While you are getting vital signs, the father tells you that he has been trying to research myelomeningo-
cele on the Internet, but he is still confused, especially about the difference between myelomeningocele
and meningocele.
Using lay terms, what would you tell the father about the pathophysiology of
myelomeningocele? What is the difference between myelomeningocele and meningocele?
The nerves of the spinal cord send messages to other parts of the body to help with sensations and
movement. When your baby was growing, the tube of the spinal cord did not close all the way. The
sac contains spinal fluid and some of the nerves and meninges, which are layers of tissue that cover
the brain and spinal cord. In babies with meningocele, the sac contains meninges and spinal fluid
but no nerves from the spinal cord.
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The child has been admitted to the hospital unit newly diagnosed with retinoblastoma. The nurse would expect to see:
1. A red reflex. 2. Yellow sclera. 3. A white pupil. 4. Blue-tinged sclera.
When is the mental status portion of the neurologic system examination performed?
a. During the history-taking process b. During assessment of cranial nerves and deep tendon reflexes c. During the time when questions related to memory are asked d. Continually, throughout the entire interac-tion with a patient
In a meta-analysis, the researcher displays a symmetrical funnel plot of the data from a group of studies. This indicates
a. heterogenicity of study samples. b. limited publication bias. c. methodological bias. d. reporting bias.
A patient asks about the role of vitamin C in the diet and health. The nurse should respond that vitamin C is indicated for the treatment and prevention of:
1. the common cold. 2. osteoporosis. 3. scurvy. 4. rickets.