Chapter 13: Neurologic Diseases and Conditions: Screenings

Question 1

What is screenings of Cerebrovascular Accident (Stroke)

Answer 1

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

Question 2

What is screenings of Transiet Ischemic Attack

Answer 2

CVA type symptoms immediate assessment

Question 3

What is screenings of Epidural and Subdural Hematomas

Answer 3

transported to emergency facility for treatment

Question 4

What is screenings of Cerebral Concussion

Answer 4

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

Question 5

What is screenings of Cerebral Contusion

Answer 5

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

Question 6

What is screenings of Depressed Skull Fracture

Answer 6

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

Question 7

What is screenings of Paraplegia and Quadriplegia

Answer 7

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

Question 8

What is screenings of Degenerative Disk Disease

Answer 8

severe back pain require prompt assessment

Question 9

What is screenings of Hernaited and Bulging Disk

Answer 9

painful and serious condition and necessitates immediate medical attention

Question 10

What is screenings of Sciatic Nerve Injury–Spinal Stenosis

Answer 10

lower back pain that radiates down the leg require prompt assessment

Question 11

What is screenings of Headache

Answer 11

intractable head pain require prompt assessment

Question 12

What is screenings of Migraine

Answer 12

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

Question 13

What is screenings of Epilepsy/A Seizure Disorder

Answer 13

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

Question 14

What is screenings of Parkinson’s Disease

Answer 14

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

Question 15

What is screenings of Huntington’s Chorea

Answer 15

vague symptoms; exposured during routine visit usually

Question 16

What is screenings of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

Answer 16

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

Question 17

What is screenings of Restless Leg Syndrome

Answer 17

difficulty and pain in legs while sitting seek attention

Question 18

What is screenings of Transiet Global Amnesia

Answer 18

seen as soon as possible if allowed

Question 19

What is screenings of Peripheral Neuritis/Neuropathy

Answer 19

loss of sensation in hands and feet should be promptly assessed

Question 20

What is screenings of Trigeminal Neuralgia (Tic Douloureux)

Answer 20

so severe that individuals require immediate pain relief

Question 21

What is screenings of Bell’s Palsy

Answer 21

sudden onset of one-sided facial paralysis require prompt assessment

Question 22

What is screenings of Meningitis

Answer 22

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

Question 23

What is screenings of Encephalitis

Answer 23

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

Question 24

What is screenings of Guillain-Barre Syndrome

Answer 24

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

Question 25

What is screenings of Brain Abscess

Answer 25

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

Question 26

What is screenings of Poliomyelitis and Postpolio Syndrome

Answer 26

progressive muscle weakness, stiff neck, nausea, and vomiting and flaccid paralysis requires prompt assessment

Question 27

What is screenings of Intracranial Tumors (Brain Tumors)

Answer 27

symptoms somewhat vague at start; seizures, loss of consciousness, and reduced cognitive functioning require prompt assessment