tumors are more commonly found in the younger population. The incidence of these tumors will decrease with age. Gl...

Official pronouncement of death can: - answer-Be defermined by state statute and local customs. Authorization to conduct a medicolegal autopsy must be provided by: - answer-The coroner or medical examiner when jurisdiction is established. A previously healthy 4 m.o. Infant is found unresponsive in his crib at home. He is rushed to the hospital, where he is maintained on the respirator for 26 hrs before being declared dead. No external trauma or disease is noted by the treating physician. -...

Official pronouncement of death can: - answer-Be defermined by state statute and local customs. Authorization to conduct a medicolegal autopsy must be provided by: - answer-The coroner or medical examiner when jurisdiction is established. A previously healthy 4 m.o. Infant is found unresponsive in his crib at home. He is rushed to the hospital, where he is maintained on the respirator for 26 hrs before being declared dead. No external trauma or disease is noted by the treating physician. -...

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...

CMN 548 MODULE 3 STUDY QUESTIONS WITH ALL ANSWERS UPDATED There are three phases of a therapeutic nurse-client relationship. The three phases consist of the introduction (orientation) phase, the working (identification and exploitation) phase, and the termination (resolution) phase. Which of the following is an appropriate nursing action during the working (identification and exploitation) phase: A. Establishing professional boundaries. B. Providing diagnostic evaluation. C. Measuring out...

Patient's with Rett's syndrome usually develop normally until age what? a. 18-24 months b. 3-6 months c. 6-18 months d. 2-4 years c. 6-18 months Which of the following is most likely to be associated with a normal EEG? a. left frontal subdural hematoma b. left frontal abscess c. acoustic neuroma d. cerebellar abscess d. cerebellar abscess During an absence seizure the technologist should? a. stop recording and go to the patient's aid b. turn the patients head to the ...

SAEM PACKAGE Exam Questions and Answers (with Explanation) Graded A+ Regarding the diagnosis of acute appendicitis, all the following are true EXCEPT: A. Vital signs are usually abnormal, even early in the course of acute appendicitis. B. Rebound is usually elicited only after the appendix has ruptured or infarcted. C. Rovsing's sign is pain in the right lower quadrant upon palpation of the left lower quadrant. D. The obturator sign is pain upon flexion and internal rotation of the h...

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SAEM Quizzes + SEAM comprehensive exam Test Bank_ Answered /Rationales. (first 30 pages free) Regarding the diagnosis of acute appendicitis, all the following are true EXCEPT: A. Vital signs are usually abnormal, even early in the course of acute appendicitis. B. Rebound is usually elicited only after the appendix has ruptured or infarcted. C. Rovsing's sign is pain in the right lower quadrant upon palpation of the left lower quadrant. D. The obturator sign is pain upon flexion and in...