Nervous system FINAL

Question 1

the imaging modality of choice to evaluate patients with suspected neurologic dysfunction cause by head trauma is

Answer 1

CT

Question 2

arterial bleeding sometimes associated with head trauma can cause what kind of hematomas

Answer 2

epidural hematomas

Question 3

venous bleeding sometimes associated with head trauma can cause what kind of hematomas

Answer 3

subdural hematomas

Question 4

movement of the brain within the calvaria following blunt trauma to the skull sometimes results in a cerebral

Answer 4

contusion

Question 5

bleeding into the ventricular system caused by injury to surface veins, cerebral parenchyma, or cortical arteries can cause

Answer 5

subarachnoid hemorrhage

Question 6

plain radiographs of the facial bones should always be made with the patient in what position if possible

Answer 6

erect

Question 7

the most common primary brain tumor is a

Answer 7

glioma

Question 8

a benign tumor that arises from arachnoid lining cells and is attached to the dura is called a

Answer 8

meningioma

Question 9

the most common neoplasms that metastazise to the brain arise in what 2 places

Answer 9

lung, breast

Question 10

a viral inflammation of the brain and meninges is called

Answer 10

encephalitis

Question 11

the best imaging modality to evaluate brain abscesses is

Answer 11

CT

Question 12

the two imaging procedures of choice to evaluate the extent of a stroke in the brain are

Answer 12

CT and MRI

Question 13

the acronym TIA stand for

Answer 13

Transient
Ischemic
Attack

Question 14

the imaging modality of choice to demonstrate the plaques of demyelination that are characteristic of multiple sclerosis is

Answer 14

MRI

Question 15

a condition in which brain impulses are temporarily disturbed, the results of which range from loss of consciousness to violent seizures, is termed

Answer 15

epilepsy

Question 16

a diffuse form of progressive cerebral atrophy that develops at an earlier age than the senile period is called

Answer 16

alzheimers disease

Question 17

a progressive degenerative disease characterized by involuntary tremors of the extremities that disappear with voluntary movement is named

Answer 17

Parkinsons disease

Question 18

sinus radiographs should be taken using what kind of beam and with the patient in what position

Answer 18

a horizontal beam and patient in the erect position

Question 19

the pathologic condition that refers to dilation of the ventricular system and is usually associated with increased intracranial pressure is

Answer 19

hydrocephalus

Question 20

if a pt. needing facial or sinus radiographs is unable to stand or sit erect, a _________ using a _________ beam may be performed to demonstrate any air fluid levels that may be present

Answer 20

a cross table lateral using a horizontal beam