General CNS and Paralysis

Question 1

Parkinson’s Disease

Answer 1

Idiopathic Neurodegenerative condition of the midbrain affecting motor control, coordination and gait patterns

Question 2

Transient Ischemic Attack

Answer 2

Ministroke – temporary decrease of blood supply to part of the brain

Question 3

Spastic Paralysis

Answer 3

Causes muscles to spasm or twitch, muscles become tight and hard

Question 4

Diplegia

Answer 4

Paralysis that affects the same area on both sides of the body.

Question 5

Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

Answer 5

Autoimmune disease that attacks the Myelin Sheath around the axons of neurons in the Central Nervous System

Question 6

Cerebral Palsy

Answer 6

Neurodevelopmental disorder resulting from a permanent but non-progressive injury to the brain sustained in early development

Question 7

Spina Bifida

Answer 7

A neural tube defect in which the spine or spinal cord never closes completely

Question 8

Hemiplegia

Answer 8

Paralysis that affects one arm and lone leg on the same side of the body.

Question 9

Stroke

Answer 9

Blood supply to one part of the brain is interrupted or reduced preventing brain tissue from getting oxygen

Question 10

FASTER

Answer 10

Stroke
F= Face; A= Arms; S=Stability; T=Talking; E=Eyes; R= React
React- call 9-1-1 immediately

Question 11

Paraplegia

Answer 11

paralysis from the waist down

Question 12

Quadriplegia / Tetraplegia

Answer 12

paralysis in both arms and both legs

Question 13

Monoplegia

Answer 13

paralysis in one arm or one leg