Unit 4 Childhood Helath Related Disorders-Neurologically

Question 1

Confusion

Answer 1

Disorientation to time person or place

Question 2

Delirium

Answer 2

Disorientation invoking fear or agitation

Question 3

Lethargy

Answer 3

Being sleepy or difficult to rouse

Question 4

Stupor

Answer 4

A deep sleep, respond to painful stimuli

Question 5

Coma

Answer 5

Non responsive to all stimuli, may be posturing.

Question 6

Epilepsy

Answer 6

Chronic, recurrent seizures due to abnormal discharge of nerve cells

Question 7

Head Injury

Answer 7

Trauma to scalp, skull or brain

Question 8

Concussion

Answer 8

Causes unconsciousness or amnesia

Question 9

Spinal Tap

Answer 9

Also known as Lumbar puncture.
Obtains spinal fluid for examination or to reduce pressure on the brain in conditions such as hydrocephalus or meningitis.

Question 10

Status Epilepticus

Answer 10

A prolonged seizure that does not respond to treatment for 30 mins or more.

Question 11

Decerebrate (extensor) Posturing

Answer 11

All 4 limbs extended
Hands pronated
Brain stem injury

Question 12

Decorticate (Flexor) Posturing

Answer 12

Arms, wrist, and finger flexed
Plantar flexion
Cortex injury