Neuro Basics
Neurology is____.
the study of nervous system disorders.
_____ is a sudden burst of abnormal electrical activity in the brain.
Seizure
True or False: a stroke is not a medical emergency.
False: 911 should be called immediately.
Neuropathy is________.
nerve damage.
The first thing you should do if you suspect a stroke.
Call 911 Immediately!
The nervous system includes:
brain, spinal cord, & nerves.
True or False: seizures only last a few seconds.
False - some seizures can last over 5 minutes.
This phrase means every minute counts in stroke treatment.
Time is tissue.
Neuropathy usually effects these body parts.
Hands or feet.
Cushion head, roll onto side, keep calm.
The brain is known as the_____.
"control center"
What does a seizure look like?
Sudden collapse, shaking, loss of consciousness.
This acronym helps recognize stroke symptoms quickly!
BEFAST!
True or False: sensations of burning and tingling of the extremities are some of the symptoms of neuropathy.
True- along with possible numbness.
True or False: If I notice someone having a seizure I should hold them tight and place something against their teeth so they don't swallow their tongue.
False: putting an object in the mouth during a seizure is dangerous- it can break their teeth/ block their airway/ injure their jaw and mouth. Placing them on their side allows their airway to be intact & stop tongue from falling backwards.
Functions of the brain include____.
control thoughts, feelings, movements, reflexes, & basic body functions.
This is a recurrent seizure disorder.
Epilepsy
A stroke caused by blood clot blocking flow to the brain.
Ischemic
True or False: if you have diabetes you will have neuropathy.
False: diabetes can cause neuropathy, but not everyone that has diabetes will experience this.
This intervention can be used in strokes and seizures to tell us how long the symtpoms have been going on for.
Timing the start of symptom onset.
What is the function of the spinal cord?
Carries electrical signals from brain down the spine.
Common causes of seizures can be from______.
Epilepsy, drug use/overdose, ETOH withdrawal, brain injury/trauma.
The brain needs this substance most to survive.
Oxygen-blood flow.
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Name 3 common causes of neuropathy:
I should call 911 in the presence of a seizure if:
lasts more than 5 minutes, person doesnt wake up, injury occurs, its a first time seizure.