Tired Swimmer Case Study

The Tired Swimmer Case Study

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Answer the Following Questions for Parts I(IV.

Part I:

What vital signs or symptoms does Annie exhibit?

● Blurred vision, eye strain, weak aching fingers, constant fatigue, breathing problems

Can you see any common features in Annie’s signs and symptoms?

● The blurred vision and eye strain might indicate a problem with the optic nerve, which points to a nervous system problem.

Why is Annie having problems breathing?

● She could have trouble breathing because she is overworking herself, or too stressed about swimming. There are a number of answers to this question, there would have to be more investigation to clearly pinpoint the main reason to Annie’s breathing troubles.

What are the possible reasons for Annie’s condition?

● The possible reason for her eye troubles is her eyes were not yet accommodated to wearing contacts for long periods of time, and her hands and fingers could be constantly aching due to the excessive work that comes with being a college student.

Part II:

What additional vital signs or symptoms does Annie exhibit?

● extreme drowsiness and stress

From the internet, find a picture that shows the mammalian spinal cord in cross section. Include the url where you found it and a statement of why you feel this is a good example.

http://img.medscape.com/pi/emed/ckb/clinical_procedures/1134815-1148570-1177.jpg

How could a decline in muscle function contribute to eyestrain and blurred vision?

● The eye muscles could be failing, causing them to strain more than usual in order to see normally.

What are the possible reasons for Annie’s condition?

● There could be motor neuron problems, which would cause a decrease in muscle function.

Part III:

According to the conduction test, was Annie’s nerve function normal?

● Yes

According to Annie’s EMG test, was...