Neurological

Question 1

NE 07 Acute Stroke

If Acute Stroke suspected and estimated time from symptom onset to arrival at hospital ≤ 6 hours?

Where do you transport the pt to?

Answer 1

Transport to appropriate hospital (as per destination policy)

Question 2

NE 07 Acute Stroke

When assessing LAMS Score on a pt;

Arm Drift: Elevate with palm down,

BLANK degrees if lying,

BLANK degrees if sitting.

BLANK second count.

Answer 2

45
90
10

Question 3

NE 07 Acute Stroke

BLANK is a neurological condition experienced by individuals with epilepsy, in which a seizure is followed by a brief period of temporary paralysis. The paralysis may be partial or complete but usually occurs on just one side of the body.

Answer 3

Todd’s Paralysis

Question 4

NE 07 Acute Stroke

BLANK is an inflammation of the meninges. The meninges are the three membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord. It can occur when fluid surrounding the meninges becomes infected. The most common causes are viral and bacterial infections.

Symptoms: Neck stiffness; Vomiting; Fatigue

Answer 4

Meningitis

Question 5

NE 07 Acute Stroke

BLANK is inflammation of the brain. There are several causes, but the most common is a viral infection, often causes only mild flu-like signs and symptoms — such as a fever or headache — or no symptoms at all.

Answer 5

Encephalitis

Question 6

A drug that has a stimulant effect on the central nervous system that can be both physically and psychologically addictive when overused. BLANK has been much abused recreationally.

Answer 6

Amphetamine

Question 7

Define Status Epliepticus

Answer 7

Status epilepticus is defined as continuous and prolonged seizure activity or recurring seizures
without an intervening return to normal consciousness. It is critical that convulsive status be stopped
within 60 minutes to prevent both systemic and neurologic complications.

Question 8

Some common BLANK medications
include: Amitriptyline, Despramine (Norpramin), Doxepin, Impramine (Tofranil), Nortriptyline (Pamelor),
Protriptyline (Vivatil), Trimipramine (Surmontil).

Answer 8

Tricyclic

Question 9

Dosage of Naloxone?

Answer 9

0.4 mg - 2.0 mg

Question 10

These are symptoms of what?
- slow pulse rate
- increased blood pressure with widening pulse pressure
- irregular respirations
- assymetrical, dilated, or non-reactive pupils
- GCS ≤ 8

Answer 10

intracranial pressure

Question 11

S – Super human strength with no apparent fatigue
T – Thought disorder
R – Resist violently (reflective objects)
O – Overheating (catalyst to death)
N – No pain
G - Gasping

Are all symptoms of what?

Answer 11

excited delirium

Question 12

BLANK is a typical antipsychotic medication. It’s used in the treatment of schizophrenia, tics in Tourette syndrome, mania in bipolar disorder, nausea and vomiting, delirium, agitation, acute psychosis, and hallucinations in alcohol withdrawal.

Answer 12

Haloperidol (Haldol)