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OSWALD

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An adult is diagnosed with communicating hydrocephalus. The form of hydrocephalus in adults is most often caused by:
 
  a. overproduction of CSF.
  b. intercellular edema.
  c. elevated arterial blood pressure.
  d. defective CSF reabsorption.

Question 2

A patient with an addiction to alcohol checked into a rehabilitation center as a result of experi-encing delirium, inability to concentrate, and being easily distracted. What term would be used to document this state?
 
  a. Acute confusional state
  b. Echolalia
  c. Dementia
  d. Dysphagia



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amy.lauersdorf90

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Communicating hydrocephalus occurs because of defective reabsorption of the fluid. Hydro-cephalus can occur because of overproduction of CSF, but in adults it occurs most often because of defective reabsorption of the fluid. Hydrocephalus is not due to either intercellular edema or elevated arterial blood pressure.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Delirium and the inability to concentrate are characteristics of acute confusional state. Echolalia is the repeating of words and phrases. Dementia is characterized by loss of recent and remote memory. Dysphagia is difficulty speaking.




OSWALD

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Excellent


rachel

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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