CH: 24 Neuro Flashcards
whats included in the CNS
brain and spinal cord
whats included in the PNS
nerve fibers outside brain and spinal cord
nerves carry TO CNS via?
afferent
nerves carry FROM CNS via?
efferent
cerebellum
coordination of voluntary movement
thalamus
“relay station” receives info
hypothalamus
basic function and control coordination
brain stem composed of
midbrain
pons
medulla
which cranial nerves are in the brain stem
3-12
what does the spinal cord mediate
reflexes
decerebrate
poor prognosis
arms at side with wrists flexed
decorticate
arms/wrists curled toward chest
preictal
aura: subjective sensation preceding seizure
*auditory, visual, or motor
ictal
actual seizure occurence
postictal
after seizure
order of neuro exam
mental status
cranial nerves
motor nerves
sensory
reflex
ABCT
appearance
behavior
cognition
thought process
romberg test
stand without swaying
*positive means swayed or lost balance
ischemic stroke
sudden interruption of blood flow
thrombotic/embolic
hemorrhagic
acute rupture and bleeding