Exam 17: Neuromuscular Disorders

Typically, what is the first symptom to signal the presence of botulism in an infant

What infections may trigger Guillain Barré syndrome I.Campylobacter jejuni II.MyCoplasma pneumonia III.Cytomegalovirus IV.Epstein-Barr virus V.Varicella-zoster virus

What disorder causes Compromised airway tone, obstructive apneas, and hypopneas during sleep

What is the most Common form of botulism

In postoperative patients with Duchenne's muscular dystrophy, what respiratory Complication can arise as result of the respiratory muscle weakness and weak Cough effort I.Respiratory deCompensation II.Pneumothorax III.Atelectasis IV.Pulmonary edema V.MuCous plugging

What is the most cited food (approximately 20%) associated with incidences of infant botulism

Patients with a neuromuscular disease are no more prone to developing sColiosis of the spine than are other patients.

What are the three types of myasthenia gravis (MG) I.Congenital MG II.Neonatal MG III.Adolescent MG IV.Juvenile MG V.Infantile MG

Incidences of juvenile myasthenia gravis are more prevalent in Asian populations than in Caucasian populations.

In cases of infant botulism, what treatment reduces time spent on a ventilator and shortens hospital stays

Patients with Duchenne's muscular dystrophy should perform which of the following tests to keep a close eye on their pulmonary status I.Forced vital capacity II.Room air pulse oximetry III.Peak Cough flow IV.Maximum inspired pressure divided by maximal expiratory pressure V.Capnography VI.Arterial blood gases

What is the most lethal X-linked genetic disease that causes rapid muscle weakness

What are the best modes of ventilation for patients with Guillain Barré syndrome I.Synchronized intermittent mechanical ventilation pressure Control II.Synchronized intermittent mechanical ventilation pressure Control with pressure support III.Volume ventilation IV.Volume support ventilation

What test Confirms the diagnosis for Guillain Barré syndrome

What are the major causes of morbidity and mortality in patients with a neuromuscular disorder

As clinical manifestations of Guillain Barré syndrome progress, all of the following symptoms will be present except: I.Tachycardia II.Tachypnea III.Retractions IV.Normal breath sounds V.Shortness of breath VI.Hypoxia

How does a registered respiratory therapist noninvasively track the decline of patients with Guillain Barré syndrome I.Maximal inspired pressure II.Minute ventilation III.Forced vital capacity IV.Tidal volume V.Maximal expiratory pressure

When should initiation of noninvasive ventilation be Considered in patients with Duchenne's muscular dystrophy I.Forced vital capacity is less than 50% predicted. II.Abnormal sleep study suggesting hypoventilation and hypercarbia III.SpO₂ is less than 95% while awake. IV.Maximal expiratory pressure is less than 40 cm H₂O.

What anaerobic bacterium causes tetanus

Tetanus affects the respiratory system by causing which of the following symptoms I.Muscle spasms II.Muscle rigidity III.Diaphragmatic dysfunction IV.Trismus