Posterior Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What is a hormone and how does it act? - ANSWER-Hormones are chemical messengers that are responsible for regulation. They are secreted into body fluids, mainly blood. It has specific actions on target tissues, which are any tissue that has specific receptors for that particular hormone. What is a paracrine gland? - ANSWER-a secretion that enters interstitial fluid but affects only neighboring cells What is an autocrine gland? - ANSWER-A secretion that only affects the secreting cell. W...

SPEC EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% PASS Allen's test Vascular Hyporeflexia Lower Motor Neuron Light touch Anterior spinothalamic Pain (pin prick) Temperature Lateral spinothalamic Two points, vibration position sense Dorsal, Posterior column Posterior column (tests) Rhomberg(closed eyes) Two points Stereognosis Graphesthesia Upper motor neuron lesions Hoffman's + flick fingers Thumb adducts Upper motor neuron lesions Babinski + Extension of big toe (>6 month old) Cerebellar lesi...

ANATOMY NBME EXAM TEST 2023/2024 Space from which epidural anesthesia and lumbar function are performed (depth) - CORRECT ANSWER-Subarachnoid space Vertebral level at epidural anesthesia and lumbar puncture are performed - CORRECT ANSWER-L3/L4 (or L4/L5) Level at which the spinal cord ends - CORRECT ANSWER-L2 Level to which the dural sac extends - CORRECT ANSWER-S2 Nerve root compressed by herniated lumbar disk - CORRECT ANSWER-One level below (e.g. L4/L5 compresses L5) Consequence of...

The approach to trauma care typically begins with what? - notification that a trauma patient is arriving When preparing to receive a trauma patient, what should you keep in mind? - safe practice, safe care What does "Safe practice" mean when receiving trauma patients? - take into consideration the protection of the team (universal precautions/PPE/preparing equipment prior to patient arrival) What does "Safe care" mean when receiving trauma patients? - that the patient is going to th...

2023 APEA Pre-Predictor Test Questions and Answers wit Rationales latest 2024 graded A+ 1) A 15 years old high school student with a mild sore throat and low-grade fever that has persisted for about 3 weeks. She reports general malaise, fatigue, and loss of appetite. The NP suspects mononucleosis. Which of the following is the LEAST appropriate intervention? a. Palpate the lymph nodes and spleen b. Examine the posterior oropharynx for petechiae c. Obtain a CBC, throat culture, and heterop...

REGIS NU 650 FINAL EXAM COMPLETE SOLUTION (QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS) 2023-2024 SCORE 100%. Order of Assessment - CORRECT ANSWER Inspection, Palpation, Percussion and Auscultation. EXCEPT with abdomen Comprehensive Health History - CORRECT ANSWER chief complaint, reason for visit, ROS, past medical and surgical history, social history and family history Pediatric Body measurements - CORRECT ANSWER length, height, weight, head circumference fro birth to 36 months Normal/Hypertension cut off - ...

Case History - - Identifying Data (name, age, etc.) - Chief Complaint - Present Illness (OPPQRST) - Past History - (SHITM) - Family History - Occupational History - Social History - Review of Systems Vitals - - Temperature - Pulse - Respiration - Blood Pressure - Height - Weight Blood Pressure - How to do Blood Pressure: 1. Patient seated 2. Arm elevated (doctor braces patient's wrist) 3. Empty air from cuff, wrap tight on patient 4. Palpatory systolic (on the way up unti...

A complication of steep reverse Trendelenburg position is? A. Deep vein thrombosis B. Arterial compression C. Cardiac overload. D. Respiratory alkalosis A which position should be used for Posterior Colpotomy? A. Prone. B. Supine. C. Lithotomy. D. Fowler's C Which is the BEST way to prevent hypothermia in the OR? A. Forced air warming blanket. B. Warmed IV solutions. C. Warmed irrigation solution. D. Multiple layers of blankets. A OR humidity must be ma...

NBSTSA CST 2023/ 2024 Exam Version 1| Questions and Verified Answers|100% Correct (2023/ 2024 Latest Update) Grade A Q: pad-like sac or cavity that prevents friction within a joint is known as a A. Bursa. B. Fossa. C. Ganglion. D. Ligament. Answer: A. Bursa. Q: a resectoscope is used to resect the A. Ovaries. B. Prostate. C. Vas deferens. D. Fallopian tubes. Answer: B. Prostate. Q: a cardiac arrest occurs during a procedure, and the surge...

The Human Body in Health and Illness 7th Edition Test Bank by Barbara Herlihy, All Chapters. Chapter 01: Introduction to the Human Body Herlihy: The Human Body in Health and Illness, 7th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. What is the branch of science that studies how the body functions? a. Anatomy b. Histology c. Pathology d. Physiology ANS: D 2. Which word comes from the Greek word meaning “to dissect”? a. Anatomy b. Histology c. Pathology d. Physiology ANS: A 3. Which of the following is a higher...