Peripheral polyneuropathy - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NUR 305 ATI Med Surg Neurosensory Exam Questions And Answers Graded A+ Assured Success New Update 2023/2024 With Rationales. ATI Medical/Surgical Neurosensory AH1 A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a brain tumor. Which of the following indicates cranial nerve involvement? A. Dysphagia B. Positive Babinski sign C. Decreased deep-tendon reflexes D. Ataxia Rationale: Dysphagia, or difficulty swallowing, can occur as a result of damage to cranial nerves IX (glossopharyngeal) o...

NBME Step 1 (Answered) Verified Solution Formation of hypnozoites -Pt has malaria → one of the features is that it forms hypnozoites and has the PBS shown Chloroquine resistance -Can happen but it is not a feature A 30M, who is a migrant farm worker presents to the ED b/c of a 1-wk Hx of fever, chills, & severe headache. He immigrated to the midwestern USA from Honduras 1 year ago. He is alert. Temp is 104F, pulse is 101/min, RR are 20/min, BP is 105/62. The lungs are clear to auscult...

Neurology Para 1251 PCP JIBC Latest Update Graded A+ Coma A state of unconciousness from which the patient cannot be aroused Two mechanisms that can cause alteration in menta status. Structural lesions Toxic metabolic states Structural lesions Anything that physically touches the substance of the brain and alters mental status. Eg. Contusions, tumours, parasites, hemorrhage. Toxic Metabolic state Presence of circulating toxins or metabolites or lack of needed material such as...

Nurs 623 Final Exam - Musculoskeletal Section Questions and Answers Already Passed A 55 year old patient presents with complaints of paresthesias into the lateral lower arm, thumb, and middle finger. The most commonly involved nerve roots that cause the related symptoms are c6-c7. The most likely differential diagnosis would be: a. brachial plexus neuritis b. cervical radiculopathy c. peripheral polyneuropathy d. thoracic outlet syndrome B. A clinical manifestation of symmetric n...

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (HIV Infection) Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is defined as the most severe form of a continuum of illnesses associated with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. HIV belongs to a group of viruses known as retroviruses. These viruses carry their genetic material in the form of ribonucleic acid (RNA) rather than deoxyribonucleic acid. Infection with HIV occurs when it enters the host CD4+ (T) cell and causes this cell to replicate vir...

Neurology Para 1251 PCP JIBC Questions With Solutions 100% Solved What does the ANS regulate? Homeostasis Peripheral neuropathy Any malfunction or damage of peripheral nerves. Mononeuropathy Neuropathy involving only one nerve Polyneuropathy Neuropathy involving multiple nerves Common cause of mononeuropathy Fractured bones can lacerate and compress bones. Characteristics of Polyneuropathy Demyelination or degeneration of peripheral nerves. Sensory, motor, or mixed sensorimotor deficit...

The groove of the metacarpophalangeal joint can be palpated by having the patient... - Ans: Flex their hand/spread their fingers When auscultating breath sounds in a patient who has left sided heart failure, the breath sounds are... - Ans: Vesicular with late inspiratory crackles in the dependent portions of the lungs and resonant on percussion The ankle-brachial index is a screening test used to assess a person's risk for... - Ans: Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Olecranon bursitis ...

Final Exam: NSG120/ NSG 120 (New 2024/ 2025 Update) Pathophysiology Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| All Units Covered| 100% Correct| A Grade– Herzing Guillain-Barre syndrome - autoimmune disorder that causes destruction of the myelin sheath of neurons of the PERIPHERAL NERVES - often follows a viral infection or immunization - also known as: post-infection polyneuritis, acute idiopathic polyneuropathy, acute infectious polyradiculoneuritis QUESTION G...

Final Exam for Rosh Review Questions and Correct Answers 100% A patient presents with dizziness. Romberg testing with the eyes open is normal, but with the eyes closed, the patient sways and almost falls over. Given this Romberg test result, pathology in which of the following systems is most likely? A Cardiovascular B Cerebellar C Vestibular D Visual - CORRECT ANSWER-Vestibular In the US, what is a common cause of imbalance due to peripheral disease? CORRECT ANSWER-Diabetic distal periphe...

A patient presents with dizziness. Romberg testing with the eyes open is normal, but with the eyes closed, the patient sways and almost falls over. Given this Romberg test result, pathology in which of the following systems is most likely? A Cardiovascular B Cerebellar C Vestibular D Visual - ️️Vestibular In the US, what is a common cause of imbalance due to peripheral disease? - ️️Diabetic distal peripheral polyneuropathy An elderly man complains of dizziness upon standing. He...

What are the restrictions for a dialysis patients diet? - Particularly protein and electrolytes, and also fluid intake are severely restricted. Glomerulonephritis is what? - Anti streptococcal antibodies cause inflammation in the glomeruli of the kidney cause increased permeability in decreased GFR. What are complications related to dialysis treatment? - The Sun may become infected, or blood clots may form. Eventually the blood vessels involved at the shunt become slow roast or damage, & a ...