Brain Anatomy
This part of the brain controls balance and coordination
What is the cerebellum
Autonomic dysreflexia most commonly occurs in patients with spinal cord injuries above this level?
This type of spinal cord injury results in partial loss of motor or sensory function.
What is an incomplete spinal cord injury?
This gives us the ability of the nervous system to change itself, form new connections, and create new neurons in order to compensate for injury or adapt to changes in the environment.
What is neuroplasticity?
This medication that starts with a "B" helps with spasticity.
What is Baclofen?
This lobe is primarily responsible for the decision- making and personality
What is the frontal lobe
A pounding headache is a classic symptom caused by this dangerous physiologic change.
What is severe hypertension?
This syndrome results in greater weakness in the upper extremities than the lower extremities.
What is central cord syndrome?
A brain injury caused by lack of oxygen to the brain is known as this.
What is an anoxic (or hypoxic) brain injury?
This medication starting with a "K" is to manage/prevent seizures.
Damage to this lobe can impair how we receive images and vision can be disrupted.
What is the occipital lobe
What is the most common trigger of AD?
What is bladder distention?
This spinal cord injury results in paralysis of all four extremities.
What is quadriplegia (tetraplegia)?
This is the abnormal increase in muscle tone that may interfere with a person's general functioning, self care, and mobility.
What is spasticity?
This medication starting with a "Z" is an anti-depressant that can help improve mood.
What is Zoloft?
Damage to this lobe can result in Broca's aphasia or Wernicke's aphasia
What is the temporal lobe
This is the FIRST nursing intervention when autonomic dysreflexia is suspected.
What is sit the patient upright?
Sudden loss of reflexes and flaccid paralysis following an injury is called this.
What is spinal shock?
The most common brain injury in ages 0-4.
What is an ABI?
This anti-psychotic starting with "S" can help promote behavioral control.
What is Seroquel.
This part of your brain control basic vital functions
What is the brain stem
What medications can be used if blood pressure does not improve after removing the trigger.
What is nitroglycerin paste and nifedipine?
This exam should not be completed until spinal shock has been resolved.
What is the ASIA impairment scale?
A condition of altered consciousness where the person displays some acknowledgment of self or environment.
What is disorder of consciousness?
This medication starting with "G" can help with nerve pain.
What is Gabapentin?