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What is the primary pathophysiologic process of spinal shock?
(A) 1,085 of control of cardiovascular mechanism
(B) Temporary loss of reflex function below the level of injury
(C) Exaggerated sympathetic response
(D) Damage to the lower motor neurons

The polydipsia and polyuria related to diabetes mellitus are primarily caused by :
(A) The release of ketones from cells during fat metabolism
(B) Fluid shifts resulting from the osmotic effect of hyperglycemia
(C) Damage to the kidneys from exposure to high levels of glucose
(D) Changes in RBC resulting from attachment of excessive glucose to Haemoglobin

A client has manifestations of autonomic dysreflexia. Which of these assessments would
indicate possible cause for this condition?

൧) Kinked catheter tubing (B) Extreme hypertension

(C) Skin breakdown over the coccyx ൯) Respiratory wheezes and stridor

The most effective intervention in decreasing absorption of an ingested poison 15 :
(A) Ipecac syrup (B) Milk dilution
(C) Gastric lavage ൯) Activated charcoal

Carotid Endarterectomy is done to :
(A) Decrease cerebral edema
(B) Reduce the brain damage that occurs during a stroke in evolution
(C) Prevent a stroke by removing artheroscerotic plaques blocking cerebral blood flow

(D) Provide a circulatory bypass around thrombotic plaques obstructing cranial
circulation

Normal PR interval is :
(A) 0.9 seconds (B) 0.012 - 0.020 seconds
(C) 0.010 seconds () 0.3-0.5 seconds

Impetigo is an inflammatory skin disease caused by :
(A) Pneumococci (B) Staphylococcus Aureus
(C) LICE (D) Ring worm infection

An ABG value with decreased PaCOs, increased pH with normal bicarbonate indicate :
(A) Metabolic Acidosis ൯) Respiratory Acidosis
(C) Metabolic Alkalosis (D) Respiratory Alkalosis

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