NSG 550 EXAM 3 2026/2027 WITH 200
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When is a myelography indicated?
Severe back pain or localized neurologic signs that suggest narrowing of the spinal
canal.
Herniated lumbar discs, tumors, cysts.
What test would you use to identify herniated lumbar discs, tumors, cysts.
Myelography
Skull Xray: What is it used for?
,Evaluation of trauma or disease
Skull Xray: What structures does it visualize?
bones of skull, nasal sinuses, CNS calcifications, metastatic tumors, and child's
abnormal head size.
Spinal Xray: What is it used for?
Evaluation of neck/back pain, arthritic changes, DDD, spondylolisthesis, fractures,
scoliosis.
Spinal Xray: What does the spinal xray not evaluate?
Discs or soft structures.
Spinal Xray: How will a muscle spasm show?
As straightening of normal lordosis
Spinal Xray: When is a spinal xray not indicated?
In uncomplicated back pain
Acetylcholine Receptor Antibody Test: What is this test used for?
,To diagnose acquired myasthenia gravis and monitor pt response to
immunosuppressive therapy.
Myasthenia Gravis: What is it and what causes it?
Autoimmune disease caused by antibodies that block or destroy receptors for
Acetylcholine.
Myasthenia Gravis: s/sx
Muscle Weakness and Fatigue
Cholinesterase test: What does it identify?
Patients with PChE deficiency before anesthesia or those who may have been
exposed to phosphate poisoning.
Cholinesterase test: What does it identify on amniotic fluid?
Neural tube defects
Electrodiagnostic (EEG): What is it?
Graphical record of brain wave activity obtained through electrodes placed on
scalp and forehead.
, Electrodiagnostic (EEG): What does it identify?
Seizure, tumors, infarcts, brain death (coma).
EEG: What kind of test is it?
electrodiagnostic
Caloric Study: What kind of test is it?
electrodiagnostic
Caloric Study: What is this test used for?
To evaluate function of CN VIII (Vestibulocochlear).
Part of a complete neuro exam
Caloric Study: What can it identify?
Disease in temporal portion of the cerebrum
Abnormalities of the vestibular system, brainstem, and cerebellum.
Electromyography (EMG): What is it?
Records strength of muscle contraction as a result of electrical stimulation.
QUESTIONS AND EXPERT-VERIFIED
CORRECT ANSWERS | ALREADY
GRADED A+ | GUARANTEED
SUCCESS | NSG 550 LATEST EXAM
When is a myelography indicated?
Severe back pain or localized neurologic signs that suggest narrowing of the spinal
canal.
Herniated lumbar discs, tumors, cysts.
What test would you use to identify herniated lumbar discs, tumors, cysts.
Myelography
Skull Xray: What is it used for?
,Evaluation of trauma or disease
Skull Xray: What structures does it visualize?
bones of skull, nasal sinuses, CNS calcifications, metastatic tumors, and child's
abnormal head size.
Spinal Xray: What is it used for?
Evaluation of neck/back pain, arthritic changes, DDD, spondylolisthesis, fractures,
scoliosis.
Spinal Xray: What does the spinal xray not evaluate?
Discs or soft structures.
Spinal Xray: How will a muscle spasm show?
As straightening of normal lordosis
Spinal Xray: When is a spinal xray not indicated?
In uncomplicated back pain
Acetylcholine Receptor Antibody Test: What is this test used for?
,To diagnose acquired myasthenia gravis and monitor pt response to
immunosuppressive therapy.
Myasthenia Gravis: What is it and what causes it?
Autoimmune disease caused by antibodies that block or destroy receptors for
Acetylcholine.
Myasthenia Gravis: s/sx
Muscle Weakness and Fatigue
Cholinesterase test: What does it identify?
Patients with PChE deficiency before anesthesia or those who may have been
exposed to phosphate poisoning.
Cholinesterase test: What does it identify on amniotic fluid?
Neural tube defects
Electrodiagnostic (EEG): What is it?
Graphical record of brain wave activity obtained through electrodes placed on
scalp and forehead.
, Electrodiagnostic (EEG): What does it identify?
Seizure, tumors, infarcts, brain death (coma).
EEG: What kind of test is it?
electrodiagnostic
Caloric Study: What kind of test is it?
electrodiagnostic
Caloric Study: What is this test used for?
To evaluate function of CN VIII (Vestibulocochlear).
Part of a complete neuro exam
Caloric Study: What can it identify?
Disease in temporal portion of the cerebrum
Abnormalities of the vestibular system, brainstem, and cerebellum.
Electromyography (EMG): What is it?
Records strength of muscle contraction as a result of electrical stimulation.
