12 pairs of cranial nerves and 31 pairs of spinal nerves make up the?
peripheral nervous system
nerves that transit impulses toward the brain and spinal cord area
afferent
What is the significance of the circle of willis?
all of above-- cont. blood flow, helpful for area that are vulnerable, ensures oxygenanted blood to brain
Temporary episodes of impaired neurologic functioning caused by inadequate blood flow to a portion of the brain is
mini strokes and TIAS (2 and 3)
this is caused by a sudden disruption in the blood flow in a part of the brain
CVA's and strokes (3 and 4)
this is an abnormal condition in which there are sudden, transient disturbace of brain function causing seizures
epilepsy
a patient presents at a clinic the following symptom.. staring blinking or blank stares. no loss of consciousnes or no history of trauma the EKG shows semi specific brain activity and the head CT shows stuctural changes. what disease is best described?
petit mai seizures
inflammation of the brain tissue
encephalitis
the most commom cause of meningitis is bacterial in origin
true
if a patient has head injury that the caused of trauma of the brain often associated with a skull fracture what is the most likely diagnosis
a) concussion
bruising of the cerebral tissue that is caused by back and forth movements of the head most ofton not serious
concussion
a patient presents with footdrop when walking and has pain that is burning and constant as if radiates down the nerve path.. what is the condition
degenerative disk disease
a sequela is used to describe spinal nerve stenosis where the nerve nodes become trapped in the forament as they leave the spinal canal
true
what should the the do if a patient starts haivng a seizure
ensure their safty
benign tumors of the brain may present with symtoms of malignant spinal
true
all sizures imply epilepsy
false
a collection of masses of blood that form between the skull and the dura mater is larmad a
epidural ematoma
loss of motor and sensory control of the trunk of the body and lower extremities as a result of a spinal cord injury describes
paraplegia
another term for hernaiated disk is ruptured or slipped disk
true
periodic severe headaches that may be completely incapuated are called
migrains
which disorder is affected by the 7th cranial nerve causing a suddenonsent of weakness and paralysis of facial muscle
bell palsy
trigaminal neuragia occurs when the 7th cranial nerve is affected
false bell palsy
brain tumors have a 5 year survivial rate of 35
true
what specific type of injury and or fractrue is a results in in the ones of floor of cranial valut being broken..battle sign
basilar fractrue
brains tumors are named
according to the tissue of origin
in alteration deficit hyperactivity disorder the childs behavior is observed and evaluated for diagnosis how long must the behavior patter last for before diagnosis
6 months
the disorder is most common recongnised once a child age 7
ADHD
anxiety
constant state
phobic disorde
persistnet and irrational fear
ocd
persisten intruison of unwated
diagnosis for mental retardations is done by
observation
what is used as the definitive diagnosis for alzheimers
post mortem exam of the brain
structural changes in the brian seen with alzheimers patients include
atropy.. wildered sulci...enlarged cerebral ventricles===all of the above
alzheimers has been linked to chromosome 19
false 21
the individual fatigue, loss of concentratoni appetie change despair and hopelessness this patient suffers from
major depression disorder
a major affective disorder with abnormal intense mood swings
bipolar
causes of bipolar
all of above
the single most cause of mental health problems in the us is due to depresssion
false anxiety
this condition involves a progressive general deterioration of the mental capacities of perceiving thinking and remembering
dementia
a patient with a learning disorder had troube in all learning aspects
false
narcissistic
self admiration
schizoid
loner unamotional
histrionic
overly dramatic
paranoid
extreme mistrust
despersonaliation
patient seem unreal to self
antisocial
conflicts with social norms
derealiztion
world seems unreals to patient
lacerations
cut by sharp object
avulsions
portion of skin or tissue is torn away
puncture injuries
sharp pointed objects penetrates in skin and soft tissue
crushing injury
body part becomes pressed between two hard surfaces
abrasion
friction burn
slow heart beat
hypo
body temp less that 95
hypo
salt and water depletion
hyper
elderly and very young are susceptible
hyper and hypo
which nerve is affected by carpal tunnel syndrome
median nerve
what is the importance of determining whether a flame type burn has been inhaled
lung damage
the following are forms of treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome except
TENS
physical patterns often observed in child abuse include
all of above bruising and burns, teeth marks, welts and fractures
the rule of nines is used to calculate
the percentage of body surface affected by burns
a burn that involves destruction of the skin and underlying subcutaneous tissue is termed
full thickness
treatment of chemical burns includes
brushing away excess chemicas, flush wiht cold water for 15 min, cover, (all of above)
the treatment for sunburns included
applications of cool water,, spray with antiseptic/analgesic (all of above)
only woment are affected by spousal abuse
faslse
victims of elder abuse are eager to admit to being victims
false
signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome included; intracerebral bleeding irritability changes in skin color vomiting and convulsions
true
what is the accepted reference for mental health professionals to assist in diagnosis of mental health conditions
DSM 4
list five common symptoms that would initiate seeing a physicina for neurolgic system
