brain and spinal operative, symptomatic terms Flashcards
incision of the carotid artery
carotid endarterectomy
removing part of the spinal cord
cordectomy
removal of the lamina
laminectomy
build a platform on the head
stereotaxy
drainage of the brain fluid
surgical shunts for hydrocephalus
loss of pain
analgesia
trouble talking
aphasia
movement that has no purpose
apraxia
lack of coordination
ataxia
aware of having a seizure
aura
have CSF in the ear
cerebrospinal otorrhea
unconscious
coma
involuntary muscle movement
convulsion
feeling really good
euphoria
half of the body is paralyzed
hemiplegia
hyperstimulation
hyperesthesia
constant movement of eyeballs
nystagmus
numbness or tickling
paresthesia
lower part of the body is paralyzed
paraplegia
slight paralysis
paresis
inflammation of the root of the nerve
radiculitis
fainting
syncope
involuntary muscle contraction
tic
draw fluid from the spine
lumbar puncture
a reflex action in which the big toe remains extended or extends itself when the sole of the foot is stimulated
babinski reflex
an involuntary blinking of the eyelids elicited by stimulation of the cornea
blink reflex
severe neck stiffness causes a patient’s hips and knees to flex when the neck is flexed
brudzinski’s sign
test for meningitis
kernig’s sign
A loss of balance is interpreted
Romberg’s sign
