Cellulitis of the right lower extremity may present with which assessment finding?
Paresthesia of the right lower extremity
Delayed capillary refill time
Pallor of the right toes
Hot, tender edematous area
The Correct Answer is D
A. Paresthesia (numbness or tingling) is not a typical finding in cellulitis and may suggest nerve involvement or other conditions.
B. Delayed capillary refill time would indicate poor circulation or possible shock but is not a direct sign of cellulitis.
C. Pallor of the right toes could suggest circulatory issues but is not associated with cellulitis.
D. Cellulitis is an infection of the skin and underlying tissues, usually presenting with warmth (hot), tenderness, redness, and swelling (edema) at the site of infection.
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Correct Answer is A
Explanation
A. The constriction and dilation of blood vessels in the brain helps maintain appropriate cerebral blood flow and cerebral perfusion pressure (CPP) despite fluctuations in blood pressure.
B. Catecholamines regulate other systemic body functions, but they do not directly impact cerebral perfusion pressure.
C. Carbon dioxide exhalation can affect blood flow, but the primary regulation of CPP is through blood vessel constriction and dilation.
D. The amount of blood pumped from the heart can impact overall blood pressure but does not directly regulate cerebral perfusion pressure.
Correct Answer is A
Explanation
A. Brudzinski's sign is a clinical sign of meningeal irritation where passive neck flexion causes involuntary flexion of the hips and knees. It is a positive sign of meningitis.
B. Bradykinesia refers to slow movement, commonly associated with Parkinson’s disease.
C. Nuchal rigidity is stiffness in the neck, a sign of meningitis, but it does not describe the involuntary leg movement seen in this case.
D. Kernig's sign involves resistance to extending the leg while the hip is flexed, not the involuntary flexion of the legs.
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