Miscellaneous
What are the 3 parts of the Glascow Coma Scale?
Motor response
Verbal response
Eye response
Cloudy CSF is indicative of which type of meningitis?
Bacterial
Displacement of brain tissue out of its normal anatomical location.
Brain herniation
Which disease is characteristic of the following?
involuntary, irregular, jerky, dancelike (choreiform) movements
mild fidgeting and facial grimacing
hesitant speech
Abnormal tilt of the head
dysphagia
personality changes
inappropriate behavior
Huntington Disease
What part of the body is associated with nuchal rigidity?
The neck
Name the 8th cranial nerve and what it is responsible for.
Vestibulocochlear (auditory): Hearing and balance
During which diagnostic test must the hair be clean and dry?
Electroencephalogram (EEG)
Herpes simplex is the most common cause of this disease.
Encephalitis
Which is characteristic of the following?
aura
repetitive, purposeless behaviors
potential loss of consciousness
visual disturbances
Seizures
A small gap between neurons
Synapse
What is necrosis?
Tissue death
What is included in the pre and post-procedure for a myelogram?
Pre: Check allergies to contrast
Verify informed consent
Post: Encourage fluids
HOB elevated less than 30 degrees
Monitor for seizures
Hydration
Renal Function
This disorder usually involves an aura and can be treated with NSAIDS, vasoconstrictors and triptans.
Migraines
Can be caused by an ingrown toenail, impaction, uti, pressure ulcers after a spinal cord injury.
Autonomic dysreflexia
CSF
Brain
Blood
Describe the pathophysiology for a herniated disc.
Disc displaces and compresses one or more nerve roots, causing symptoms.
What is a priority assessment for a lumbar puncture?
Monitor the puncture site for bleeding and CSF leakage
What is the difference between Dementia and Alzheimer Disease?
Alzheimer is a type of dementia. Dementia is a progressive loss of mental functioning that interferes with memory, the ability to think clearly and learn, and eventually the ability to function
List at least 3 signs and symptoms of Spinal cord injuries
Paralysis
Paresthesia's
bladder/bowel incontinence
respiratory support
List the 12 cranial nerves in order.
Olfactory
Optic
Oculomotor
Trochlear
Trigeminal
Abducens
Facial
Vestibulocochlear
Glossopharyngeal
Vagus
Spinal Accessory
Hypoglossal
Which procedure uses the following guidelines?
1. Npo 6 hours prior to procedure
2. Check for allergies to dye, iodine or shellfish
3. Check renal function
4. Anticoagulant use may cause additional monitoring post procedure
5. Restrict movement 8-12 hours to prevent rebleeding at the catheter site.
Angiogram
Define Parkinson Disease
chronic degenerative movement disorder that arises in the basal ganglia in the cerebrum.
Characterized by tremors, changes in posture and gait, rigidity, and slowness of movements/A
Choreiform movement is a sign of what disease?
Huntington's Disease
List the 4 parts of the brain.
Brainstem
Cerebellum
Diencephalon
Cerebrum