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pepyto

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A child is being admitted with an infratentorial brain tumor. Which anatomical regions of the brain does the nurse know this tumor might include? (Select all that apply.)
 
  A.
  Brainstem
  B.
  Cerebellum
  C.
  Cerebrum
  D.
  Frontal lobe
  E.
  Parietal lobe

Question 2

A child has been admitted with a paraspinal Ewing's sarcoma. The nursing instructor questions the student about assessing for signs of spinal cord compression. Which manifestations does this include? (Select all that apply.)
 
  A.
  Burning pain down the legs
  B.
  Difficulty with swallowing
  C.
  Foot drop, causing a limp
  D.
  Respiratory depression
  E.
  Weakness in the hands



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, B
Brain tumors in children are classified as either supratentorial or infratentorial. Infratentorial tumors are located in the posterior third of the brain, below the tentorium, and involve the brainstem and cerebellum. The cerebrum, frontal, and parietal lobes are located in the supratentorial section of the brain, which is the anterior two-thirds of the brain structure.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, C, E
Common manifestations of spinal cord compression include burning pain, often down the legs; foot drop causing difficulty with ambulation; and weakness in the hands. Other manifestations include numbness, cramping, and loss of sensation in the feet, and sexual dysfunction in the older patient. Swallowing problems and respiratory depression are not related.




pepyto

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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
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