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Neuro Flashcards

1
Q

what are burr holes for?

A

Relieve pressure

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2
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how many cervical lamina ?

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2

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3
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What lies between the midbrain and the medulla?

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pons

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4
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where does an epidural hemotoma occur?

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between the skull and outer covering of the brain

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5
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what is performed to treat herniated nucleous pulpous?

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Laminectomy

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6
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What instrument is used to remove pulpous ?

A

a pituitary ronguer

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7
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what is it called when you free up nerves from adhesions?

A

Neurolysis

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8
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what is a cranioplasty done for?

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to repair cranial defects

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9
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what is it called when an infants suture line closes prematurely?

A

Craniosynostosis

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10
Q

do we have to use drills for all cranial procedures?

A

yes

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11
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what are the shallow indication of the brain?

A

sucli

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12
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what are the cerebral hemispheres connected by?

A

corpus callousm

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13
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What are the deep groves of the Brain?

A

Fissures

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14
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what is the best way to control bleeding on fresh cut bone?

A

bone wax

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15
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Where are LeRoys used for?

A

scalp edges

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16
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what is another name for LeRoys?

A

Raney

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17
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What is an arteriovenous malformation?

A

a congenital defect of abnormal vessels of the brain

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18
Q

is the brain sensitive to pain?

A

no

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19
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What is the brain stem composed of?

A

Midbrain, Pons, Medulla oblongata, and spinal cord

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20
Q

what does spinal fluid NOT do?

A

control temperature

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21
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What is the blood supply at the base of the brain?

A

Circle of Willis

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22
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what position is a craniotomy done in?

A

Fowlers or Supine

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23
Q

What cautery is used on the brain?

A

Bipolar

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24
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What is a compressed sponge soaked in thrombin?

A

Gel foam

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25
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What suction tip is used on the brain?

A

Frasier suction

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26
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What is the most common used pituitary Rongeur?

A

Peapod

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27
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what is the relay station for sensory impulses ?

A

the thalamus

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28
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Correct position for anterior cervical discectomy and diffusion?

A

Supine with head facing away from effected side

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29
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What suture is used to close the dura on an adult patient?

A

4-0 Nurolon

30
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What are the two main principles of this section?

A

peripheral and central nervous system

31
Q

where does the patient go to sleep in a lumbar laminectomy?

A

on the stretcher

32
Q

what is the fibrous outer layer of the meninges ?

A

dura mater

33
Q

what is the brain protected by?

A

The skull

34
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What is the spinal cord protected by?

A

the vertebrae

35
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What is the space that is filled with CSF ?

A

the ventricle

36
Q

What is TIA?

A

Transient ischemic attack

37
Q

What happen in a TIA?

A

temporary loss of blood to the brain

38
Q

what is the tissue under the skin of the scalp?

A

Galea

39
Q

What is the accumulation of cerebral spinal fluid in ventricles?

A

hydrocephalus

40
Q

what is the bone graft used for in a cervical discectomy ?

A

to fuse the vertebrae

41
Q

Aneurysms are caused by what?

A

A weak spot in arterial wall

42
Q

what is it called when the neural tube fails to close when fetus is developing?

A

Myelomeningocele

43
Q

What are the elastic cushion separating the vertebral body from others?

A

Intervertebral Disk

44
Q

most common bone graft site?

A

Iliac Crest

45
Q

What is used as a diversion of CSF?

A

A Shunt

46
Q

What is the dura mater closed with?

A

4-0 NUrolon or Silk

47
Q

What is the portion of the brain that controls Homeostasis?

A

hypothalamus

48
Q

What does the parietal lobe of the brain control ?

A

Touch, temp and pain

49
Q

What is the least inert mesh?

A

Polyester fiber

50
Q

What mesh should not be used in an infected area?

A

MErseline

51
Q

if stainless steel cannot be used what is the next best option?

A

Polypropolene

52
Q

what is the least reactive synthetic suture?

A

Polypropolene

53
Q

What suture is used for tendon repair?

A

Polydiaxanone

54
Q

What is the tough fibrous tissue that resembles a helmet ?

A

Galea

55
Q

How many cranial nerves are there?

A

12

56
Q

How many spinal Nerves are there?

A

31

57
Q

What is the drain stitch?

A

FSLX

58
Q

What is the most mainly used brain retractor?

A

Davis Brain Spatula

59
Q

Most common cause of intercerbral hemorrhage?

A

hypertension

60
Q

Cranial Nerve I

A

Olfactory

61
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Cranial Nerve II

A

optic

62
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Cranial Nerve III

A

Occipital

63
Q

Cranial Nerve IV

A

Trochlear

64
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Cranial Nerve V

A

Trigeminal

65
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Cranial Nerve VI

A

Abducens

66
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Cranial Nerve VII

A

Facial

67
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Cranial Nerve VIII

A

Vestibulocochlear

68
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Cranial Nerve IX

A

Glossopharyngeal

69
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Cranial Nerve X

A

Vagus

70
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Cranial Nerve XI

A

Accessory

71
Q

Cranial Nerve XII

A

Hypoglossal

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