Chapter 3, Problem 4CS

How does a speech language pathologist help children with communication disorders? Explain with specific techniques and examples.

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.

Hello, Can you please help me with the next question? How would you have responded to engagement prompt #2 that occurred in the recorded webinar? Why?   NCLEX QUESTION 2 During a hearing assessment, the nurse notes that the sound lateralizes to the clients left ear with the Weber test. The nurse analyzes this result as: A normal finding. A conductive hearing loss in the right ear. A sensorineural or conductive loss. The presence of nystagmus. Thank you in advance!

You are caring for Tim, a 78-y/o man admitted with a neurologic problem. As you enter his room, he says, “Hi, you must be my son’s friend. Come in. I’m Tim & this is my wife, Martha. I’m sorry our house is a mess. This year, 1968, isn’t a good year for us.” 1.How would you describe and document his mental status? 2.What may have contributed to this? Give at least three. 3.From your answer in #2, what will be your 3 topmost priority plans of care?   Do not forget to cite your references to support/justify your answers.

when do you think speech therapy is appropriate?

hyperopia   b)  presbyopia   c)  either a or b   d)  none of the above

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)?

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?