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Visual field defects in left homonymous hemianopsia are:
Visual field defects in left homonymous hemianopsia are:
- Lateral one-half of left eye and medial one-half of right eye (correct)
- Anterior one-fourth of the lateral one-half of the left eye and anterior one-fourth of the medial one-half
- Complete blindness in left eye
- Lateral one-half of left eye and lateral one-half of right eye
Which symptom should the physical therapist chiefly be concerned with in diseases of the ear?
Which symptom should the physical therapist chiefly be concerned with in diseases of the ear?
- Deafness
- Tinnitus
- Vertigo (correct)
- Nausea and vomiting
Patients should ambulate within what period of time to help prevent thrombosis postoperatively?
Patients should ambulate within what period of time to help prevent thrombosis postoperatively?
- 3-6 days
- 14-21 days
- 5-7 days
- 7-14 days (correct)
Physical signs of internal hemorrhage postoperatively include:
Physical signs of internal hemorrhage postoperatively include:
If an organ is removed, which suffix would be used to describe the operation?
If an organ is removed, which suffix would be used to describe the operation?
If an artificial opening is formed during an operation, which suffix would describe the operation?
If an artificial opening is formed during an operation, which suffix would describe the operation?
The mediastinum includes:
The mediastinum includes:
Loss of the knee jerk indicates compression of which nerve root?
Loss of the knee jerk indicates compression of which nerve root?
A common postoperative complication following surgical procedures involving the semicircular canals is:
A common postoperative complication following surgical procedures involving the semicircular canals is:
A surgical procedure carried out when the entire colon is excised is called:
A surgical procedure carried out when the entire colon is excised is called:
Anterior rhizotomy is a surgical procedure used:
Anterior rhizotomy is a surgical procedure used:
The most common form of congenital heart disease associated with cyanosis is:
The most common form of congenital heart disease associated with cyanosis is:
Embolism is LESS likely to occur from:
Embolism is LESS likely to occur from:
When a positive Homan's sign is elicited, it is indicative of:
When a positive Homan's sign is elicited, it is indicative of:
Patients with secondary varicosities have had a prior episode of:
Patients with secondary varicosities have had a prior episode of:
The most dreaded complication of deep venous thrombosis is:
The most dreaded complication of deep venous thrombosis is:
A piece of living tissue that is detached and transplanted to another site in the same patient is called:
A piece of living tissue that is detached and transplanted to another site in the same patient is called:
A full thickness skin graft is used to:
A full thickness skin graft is used to:
A cause of congenital heart disease is:
A cause of congenital heart disease is:
Pulmonary stenosis involves:
Pulmonary stenosis involves:
Match the following words with their definitions:
Match the following words with their definitions:
An operation for removal of the urinary bladder is called:
An operation for removal of the urinary bladder is called:
Which operation is commonly used to treat duodenal ulcers?
Which operation is commonly used to treat duodenal ulcers?
An operation commonly performed to remove benign growths from the uterus is called:
An operation commonly performed to remove benign growths from the uterus is called:
An operation performed for the removal of a fallopian tube is called:
An operation performed for the removal of a fallopian tube is called:
A surgical procedure for removing the ovaries is called:
A surgical procedure for removing the ovaries is called:
Retention of the fetal vessel joining pulmonary artery to aorta is known as:
Retention of the fetal vessel joining pulmonary artery to aorta is known as:
An interventricular septal defect is associated with which condition?
An interventricular septal defect is associated with which condition?
Narrowing of the descending aorta is termed:
Narrowing of the descending aorta is termed:
Premature closure of skull sutures is called:
Premature closure of skull sutures is called:
Absent autonomic nerve cells in the wall of the distal colon is known as:
Absent autonomic nerve cells in the wall of the distal colon is known as:
Fibrous metaplasia of the superficial palmar fascia is termed:
Fibrous metaplasia of the superficial palmar fascia is termed:
Dysarthria is a symptom associated with which condition?
Dysarthria is a symptom associated with which condition?
The surgical procedure to alleviate carpal tunnel syndrome involves which anatomical structure?
