CH: 24 Neuro

Question 1

whats included in the CNS

Answer 1

brain and spinal cord

Question 2

whats included in the PNS

Answer 2

nerve fibers outside brain and spinal cord

Question 3

nerves carry TO CNS via?

Answer 3

afferent

Question 4

nerves carry FROM CNS via?

Answer 4

efferent

Question 5

cerebellum

Answer 5

coordination of voluntary movement

Question 6

thalamus

Answer 6

“relay station” receives info

Question 7

hypothalamus

Answer 7

basic function and control coordination

Question 8

brain stem composed of

Answer 8

midbrain
pons
medulla

Question 9

which cranial nerves are in the brain stem

Answer 9

3-12

Question 10

what does the spinal cord mediate

Answer 10

reflexes

Question 11

decerebrate

Answer 11

poor prognosis
arms at side with wrists flexed

Question 12

decorticate

Answer 12

arms/wrists curled toward chest

Question 13

preictal

Answer 13

aura: subjective sensation preceding seizure
*auditory, visual, or motor

Question 14

ictal

Answer 14

actual seizure occurence

Question 15

postictal

Answer 15

after seizure

Question 16

order of neuro exam

Answer 16

mental status
cranial nerves
motor nerves
sensory
reflex

Question 17

ABCT

Answer 17

appearance
behavior
cognition
thought process

Question 18

romberg test

Answer 18

stand without swaying
*positive means swayed or lost balance

Question 19

ischemic stroke

Answer 19

sudden interruption of blood flow
thrombotic/embolic

Question 20

hemorrhagic

Answer 20

acute rupture and bleeding