NR 509 midterm STUDY GUIDE
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Cause of saddle numbness and Cauda equina syndrome
urinary retention
, Presentation of retinal detachment If sudden visual loss is unilateral and painless,
Obtunded patient opens the eyes and looks at you but
responds slowly and is somewhat confused.
Alertness and interest in the environment are
decreased.
Cranial nerve for lateral gaze CN6: Abducens
Adult Illnesses Medical: Illnesses such as diabetes, hypertension,
hepatitis, asthma, and human immunodeficiency
virus (HIV); hospitalizations; number and gender of
sexual partners; and risk-taking sexual practices
■ Surgical: Dates, indications, and types
of operations
■ Obstetric/Gynecologic: Obstetric history,
menstrual history, methods of contraception,
and sexual function
■ Psychiatric: Illness and time frame, diagnoses,
hospitalizations, and treatments
Present Illness chronologic description of the problems
prompting the patient's visit, including the onset
of the problem, the setting in which it
developed, its manifestations, and any treatments
to date.Each problem/symptom needs: (1) location;
(2) quality;
(3) quantity or severity; (4) timing, including onset,
duration, and frequency; (5) the setting in which it
occurs; (6) factors that have aggravated
-meds, allergies, tobacco use, ETOH and drug use
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Cause of saddle numbness and Cauda equina syndrome
urinary retention
, Presentation of retinal detachment If sudden visual loss is unilateral and painless,
Obtunded patient opens the eyes and looks at you but
responds slowly and is somewhat confused.
Alertness and interest in the environment are
decreased.
Cranial nerve for lateral gaze CN6: Abducens
Adult Illnesses Medical: Illnesses such as diabetes, hypertension,
hepatitis, asthma, and human immunodeficiency
virus (HIV); hospitalizations; number and gender of
sexual partners; and risk-taking sexual practices
■ Surgical: Dates, indications, and types
of operations
■ Obstetric/Gynecologic: Obstetric history,
menstrual history, methods of contraception,
and sexual function
■ Psychiatric: Illness and time frame, diagnoses,
hospitalizations, and treatments
Present Illness chronologic description of the problems
prompting the patient's visit, including the onset
of the problem, the setting in which it
developed, its manifestations, and any treatments
to date.Each problem/symptom needs: (1) location;
(2) quality;
(3) quantity or severity; (4) timing, including onset,
duration, and frequency; (5) the setting in which it
occurs; (6) factors that have aggravated
-meds, allergies, tobacco use, ETOH and drug use
