Brainiac
What forms constantly?
CSF
What does a vegetative state refer to?
loss of awareness and intellectual function
What is the best definition of aphasia?
the inability to comprehend or express language appropriately
Following a head injury, what is the most likely cause of secondary damage to the brain?
hematoma or infection
Herpes zoster can be identified by a typical:
Painful vesicular rash
What is the largest part of the brain?
cerebrum
Which of the following conditions is NOT part of the criteria for a declaration of “brain death”?
Memory loss
Aphasia is broken down into 5 subcategories. Which one describes the inability to read or understand words:
receptive
An epidural hematoma is located between the:
dura mater and the skull
The rabies virus is usually transmitted by:
bites from infected animals
Where is the thalamus and hypothalamus located?
Diencephalon
Locked-in syndrome is described as
aware and capable of thinking but paralyzed
Impaired reading ability describes
alexia
Following an injury at L2 to L3 (lower back), what would indicate recovery from spinal shock?
slow return of sensation in the legs
Which signs are indicative of polio syndrome?
Attacks neurons of medulla and spinal cord
Which part of the nervous system has control over the digestive system?
parasympathetic
What is an early indicator of increasing intracranial pressure?
Decreased pupillary responses
The Wernicke area
comprehends language
Which type of head injury fracture typically has several fracture lines?
comminuted
What are the significant early signs of a ruptured cerebral aneurysm?
vomiting and visual disturbances
Which part of the brain regulates respiratory function?
medulla oblongata
What is Hemianopia?
optic chiasm damage
Dysarthria can be described as
cannot articulate words clearly
Following a spinal injury at C5, what is the expected effect during the period of spinal shock?
spastic paralysis at the site of the injury
In many types of encephalitis, such as Western equine encephalitis, how are the viruses transmitted?
bites of mosquitos and ticks