Scotomas - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

decorticate posturing (Ans- from deep brain injury, flexed arms and fist clenched, legs rigidly extended Scotomas (Ans- an area of partial alteration in the field of vision Hemianopsia (Ans- blindness in half the visual field of one or both eyes olfactory (Ans- ability to smell optic nerve (Ans- visual acuity- near, far, and peripheral oculomotor (Ans- controls up, down, and medial EOM and pupillary constriction trochlear (Ans- controls down and medial EOM abdu...

AANP Adult gerontology primary care nurse practiotioner study guide Exam Review 2023 Pheochromocytoma - ANS-small vascular tumor of the adrenal medulla, causing irregular secretion of epinephrine and norepinephrine, leading to attacks of raised blood pressure, palpitations, and headache. Tx with Alpha blockers Rovsing's Sign - ANS-Palpation in LLQ ilicits pain in RLQ indicates appendicitis NYHA classes of Heart Failure - ANS-I No limitation of physical activity. Ordinary physical ac...

JCAT Independent Study Quiz answers and questions 2023. Which of the following is NOT hereditary? A) Migraines B) Diabetes C) Nystagmus D) Conjunctivitis - correct answers.D) Conjunctivitis Which part of the patient examination is performed by asking specific questions in an orderly sequence? A) History B) Diagnosis C) Measurement D) Assessment - correct answers.A) History What is an important question to ask a patient that complains of a "red eye"? A) D...

NUR 509 Performance Overview for Kathy Lee on case Kathleen Parks 2024 with complete solution Patient B.B. 26-year-old female here with more frequent severe headaches. "I've been having these really bad headaches over the last few months. I don't have one now and haven't had one in about a week, but I thought I'd have it checked out anyway." The patient enters the room with steady coordinated gait, sits, and describes a family history of headaches, unilateral, throbbing, lasting 15 hour...

Primary Care HEENT Questions and Answers 100% Solved Vital Signs of the Eyes -Visual Acuity -Pupil responses (symmetric response, direct light or consensual light). -Intraocular pressure (screening for glaucome recommended after 40 yoa). -Visual fields -Extra ocular movements Myopia Difficulty seeing far away (nearsighted) Second sight refers to adults who abandon their reading glasses related to the phenomenon that occur with changes in the eye due to cataracts Presbyopia - Loss of ...

CCFP Verified Answers 1) Hypotension 2) Distended Jugular Veins 3) Muffled Heart Sounds Cardiac Tamponade ️What is Beck's Triad? What condition is it seen with? 1) Obtain/Maintain an airway 2) Optimize oxygenation and/or ventilation 3) Failure to protect the airway 4) Predicted clinical course ️What are the four indications for endotracheal intubation in order of urgency? 5-7 mg/kg ️What is the toxic dose of lidocaine with epinephrine? Remember the POUND mnemon...

Severe visual impairment inability to read newsprint even with glasses Total blindness no light perception and no usable vision Functional blindness has some light perception but no usable vision Legal blindness having central visual field acuity of 20/200 or less in the better eye with correction or a peripheral visual field of 20 degrees or less (includes both functional and total blindness) Keratoconjunctivitis fancy word for dry eyes; common in older adults; "sand in the eye"; typicall...

What is NOT important when documenting the history of an ocular injury? presence of others when the injury occurred Which one of the following ocular conditions will LEAST likely present in a patient's family history? conjunctivitis Previous Play Next Rewind 10 seconds Move forward 10 seconds Unmute 0:00 / 0:15 Full screen Brainpower Read More When evaluating a patient for cataract surgery, which of the following systemic illness is LEAST important? urinary incont...

NUR 634 EXAM 1 REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, GRADED A+/ VERIFIED/ Specks in the vision or areas where the patient cannot see - -scotomas red eye with gritty sensation - -Viral conjunctivitis red painless eye - -Subconjuncitval hemorage double vision, caused by lesions in brainstem or cerebellum - -diplopia gradual vision loss arises from? - -cataracts or macular degeneration this results from problems in the external or middle ear; noisy environments may help the pt - - conductive loss ...

UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers The nurse is assessing a 48-year-old client diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Which clinical manifestation warrants immediate intervention? 1. The client has scanning speech and diplopia. 2. The client has dysarthria and scotomas. 3. The client has muscle weakness and spasticity. 4. The client has a congested cough and dysphagia. - CORRECT ANSWER- 4.Dysphagia is a common problem of clients diagnosed with multiple sclerosis,and this p...