This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: A child is being admitted with an infratentorial brain tumor. Which anatomical regions of the brain ... (Read 112 times)

pepyto

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 547
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



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

tkempin

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 332
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

  • Member
  • Posts: 547
Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


dawsa925

  • Member
  • Posts: 326
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

Did you know?

The word drug comes from the Dutch word droog (meaning "dry"). For centuries, most drugs came from dried plants, hence the name.

Did you know?

For pediatric patients, intravenous fluids are the most commonly cited products involved in medication errors that are reported to the USP.

Did you know?

Atropine was named after the Greek goddess Atropos, the oldest and ugliest of the three sisters known as the Fates, who controlled the destiny of men.

Did you know?

Intradermal injections are somewhat difficult to correctly administer because the skin layers are so thin that it is easy to accidentally punch through to the deeper subcutaneous layer.

Did you know?

Stevens-Johnson syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis syndrome are life-threatening reactions that can result in death. Complications include permanent blindness, dry-eye syndrome, lung damage, photophobia, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, permanent loss of nail beds, scarring of mucous membranes, arthritis, and chronic fatigue syndrome. Many patients' pores scar shut, causing them to retain heat.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library