Chapter 13: Neurologic Diseases and Conditions: Screenings Flashcards
What is screenings of Cerebrovascular Accident (Stroke)
sudden onset of weakness, numbness or paralysis, difficulty speaking or understanding language, confusion or loss of consciouss seek appointment
What is screenings of Transiet Ischemic Attack
CVA type symptoms immediate assessment
What is screenings of Epidural and Subdural Hematomas
transported to emergency facility for treatment
What is screenings of Cerebral Concussion
suffered head injury and have loss of consciousness are in need of immediate assessment and intervention
What is screenings of Cerebral Contusion
suffered head injury and complained of severe headache develop onesided paralysis and experience a period of unconsciousness and need assessment
What is screenings of Depressed Skull Fracture
head injuries are in need of prompt intervention; immediate transfer to EMS
What is screenings of Paraplegia and Quadriplegia
acceleration-decelerration type of injury require stabilization for transport to emergency facility
What is screenings of Degenerative Disk Disease
severe back pain require prompt assessment
What is screenings of Hernaited and Bulging Disk
painful and serious condition and necessitates immediate medical attention
What is screenings of Sciatic Nerve Injury–Spinal Stenosis
lower back pain that radiates down the leg require prompt assessment
What is screenings of Headache
intractable head pain require prompt assessment
What is screenings of Migraine
patients known to experience migraine headaches, and those reporting typical headache symptoms require prompt treatment
What is screenings of Epilepsy/A Seizure Disorder
any form of seizure activity are in need of immediate assessment and intervention
What is screenings of Parkinson’s Disease
insidious onset of disease, patients and family membes may contact appointment because of vague neurological symptoms
What is screenings of Huntington’s Chorea
vague symptoms; exposured during routine visit usually
What is screenings of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
weakness and involuntary muscular contractions of the hands and arms should be assessed
What is screenings of Restless Leg Syndrome
difficulty and pain in legs while sitting seek attention
What is screenings of Transiet Global Amnesia
seen as soon as possible if allowed
What is screenings of Peripheral Neuritis/Neuropathy
loss of sensation in hands and feet should be promptly assessed
What is screenings of Trigeminal Neuralgia (Tic Douloureux)
so severe that individuals require immediate pain relief
What is screenings of Bell’s Palsy
sudden onset of one-sided facial paralysis require prompt assessment
What is screenings of Meningitis
early symptoms easily overlooked and may not appear severe enough to demand attention at first
What is screenings of Encephalitis
reporting stiffness in the neck and back, muscle weakness, accompanied by headache
What is screenings of Guillain-Barre Syndrome
numbness and tinglin of the feet and hands, followed by increasing muscle pain and tenderness and subseqent progressive muscle pain immediate assessment
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
What is screenings of Poliomyelitis and Postpolio Syndrome
progressive muscle weakness, stiff neck, nausea, and vomiting and flaccid paralysis requires prompt assessment
What is screenings of Intracranial Tumors (Brain Tumors)
symptoms somewhat vague at start; seizures, loss of consciousness, and reduced cognitive functioning require prompt assessment
