NBCOT Exam 1 Questions with 100% Verified
Correct Answers
Which peripheral nerve is typically associated with Guyon's canal syndrome?
Ulnar
Radial
Median
ULNAR
Autonomic Dysreflexia
patients with spinal cord injuries are at risk for developing autonomic dyreflexia (T-7 or
above)... symptoms include severe hypertension, bradycardia, nasal congestion, severe
throbbing headache.
contusion
bruise
Bradycardia
slow heart rate (less than 60 bpm)
Dysarthria
Difficulty in speech due to weakness of speech muscles. This could be either a developmental
problem or acquired due to medical conditions.
neologism
creating a new word / phrase
Guyon's canal syndrome
, Compression of the ulnar nerve between the pisiform & the hook of the hamate. Cyclists may
put pressure on this area with their handlebars (cyclists/handlebar neuropathy).... ulnar nerve
issue
client with a proximal forearm of 3 cm in diameter and its dry, and the margins are
pink and flat. what is the PRIMARY reason for using a transparent film dressing on
this client's wound?
a) to provide hydration to the wound while offering pain relief with a hydrogel sheet
b) to create a moist healing environment while absorbing discharge from the wound
c)to keep bacteria out of the wound while promoting autolytic debridement
c
transparent film dressing
Traps wounds moisture over the wound; ideal for small superficial wounds; can remain in
place for up to 5-7 days; allows visual assessment of wound bed without removing dressing
autolytic debridement
moister retentive dressing to aid autolytic debredment that supports healing
when the body breaks down dead tissue by itself
evidence based process
1. forming a hypothesis
2. reviewing literature
Correct Answers
Which peripheral nerve is typically associated with Guyon's canal syndrome?
Ulnar
Radial
Median
ULNAR
Autonomic Dysreflexia
patients with spinal cord injuries are at risk for developing autonomic dyreflexia (T-7 or
above)... symptoms include severe hypertension, bradycardia, nasal congestion, severe
throbbing headache.
contusion
bruise
Bradycardia
slow heart rate (less than 60 bpm)
Dysarthria
Difficulty in speech due to weakness of speech muscles. This could be either a developmental
problem or acquired due to medical conditions.
neologism
creating a new word / phrase
Guyon's canal syndrome
, Compression of the ulnar nerve between the pisiform & the hook of the hamate. Cyclists may
put pressure on this area with their handlebars (cyclists/handlebar neuropathy).... ulnar nerve
issue
client with a proximal forearm of 3 cm in diameter and its dry, and the margins are
pink and flat. what is the PRIMARY reason for using a transparent film dressing on
this client's wound?
a) to provide hydration to the wound while offering pain relief with a hydrogel sheet
b) to create a moist healing environment while absorbing discharge from the wound
c)to keep bacteria out of the wound while promoting autolytic debridement
c
transparent film dressing
Traps wounds moisture over the wound; ideal for small superficial wounds; can remain in
place for up to 5-7 days; allows visual assessment of wound bed without removing dressing
autolytic debridement
moister retentive dressing to aid autolytic debredment that supports healing
when the body breaks down dead tissue by itself
evidence based process
1. forming a hypothesis
2. reviewing literature
