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Number 1 Formative Assessment Flashcards

1
Q

How many pairs of spinal nerves are there?

A
  • 31 Pairs
  • 8 Cervical
  • 12 Thoracic
  • 5 Lumbar
  • 5 Sacral
  • 1 Coccygeal
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2
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What are the parts of the brain stem called?

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  • Pons
  • Mid brain
  • Medulla oblongata
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3
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What are three functions of CSF?

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  • Protect the brain and spinal column
  • Supplies nutrients to the nervous tissue
  • Removes waste from cerebral metabolism
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4
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Name six causes/conditions of unconsciousness

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  • Trauma to the body
  • Severe blood loss
  • Drug and alcohol use
  • Low blood sugars
  • Low blood pressure
  • Dehydration
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5
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What is the name of the main sesamoid bone?

A

Patella

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6
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List four functions of the skeleton

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  • Protection
  • Structure
  • Support
  • Mineral storage
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7
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Name the six different types of synovial joints

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  • Ball and socket
  • Hinge joint
  • Gliding joint
  • Pivot joint
  • Condyloid joint
  • Saddle joint
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8
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What is the definition of epilepsy?

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It is a neurological disorder which causes involuntary movement, sensation and behaviour

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9
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What are two things to NOT do with a snake or scorpion bite/sting?

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  • Attempt to suck on the wound

* Apply CAT

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10
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How long should fentanyl be given and when can it be repeated?

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Given over 15mins and repeated after 45mins

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11
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Define anaphylaxis

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A severe, life-threatening allergic reaction

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12
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How many thoracic vertebrae are there?

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12

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13
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List four structures of a typical synovial joint

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  • Bone
  • cartilage
  • Synovium
  • Synovial Fluid
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14
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List the four characteristics of muscles

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  • Contractility
  • Extensibility
  • Excitability
  • Elasticity
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15
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What is the correct name for the cheekbone?

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Zygomatic bone

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16
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What is the correct name for the jaw bone?

17
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Once your casualty has been appropriately treated, how should you deal with their traumatically amputated limb?

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  • Keep clean to prevent infection
  • Monitor to amputation
  • Dress appropriately to comfort the patient and reduce the risk of infection
  • Keep the limb stabilised
18
Q

How much does the brain weigh?

19
Q

What are the three layers of the meninges?

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  • Dura
  • Arachnoid
  • Pia
20
Q

What is a reflex action?

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A reflex reaction is the body automatically and rapidly responding to a stimulus

21
Q

What are the minimum and maximum GCS scores?

22
Q

List three types of brain injury

A
  • Haematoma
  • Concussion
  • Haemorrhage

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