Chapter 3, Problem 4CS

What are Speech-motor disorders? I am needing clarity on that.

PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: Bilateral severe to profound sensorineural hearing loss Sequaelae of pneumococcal meningitis POSTOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: Bilateral severe to profound sensorineural hearing loss Sequaelae of pneumococcal meningitis NAME OF PROCEDURE: Bilateral cochlear implantation with Advanced Bionics HiRes 90K multi-channel device INTRAOPERATIVE FINDINGS: Normal mastoid anatomy bilaterally with facial nerve present along anticipated course and round windows were calcified bilaterally. INDICATIONS: The patient is a 9-month-old male who was previously hospitalized with pneumococcal meningitis three months ago. Subsequent auditory brainstem response testing on multiple occasions revealed bilateral severe to profound sensorineural hearing loss, with normal middle ear functioning. Hearing aid trials were without significant benefit. After a discussion of the risks, benefits and alternatives, the patient was consented to for insertion of an Advanced Bionics cochlear implant device.

What is the definition for prelingual hearing loss?

Parietal lobe neglect :-a- is characterized by inability to use skeletal muscles on the opposite side of the bodyb- is characterized by inability to use skeletal muscles on the same side of the bodyc- results from damage of primary sensory cortex.d- causes loss of sensations on the same side of the body

I need clarification of why patients with Werneicke's aphasia have as much difficulty reading and writing as they do speaking and understanding Speech?

What challenges did stephen hawkings face living with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)?

What are the major causes of neurogenic speech disorders? Be 
specific about affected populations and give examples (an example of an infection would be HIV).

List the 3 things you can do when talking to a resident with dementia.

Patricia Savon is 34 years old. She has come to the clinic because of a general feeling of weakness and some difficulty walking. She also has had problems with her vision. When you bring Patricia to the examining room, she asks you to leave the door open because she is afraid of being shut inside. The physician does a physical examination on Patricia and orders some diagnostic tests. A possible diagnosis for Patricia is multiple sclerosis. 1. The fear that Patricia experiences is known as _______________. 2. Understanding Patricia’s fears, what type of nuclear imaging test will be ordered for her? 3. Patricia wants to know how nuclear imaging works; she is afraid of radiation. Explain to her how imaging devices work. 4. What additional instructions and information can you give Patricia regarding the test? 5. Are there other imaging tests that could be ordered for Patricia?