The surgical procedure to alleviate carpal tunnel syndrome involves which anatomical structure?
Colporrhaphy is characterized as a:
Colporrhaphy is characterized as a:
Tinel’s sign is used to determine:
Tinel’s sign is used to determine:
Enlargement of the semimembranous bursa is known as:
Enlargement of the semimembranous bursa is known as:
Degeneration of the articular surface of the patella is termed:
Degeneration of the articular surface of the patella is termed:
A surgical procedure to relieve intractable pain is known as:
A surgical procedure to relieve intractable pain is known as:
Erosion of the extensor tendon at the proximal phalanx is termed:
Erosion of the extensor tendon at the proximal phalanx is termed:
Signs of progressive, spastic paraparesis with variable sensory loss are indicative of:
Signs of progressive, spastic paraparesis with variable sensory loss are indicative of:
Which condition is characterized by rigidity of neck muscles?
Which condition is characterized by rigidity of neck muscles?
Loss of the ankle jerk is indicative of:
Loss of the ankle jerk is indicative of:
A surgical approach for splenectomy typically involves what type of incision?
A surgical approach for splenectomy typically involves what type of incision?
The main muscular pull for abdominal surgery is achieved through a:
The main muscular pull for abdominal surgery is achieved through a:
Surgical approach for gynecological disorders generally uses what type of incision?
Surgical approach for gynecological disorders generally uses what type of incision?
An incision across the flexor surface of a joint is referred to as:
An incision across the flexor surface of a joint is referred to as:
A surgical approach used in the sternum region is:
A surgical approach used in the sternum region is:
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Visual Field Defects
- Left homonymous hemianopsia results in visual defect: lateral half of the left eye and medial half of the right eye.
Ear Disease Symptoms
- Physical therapists focus on vertigo as a key symptom related to ear diseases.
Thrombosis Prevention
- Patients should ambulate within 1-2 weeks post-surgery to reduce the risk of thrombosis.
Internal Hemorrhage Signs
- Signs include a feeble pulse, decreased blood pressure, increased respiration, and cold clammy skin.
Surgical Suffixes
- "Ectomy" indicates removal of an organ.
- "Ostomy" denotes the creation of an artificial opening.
Mediastinum Composition
- The mediastinum includes all structures between the lungs and outside the pleural cavity.
Neurological Signs
- Loss of knee jerk indicates compression of the L4 nerve root.
- Positive Homan's sign is indicative of a deep thrombus in the leg.
Common Postoperative Complications
- Vertigo is a common complication following surgeries involving the semicircular canals.
Surgical Procedures
- A colectomy involves the excision of the entire colon.
- Myomectomy is for the removal of benign growths from the uterus.
- Oophorectomy is the surgical removal of the ovaries.
- Cystectomy refers to the removal of the urinary bladder.
Congenital Heart Conditions
- Tetralogy of Fallot is the most common congenital heart defect associated with cyanosis.
Embolism Risk
- Deep venous thrombosis is a common source of emboli, while embolism is less likely from phlebothrombosis.
Tissue Transplants
- An autograft is a tissue transplanted from one site to another in the same patient.
Conditions Related to Nerve Tumors
- Neurilemmoma represents a benign tumor from peripheral nerves.
- Neurofibroma is a nonencapsulated benign tumor.
- Von Recklinghausen's syndrome is hereditary and associated with neurofibromas.
Symptoms of Conditions
- Dysarthria is a symptom of cerebellar disease, indicating motor control issues in speech.
Surgical Incisions
- A left oblique incision is typically used for splenectomy.
- Transverse incisions are common for abdominal surgeries, while paramedian incisions are standard for gynecological procedures.
Spinal Cord Conditions
- Malignant tumors can cause rapid onset of spinal cord compression symptoms, while neoplasms generally lead to gradual symptoms.
Joint Surgery
- A curve or zigzag incision is typically employed for incisions across the flexor surface of joints.
General Health Risks
- Pulmonary embolism is a significant concern arising from deep venous thrombosis.
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