Neurological

Question 1

Ataxia

Answer 1

Loss of coordination

Question 2

Cerebrovascular accident (CVA)

Answer 2

Stroke. Blood supply to the brain is restricted or absent due to hemorrhage or occlusion of a vessel resulting in neurological damage and dysfunction

Question 3

Facial asymmetry

Answer 3

Drooping of one side of the face indicating neurological damage

Question 4

Oriented x3

Answer 4

Oriented to person, place, and time

Question 5

Post-ictal

Answer 5

The state of somnolence and decreased responsiveness after a seizure

Question 6

Pronator drift

Answer 6

Involuntary turning or lowering of forearm when outstretched

Question 7

Syncope

Answer 7

Loss of consciousness; fainting, “passing out”

Question 8

Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)

Answer 8

Transient “mini-stroke”, neurological function is regained completely with time

Question 9

Vasovagal episode

Answer 9

Stimulation of the vagus nerve resulting in dim-vision. sweaty palms, and syncope. Often occurs after emesis, acute pain, or surprising stimuli

Question 10

Vertigo

Answer 10

Condition of feeling the room-spin