NR 603Week 1Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) question with correct answers.

NR 603-Week 1-Benign Paroxysmal
Positional Vertigo (BPPV) question
with correct answers
BPPV is characterized by - correct answer-
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a sensation of spinning, whirling, or tilting with movement or position change
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BPPV is the most common disorder among which population of patients? - correct answer-Older adults
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Otoconia refers to - correct answer-
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debris in the inner ear made up of small crystals of calcium carbonate. With certain position changes, th
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ese crystals shift and disperse within the semicircular canal, sending false signals to the brain.
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Symptoms of BPPV are precipitated by - correct answer-a change in head position
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What is The most characteristic description of BPPV - correct answer-
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vertigo, which may be a sensation of spinning or whirling of oneself or the environment
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The nystagmus associated with BPPV is characteristic, and any deviation from the typical profiles should
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Common movements that precipitate BPPV - correct answer-
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this vertigo are rolling over in bed, arising or turning abruptly, or first lying back on the bed.
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How do you observe nystagmus? - correct answer-Hallpike-Dix maneuver
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if it is vertical or torsional in nature and lasts less than 30 seconds, it is consistent with a posterior semici
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rcular canal variant.
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If the nystagmus is direction changing and horizontal (beating toward the ground) and lasts about 1 min
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ute, it is consistent with a horizontal canal varian
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