Cervical enlargement - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NBME Exam Questions & Answers 2024/25 Transverse histological section of the cervical spinal cord at C6 shows degeneration of both corticospinal tract and atrophy of the ventral roots - ANSWERSALS Neurotransmitter released in excess following ischemia and can initiate a receptor-mediated ca2+ influx that leads to neuronal death - ANSWERSGlutamate Change in muscle 3 months after starting a weight lifting program - ANSWERSIncreased number of mitochondria Increased actin per myocyte ...

Exam 3: NSG222/ NSG 222 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Family Nursing | Review with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A- Herzing Q: Gestational Trophoblastic Disease Definition Answer: The WHO classification of gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD) includes disorders of placental development (hydatidiform mole) and neoplasms of the trophoblast (choriocarcinoma) Q: Gestational Trophoblastic Disease Therapeutic Management Answer: Treatment consists of immediat...

Where does the spinal cord begin? (top) - ANSWER Medulla Oblongata What is between C3 and T2? - ANSWER Cervical Enlargement What is between T9 and L1? - ANSWER Lumbar Enlargement Spinal nerves exit the vertebral column through the ________________ ________________ - ANSWER Intervertebral Foramina The cone shaped termination of the spinal cord is the ________ ________________ and it contains the ___________ and ___________ segments of the spinal cord. - ANSWER conus medularis, sacral,...

Name the 13 different cranial lymph nodes discussed in class - Answer-Preauricular Postauricular (mastoid) Occipital Parotid Retropharyngeal (tonsillar) Submandibular Submental Sublingual Anterior superficial cervical Posterior superficial cervical Facial Sternomastoid Supraclavicular normocephalic - Answer-Head, and all organs of the head, are completely normal microcephalic - Answer-Abnormally small head. Microcephaly- infants born with abnormally small heads hydrocephalic - An...

Spinal cord and attached spinal nerves functions (2) correct answer: Pathway for sensory and motor impulses Responsible for reflexes, which are quickest reactions to a stimulus Gross anatomy of spinal cord correct answer: Length: 42-45 cm, 16-18 inches Roughly cylindrical, slightly flattened posteriorly and anteriorly Longitudinal depressions on external surface of spinal cord correct answer: Posterior median sulcus Anterior median fissure Parts of spinal cord (5) correct answer:...

Where and why are lumbar punctures performed? - Answer- Spinal Block -> Anesthetic (into epidural space) Spinal Tap -> CSF extraction (into subarachnoid space)W B/W L3/L4 or L4/L5 NB: Posterior to this is *cauda equina* Where does a *herniated intervertebral* disk occur? What causes it? - Answer- Occurs b/w L4/L5 or *L5/S1* and C5/C6 or C6/C7 NB: affects lower spinal nerve # Degeneration of annulus fibrosis followed by *sudden compression* of nucleus pulposus What is the dif...

NR509 Final Exam Solution Guide 2022. A 35-year-old female with a history of migraines presents to the clinic with worsening symptoms for the past few weeks. She reports waking up at night with headaches and nausea. Her only medication history is oral contraceptive pills (OCPs). Otherwise, she states she is healthy. Which of the following actions if taken by the NP is the best next step? A grandmother is accompanying her 9-year-old granddaughter during a routine physical examination. She ...

NR 509 Final Exam: Advanced Physical Assessment Questions and Answers (GRADED) Know that in a 47-year-old man ED is usually ___________ rather than testosterone (Ans- psychologic Erectile dysfunction may be from psychogenic causes, especially if (Ans- early morning erection is preserved. it may also reflect decreased testosterone, decreased blood flow in the hypogastric arterial system, impaired neural innervation, and diabetes When performing a breast exam, know what abnormal masses sho...

Maternity LPNPresumptive Signs of Pregnancy - correct answer Changes a woman experiences when she believes she is pregnant. Amenorrhea Fatigue Nausea/vomiting Urinary frequency Darkened areola/Montgomery glands Quickening - between 16-20 of gestations, woman may feel slight fluttering movements. Probable Signs of Pregnancy - correct answer Changes that make the examiner suspect a woman may be pregnant. Abdominal enlargement Hegar's Sign - softening/compression of uterus. Chadwi...

Types of prevention - answer-primary- car restraints, bicycle helmets, immunizations secondary- prevent for those with RF-pap, mammo tertiary-mgmt of established disease- meds, lifestyle Primary - answer-Preventing the health problem, most cost effective form of healthcare **IMMUNIZATIONS, ensuring adequate illumination at home (preventing falls) Secondary - answer-Detecting disease in early asymptomatic stages, screenings -Early cause finding of asymptomatic disease via the use of a sc...