Chapter 13: Neurologic Diseases and Conditions: Screenings Flashcards

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What is screenings of Cerebrovascular Accident (Stroke)

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sudden onset of weakness, numbness or paralysis, difficulty speaking or understanding language, confusion or loss of consciouss seek appointment

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What is screenings of Transiet Ischemic Attack

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CVA type symptoms immediate assessment

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What is screenings of Epidural and Subdural Hematomas

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transported to emergency facility for treatment

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What is screenings of Cerebral Concussion

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suffered head injury and have loss of consciousness are in need of immediate assessment and intervention

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What is screenings of Cerebral Contusion

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suffered head injury and complained of severe headache develop onesided paralysis and experience a period of unconsciousness and need assessment

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What is screenings of Depressed Skull Fracture

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head injuries are in need of prompt intervention; immediate transfer to EMS

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What is screenings of Paraplegia and Quadriplegia

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acceleration-decelerration type of injury require stabilization for transport to emergency facility

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What is screenings of Degenerative Disk Disease

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severe back pain require prompt assessment

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What is screenings of Hernaited and Bulging Disk

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painful and serious condition and necessitates immediate medical attention

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What is screenings of Sciatic Nerve Injury–Spinal Stenosis

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lower back pain that radiates down the leg require prompt assessment

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What is screenings of Headache

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intractable head pain require prompt assessment

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What is screenings of Migraine

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patients known to experience migraine headaches, and those reporting typical headache symptoms require prompt treatment

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What is screenings of Epilepsy/A Seizure Disorder

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any form of seizure activity are in need of immediate assessment and intervention

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What is screenings of Parkinson’s Disease

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insidious onset of disease, patients and family membes may contact appointment because of vague neurological symptoms

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What is screenings of Huntington’s Chorea

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vague symptoms; exposured during routine visit usually

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What is screenings of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

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weakness and involuntary muscular contractions of the hands and arms should be assessed

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What is screenings of Restless Leg Syndrome

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difficulty and pain in legs while sitting seek attention

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What is screenings of Transiet Global Amnesia

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seen as soon as possible if allowed

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What is screenings of Peripheral Neuritis/Neuropathy

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loss of sensation in hands and feet should be promptly assessed

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What is screenings of Trigeminal Neuralgia (Tic Douloureux)

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so severe that individuals require immediate pain relief

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What is screenings of Bell’s Palsy

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sudden onset of one-sided facial paralysis require prompt assessment

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What is screenings of Meningitis

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early symptoms easily overlooked and may not appear severe enough to demand attention at first

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What is screenings of Encephalitis

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reporting stiffness in the neck and back, muscle weakness, accompanied by headache

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What is screenings of Guillain-Barre Syndrome

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numbness and tinglin of the feet and hands, followed by increasing muscle pain and tenderness and subseqent progressive muscle pain immediate assessment

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What is screenings of Brain Abscess
complain of unusual headache should be scheduled for an appointment as soon as possible; nause, vomiting, visual disturbances, stiff neck, anisocoria, etc. seek emergency care
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What is screenings of Poliomyelitis and Postpolio Syndrome
progressive muscle weakness, stiff neck, nausea, and vomiting and flaccid paralysis requires prompt assessment
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What is screenings of Intracranial Tumors (Brain Tumors)
symptoms somewhat vague at start; seizures, loss of consciousness, and reduced cognitive functioning require prompt assessment