Neuro

Question 1

What is Kernig’s sign?

Answer 1

Kernig’s sign is positive when the thigh is flexed at the hip and knee at 90 degree angles, and subsequent extension in the knee is painful (leading to resistance). This may indicate subarachnoid hemorrhage or meningitis.

Question 2

What are the three features of Cushing’s reflex and what does it indicate?

Answer 2

Hypertension
Bradycardia
Irregular breathing.
It is usually seen in the terminal stages of acute head injury and may indicate imminent brain herniation

Question 3

What is the most common causative organism in encephalitis?

Answer 3

Herpes simplex type 1

Question 4

What type of haemorrhage is likely to cause a biconvex, lens shape haemorrhage on CT

Answer 4

Extradural haematoma

Question 5

Which artery is likely to have been damaged in a extradural haematoma

Answer 5

Middle meningeal artery

Question 6

Are characteristic history of trauma followed by lucid interval then a loss of consciousness is characteristic of

Answer 6

Extradural haematoma

Question 7

To prevent stroke, do you want anti platelets or anticoagulant?

Answer 7

ANTICOAGULANTS>