Gen. Med: Head, ENT

Question 1

The cerebrum controls…

Answer 1

Coordinates all voluntary muscle activities, interprets sensory impulses & controls higher mental functions (memory, reasoning, intelligence, learning, judgement, & emotion)

Question 2

Cerebellum controls…

Answer 2

Synergistic movements of skeletal muscle and plays a critical role in coordination of voluntary movements

Question 3

The pons controls…

Answer 3

Sleep, posture, respiration, swallowing, & bladder

Question 4

The medulla oblongata location ad function

Answer 4

• Lowest part of the brain stem

* regulates HR, breathing, BP, coughing, sneezing, & vomiting

Question 5

Layers of meninges…

Answer 5

SKULL
*Dura mater
   ^periosteal layer
   ^meningeal layer
-Subdural space
*Arachnoid mater
-Subarachnoid space
*pia mater
BRAIN

Question 6

Meninges are…

Answer 6

3 membranes that protect the brain and spinal cord

Question 7

Dura mater?

Answer 7

• Consists of dense, fibrous, in elastic sheath

* Encloses the brain and cord

Question 8

Arachnoid mater?

Answer 8

• Extremely delicate sheath
• Lines the dura mater
• Attached to the spinal cord

Question 9

The Subdural space contains…

Answer 9

• Veins

* Connects the dura & arachnoid

Question 10

The Subarachnoid space…

Answer 10

• Contains spinal fluid

* Separates the arachnoid and pia

Question 11

The Pia mater…

Answer 11

• Delicate, highly vascularized membrane

* Adheres closely to the spinal cord & brain

Question 12

Cerebrospinal fluid location & function

Answer 12

*Between arachnoid & pia
^completely surrounds & suspends the brain
*Cushions & diminishes shock force

Question 13

6 aspects of neurological exam…

Answer 13

1. Cerebral: cognitive function
2. Cranial Nerve
3. Cerebellar: coordination & motor function
4. Sensory
5. Reflex
6. Motor

Question 14

Battle’s Sign?

Answer 14

Bleeding behind the ears

Question 15

Contrecoup Injury?

Answer 15

A blow to the head with the injury occurring on the opposite side of impact