The cervical spinal cord - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Exam 1: PRN 1831/ PRN1831 |Latest 2023/ 2024 Update| Principles of Maternal Child Health Nursing Review| Rated A Complete Guide with Verified Answers| Rasmussen Q amniotic fluid Purpose Expected levels Concerns   Answer: purpose  -cushions the fetus  -prevents amniotic membrane from adhering to fetus  -prevents compression of umbilical cord  -protects fetus from bacteria from vagina  -provides fluid for analysis of fetal health and maturity  expected levels ...

-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 onset ...

LRA 223 Finals 224 Questions and Answers Where is the articular pillar located on a cervical vertebra? - CORRECT ANSWERBetween the superior and inferior articular processes Which term best defines or describes the vertebral body of C1? - CORRECT ANSWERThere is no vertebral body at C1 The spinal cord tapers off to a point distally at the vertebral level of: - CORRECT ANSWER-L1-L2 On average, how many separate bones make up the adult vertebral column? - CORRECT ANSWER-26 The most poste...

A patient assessment reveals distended neck veins, pulsus paradoxus, and decreased systolic pressure. This assessment is most consistent with: - Answer- cardiac tamponade. The nurse is caring for a patient with severe sepsis and third-degree heart block. The patient is hypotensive. The treatment for this life-threatening rhythm change includes: - Answer- transcutaneous pacing. A patient is admitted to the ICU with suspected cervical spinal cord injury following a motor vehicle accident. Th...

IUPUI Exam 2 Anatomy Questions With Verified Solutions what two bones come together to form a hard palate? maxillae and palatine what is NOT present on the ethmoid bone? inferior nasal conchae Which vertebrae have bifid spinous processes? cervical ribs 11 and 12 are what floating ribs what is NOT apart of the sphenoid bone? supra-orbital foramen (in frontal bone) what bones articulate to form the zygomatic arch? zygomatic process of the temporal and temporal process of the zygomatic primar...

ATI Adv. Med-surg FINAL EXAM 1. A nurse in a burn treatment center is caring for a client who is admitted with severe burns to both lower extremities and is pending an escharotomy. The client’s spouse asks the nurse what the procedure entails. Which of the following nursing statements is appropriate? a. “large incisions will be made in the eschar to improve circulation” b. “ I can call the doctor back here if you want me to” c. “a piece of skin will be removed and grafted ov...

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NU 530 Advanced Pathophysiology Study Guide Quiz 4 Cervical cord injuries- serious complications Chapter 16 12,000-person experience serious spinal cord injuries each year. Risk factors: 1. Male gender and age 16 to 30 are strong risk factors. 2. Motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of injury (36.5%) 3. Falls are the next most common cause (28.5%) 4. Violence, other events 5. Sports activities 6. Elderly Hemiplegia means loss of motor function on one side of the body. Parapl...

TNCC 9th Edition final exam test 100 questions with correct and verified answers. Graded A+ 1. You are caring for a patient who was thrown from a bike and was not wearing a helmet. While performing the head-to-toe assessment, you note clear drainage from the right ear. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step? A. Clean the ear with a cotton-tipped applicator. B. Pack the ear with gauze. C. Notify the physician D. Document and continue the exam. - Correct answer C. Not...

The FIRST step in any neurologic assessment involves: A) obtaining an initial Glasgow Coma Scale score. B) asking the patient if he or she can feel or move. C) determining the patient's level of consciousness. D) assessing the pupils for size, equality, and reactivity. - Answer C) determining the patient's level of consciousness. When performing a cranial nerve assessment of a patient with a suspected spinal injury, you note that the patient's pupil is constricted and the upper eyelid ...