Nervous System Flashcards
The name of the clear fluid that surrounds and protects the brain and spinal cord is
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)
The function of the _____ is to control the body and interpret sensory information.
Brain
The common name for cerebrovascular accident is
Stroke
Then process of knowing, understanding and interpreting is
Cognition
The cranial nerves provide
Motor and sensory function
A condition of progressive confusion is
Dementia
A ______ is caused by the brain being shakes within the cranium
Concussion
A halo vest is used to
Stabilize the neck
Swelling caused by bleeding in the tissues or an organ is
Hematoma
A diagnostic test that takes pictures of the brain and spinal cord
MRI
The membranes lying outside the brain and beneath the skull
Meninges
A neoplasm is a
Tumor
The condition of being able to understand ones environment is
Orientation
Drooping of the eyelids is called
Ptosis
A condition of uncontrolled and abnormal electrical activity is
Seizure
The space beneath the arachnoid is
Sub - arachnoid space
Gastric , jejunostomy and nasogastric are types of
Tubes
Which is not an area of the brain? A) cerebrum B) brainstem C) spinal cord D) cerebellum
Spinal cord
Which lobe is primarily responsible for analyzing sensory information?
Parietal lobe
Which lobe is primarily responsible for interpreting visual information?
Occipital lobe
Which lobe processes information that is heard?
Temporal lobe
Damage to the medulla may result in
Death
Which nerve regulates the sense of smell?
Olfactory
Which nerve regulates the respiratory, cardiac and circulatory reflexes?
Vagus
Which nerve sensed pain, touch, heat, and cold to the skin?
Trigeminal
Blunt trauma to the head may result in
intracranial hemorrhage
Which is not a symptom of a tumor? A) headache B) changes in level of consciousness C) forgetfulness D) seizures
C) forgetfulness
Which is not a possible side effect of radiation therapy? A) burns B) nausea C) vomiting D) diarrhea
A) burns
Prolonged and profound loss of consciousness is called a
Coma
_______ are a predictable clue that a seizure is about to begin.
Auras
What is the best action if a patient has a grand mal seizure?
Notify the RN
______ should be taken immediately after the seizure stops.
Vital signs
The cause of Multiple sclerosis is
Unknown
Parkinson’s disease behind with
Fine motor tremors
Almost all patients with Karsakoffs syndrome have a history of
Alcohol abuse
Most strokes are caused by
Ischemia
Analgesics are
Pain medications
Narcotics are a type of
Analgesic
Trauma to the eye may result in
Retinopathy
An electroencephalogram records electrical activity of the
Brain
