MS and connective diseases
Neurological
CNS Disorders
Cerebrovascular Disorders
PNS Disorders
100

Describe the R.I.C.E Acronym

Rest, Ice, Compress, Elevate 

100

Describe the PERRLA acronym

Pupils Equal Round Reactive to Light with Accomodation
100

Which is more severe, viral or bacterial meningitis?

Bacterial 

100

This is the term for a temporary blockage of cerebral circulation 

Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) 

100

This disorder affects the 5th cranial nerve

Trigeminal Neuralgia 

200

Name one thromboembolic prevention method

SCD, Ted Hose, Aspirin, early ambulation

200

These nerves carry signals TO the spinal cord

Afferent Nerves 

200

This is the name for the sign when a patient is supine, you lift their head and their knees are flexed in response 

Brudzinski's sign 

200

name the two types of strokes: 

Hemorrhagic and ischemic

200

a tensilon test that is positive should show which result?

Temporary improved muscle strength
300

Name one of the nodes found with osteoarthritis patients

Heberden and Bouchard's Nodes

300

Position after lumbar puncture

Supine, no more than 30 degree angle 

300

this is the name for a seizure with fast contraction and relaxation periods

clonic seizure

300

This is the term when a patient cannot understand written or spoken words:

Receptive aphasia 

300

What is it called when a patient with Myasthenia gravis is given too much anticholinesterase drugs?

Cholinergic crisis

400

Which labs indicate muscle damage (name two)

Creatine Kinase (CK) and Myoglobin

400

Which symptoms to monitor for after contrast is used?

Allergic reaction (rash, itching, swelling, difficulty breathing) and kidney function 

400

describe an event where a patient with a spinal cord injury may have autonomic dysreflexia:

Injury above T6. May result from bladder distention or bowel impaction 

400

what is the time cutoff for thrombolytic therapy from onset of symptoms of a stoke?

3-4.5hrs 

400

A patient has Bell Palsy. Name one of the listed conditions that increases the risk of having Bell Palsy

Possibly due to nerve trauma from viral infection, 3rd trimester of pregnancy, immune disorders (HIV / AIDS), and diabetes 


500

Name the 5 P's of the Neurovascular Assessment

Pain, Pallor, Pulse, Paresthesia, and Paralysis 
500

Which number is the optic cranial nerve?

two (2)

500

A patient just fell and hit their spine on a chair. You suspect a spinal injury. Their blood pressure is 82/41, and their heart rate of 38. What is the patient currently experiencing?

Neurogenic shock 

500

Name all four parts of the F.A.S.T exam

Facial drop, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, Time to call 911

500

Name the 6 words as given in the acronym S.L.U.D.G.E

Salvation, Lacrimation, Urination, Diarrhea, GI cramps, and Emesis