14 Questions
Where is the needle usually inserted during a lumbar puncture?
Between L3/L4 or L4/L5
What should be examined before performing a lumbar puncture?
Signs of increased intracranial pressure
Where may the spinal cord end in adults?
L2
What may herniate through the foramen magnum if the patient has increased intracranial pressure?
Cerebellar tonsils
To which level does the dural sac extend caudally in adults?
Level of S2
What is the purpose of injecting contrast material during a lumbar puncture?
To visualize the spinal cord and nerves
Which nerve is at potential risk for injury in fractures of the humerus at the midshaft?
Median nerve
What is the most common site of herniated discs in individuals younger than age 50?
Lumbar region (L4/L5)
What is the result of a Smith's fracture?
Ventral angulation of the wrist
What is the cause of scoliosis according to the text?
Poliomyelitis
In which region does lordosis occur as a result of pregnancy according to the text?
Lumbar
What is the most common location of a distal radius fracture?
Distal 2 cm
Which condition may not show on X-ray films for 2 to 3 weeks according to the text?
Scaphoid fracture
Which necks of the metacarpal bones are frequently fractured during fistfights according to the text?
2nd and 3rd metacarpals
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