Chapter 2: Listen to learn Flashcards
What is Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis?
A degenerative disease of the motor nerve cells of the brain and spinal cord.
Description of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis:
Patients become progressively weaker until they are completely paralyzed.
What is Anesthetic?
The medication used to induce anesthesia.
what is anesthesia?
The absence of normal sensation especially sensitivity to pain.
What is Anesthetist?
A medical professional who specializes in administering anesthesia.
An Anesthetist is a physician?
No. for example a nurse anesthetist.
what is Carotid Ultrasonography?
An ultrasound study of the carotid artery.
What does the Carotid Ultrasonography do?
Detect plaque buildup in the artery to predict or diagnose ischemic stroke.
what is Cerebrovascular Accident?
Damage to the brain.
Cerebrovascular Accident is also known as?
Stroke.
How does Cerebrovascular Accident (stroke) occur?
When the blood flow to the brain is disrupted by a blockage of the blood supply.
What is Claustrophobia?
An abnormal fear of being in enclosed spaces.
What is Coma?
A state of unconsciousness with absence of eye movements, lack of speech and no response to painful stimuli.
What is Delirium?
Acute and potentially reversible condition that comes on suddenly.
Delirium is often associated with what?
High fever, intoxication or shock.
What is Delusion?
A false believe that is maintained even with obvious proof or evidence.
What is Dementia
A slowly progressive decline in mental abilities, accompanied by personality changes.
What is Echoencephalography?
The use of ultrasound imaging to diagnose a shift in the midline structures of the brain.
What is Electroencephalography?
The process of recording the electrical activity of the brain through the use of electrodes attached to the scalp.
What is Epilepsy?
A chronic neurological condition characterized by repeatedly episodes of seizures of varying severity.
What is Factitious Disorder?
When a person act like they have a mental illness when in reality they don’t.
What is Hallucination?
A perception of having seen, heard, touched or smelled something when that wasn’t actually there.
What is Hemorrhagic Stroke?
Damage that occurs when a blood vessel in the brain leaks or ruptures.
Hemorrhagic Stroke is also known as?
Bleed.
What is Ischemic Stroke?
When the flow of blood to the brain is blocked.
Ischemic Stroke can be caused by what?
By narrowing of the carotid artery or by a cerebral thrombosis.
What is Lethargy?
A lowered level of consciousness marked by listlessness drowsiness and apathy.
What is Peripheral Neuropathy?
A painful condition of the nerves of the hands and feet caused by damage to the peripheral nerves.
What is Posttraumatic Stress Disorder?
The develop of characteristic symptoms after a traumatic event when someone felt intense fear helplessness or horror.
