Nervous system diagnostic test

Question 1

arteriography

Answer 1

catheter is inserted into artery and then up to the carotid artery in the neck
checks for stroke

Question 2

glasgow coma scale

Answer 2

test their level on consciences

Question 3

computerized axial tomography (CT or CAT scan)

Answer 3

series of x rays of the layers on the brain, makes a three dimensional picture
identifies tumors, bleed, blood clots, disease, and edema

Question 4

electroencephalography (EEG)

Answer 4

measures the brain electrical signals
can detect sleep disorders, head injury, tumor, or stroke
can check irregular delta waves

Question 5

electromyography (EMG)

Answer 5

uses electrical stimulation passed through small needles inserted into the muscle to demonstrate the electrical activity of peripheral muscles
can diagnose disorders such as diabetic neuropathy and carpal tunnel syndrome

Question 6

Genetic Testing

Answer 6

finds if patient is carrying genes that cause a disorder

an example is spinal bifida while child is in mothers womb

Question 7

Lumbar puncture (spinal tap)

Answer 7

done to collect amount of csf

ask if they are on medication or herbal products that may increase risk of bleeding

Question 8

what is the aftercare/ post op after the lumbar puncture

Answer 8

after procedure, patient needs to lie down for an hour and drink plenty of fluids
patient should not drive home
doctor needs to check the insertion site

Question 9

magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

Answer 9

uses powerful magnets to generate images of the brain and spine
patients with metal implants or pacemakers can not do MRI will result in death if they do