Neither metabolic vasogenic nor ischemic edema is

Neither metabolic, vasogenic, nor ischemic edema is
observed as a result of noncommunicating
hydrocephalus.
REF: p. 376
22
.
An adult is diagnosed with communicating
hydrocephalus. The form of hydrocephalus in
adults is most often caused by:
REF: p. 376
23
.
A 16-year-old male fell off the bed of a pickup
truck and hit his forehead on the road. He now
has resistance to passive movement that varies
proportionally with the force applied. He is most
likely suffering from:
REF: p. 377, Table 15-16

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A patient reports tiring easily, having difficulty
rising from a sitting position, and the inability
to stand on toes. The nurse would expect a
diagnosis of:
REF: pp. 376-377
25
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A patient has paralysis of both legs. What type
of paralysis does the patient have?
a. Paraplegia
b. Quadriplegia
c. Infraparaplegia
d. Paresthesia
ANS: A
Paraplegia is the paralysis of both legs. Quadriplegia is
the paralysis of all four extremities. Infraparaplegia is not
a description of paralysis. Paresthesia is a loss of
sensation, not paralysis.
REF: p. 382, Box 15-6
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Spinal shock is characterized by: