Neuro Anatomy
This lobe is responsible for decision-making and personality.
What is the frontal lobe?
This scale is used to assess stroke severity.
What is the NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)?
This scale assesses level of consciousness.
What is the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS)?
This cranial nerve is tested by having the patient shrug their shoulders.
What is CN XI (Accessory)?
This part of the brain regulates balance and coordination.
What is the cerebellum?
The scale used to assess the degree of disability in stroke patients.
What is the mRS?
A score of 3 on the GCS indicates this level of consciousness.
What is deep coma/unresponsive?
The optic nerve is also known as this cranial nerve number.
What is CN II?
This structure connects the two cerebral hemispheres.
What is the corpus callosum?
This drug must be given within 4.5 hours of symptom onset in eligible patients.
What is TNK?
Pupils that are "fixed and dilated" may indicate this.
What is increased intracranial pressure (ICP) or brain herniation?
This nerve controls facial movement and taste on the anterior two-thirds of the tongue.
What is CN VII (Facial)?
This area controls speech production.
What is Broca’s area?
This type of stroke is caused by a ruptured blood vessel.
What is a hemorrhagic stroke?
This test evaluates proprioception and cerebellar function by having the patient stand with eyes closed.
What is the Romberg test?
This cranial nerve is responsible for hearing and balance.
What is CN VIII (Vestibulocochlear)?
This part of the brainstem regulates breathing and heart rate.
What is the medulla oblongata?
This imaging is the gold standard for ruling out hemorrhage in acute stroke.
What is a non-contrast CT scan?
This term refers to abnormal flexion posturing, often due to brain injury.
What is decorticate posturing?
This cranial nerve is tested by checking the gag reflex.
What is the CN IX?