Pnr204 Exam 2 With Correct Answers And Explanation

Conjunctivitis (Pink eye) {Ans: An inflammation of the mucous membrane that lines the eyelids}grand mal seizure {Ans: generalized tonic clonic muscle jerking with shallow, irregular breathing and possible loss of bladder and/or bowel control followed by confusion and a period of sleep}Spasticity {Ans: Refers to tension in certain muscle groups}Congenital {Ans: this hearing loss in the new born may be hereditary or may result from in-utero infection}Traction {Ans: The purpose of ____________ is to guide the body part back into place and hold it steady. Traction may be used to: stabilize and realign bone fractures, such as a broken arm or leg. Help reduce the pain of a fracture before surgery}Duchenne's {Ans: the most common childhood form of muscular dystrophy that occurs only in boys and rsults in progressive muscle degeneration, progressive weakness, and hypertrophied calf muscles}