APEA 6440 Psych Neuro 6020APEA Neuro | Musculo Skeletal Update 2022/2023( South University Savannah)

APEA 6440 Psych Neuro 6020APEA Neuro |
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Question:
Sudden, brief, rapid jerks, involving the trunk or limbs may be consistent
with:
a myoclonic seizure.
Correct Explanation:
A patient experiencing a myoclonic seizure manifests sudden, brief, rapid
jerks, involving the trunk or limbs. A sudden brief lapse of consciousness
with momentary blinking, staring, or movements of the lips & hands but no
falling is consistent with an absent seizure. During a myoclonic atonic
seizure, the patient experiences a sudden loss of consciousness with falling
but no movements. Injury may occur. Focal seizures with impairment of
consciousness the person appears confused. Automatisms include
automatic motor behaviors such as chewing, smacking the lips, walking
about, & unbuttoning clothes.

Question:
During this type of seizure activity, the patient experiences partial seizures
that resemble tonic- clonic seizures. The patient may recall the aura and a
unilateral neurologic deficit is present during the postictal period. This type
of seizure activity is referred to as a:

Jacksonian Seizure (tonic & clonic movements that start unilaterally &
spread to other parts of the body).

Question:

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An infant presents with an inappropriately increasing head circumference
hydrocephalus confirmed by CT Scan. In addition to these findings, which
one of the following would also be consistent with hydrocephalus?

?Tense bulging fontanel?

Question:
The classic signs of a basilar skull fracture include hemotympanum and:
CSF leak from nose
and ears Question:
The cranial sutures are closed on the head of a 9 month old infant. This
indicates:
Craniosynost
osis
Question:
A patient presents with history of temperature 102 F, HA, and pink papules
on the upper chest, etc..
Known about The clinical presentation of meningococcemia may include
any of the following:
• A nonspecific prodrome of cough, headache, and sore throat
• The above followed by a few days of upper respiratory symptoms,
increasing temperature, & chills
• Subsequent malaise, weakness, myalgias, headache, nausea, vomiting,
& arthralgias
• The characteristic petechial skin rash is usually located on the trunk &
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legs & may rapidly evolve into purpura



Question:
The part of the peripheral nervous system that controls involuntary actions is
known as the:

autonomic nervous system

Explanation:
The PNS can be broken down into two systems: the autonomic
nervous system, which regulates involuntary actions such as
breathing and digestion, and the somatic nervous system,
which governs voluntary action and body reflexes.

Question:
A teenager is being assessed for possible acute marijuana usage and
appears intoxicated. Findings consistent with marijuana intoxication could
include:
Euphoria, talkativeness, and
paranoia. Explanation:
Marijuana intoxication would present with relaxation, euphoria, detachment,
talkativeness,
slowed perception of time, & possible anxiety or paranoia.

Question:


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Most peripheral nerves contain afferent and efferent fibers. The term afferent
refers to:
Sensory nerve
fibers.
Explanation:
Sensory neurons (afferent) – connected to receptors; transmit information to
the CNS

Question:
Which of the following neurological assessment findings indicate the need for
further evaluation?
Weak & ineffective sucking
movements Correct Explanation:
Weak & ineffective sucking movements would indicate the need for further




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