Chapter 18- Neurologic Emergencies

Question 1

symptoms of tension headache

Answer 1

squeezing, dull, or aching pain

Question 2

symptoms of a migraine

Answer 2

pounding, throbbing, or pulsating pain

Question 3

symptoms of sinus headache

Answer 3

Increased pain when bending over or when heads are moved forward

Question 4

early sings of a brain tumor

Answer 4

headache
vomiting
altered muntal status
seizures

Question 5

ischemic stroke

Answer 5

when blood flow to a particular part of the brain is stopped by a blockage in a blood vessel

Question 6

thrombosis

Answer 6

a clot forms at the site of blockage

Question 7

embolus

Answer 7

a clot forms in a remote area and travels to the site of the blockage

Question 8

symptoms of an ischemic stroke

Answer 8

loss of movement on one side of body
atherosclerosis

Question 9

transient ischemic attack

Answer 9

when blood flow to the brain is obstructed due to atherosclerosis or a small blood clot

pt may exhibit signs of stroke
1/3 of pts will experience a stroke soon after

Question 10

symptoms fo a stroke

Answer 10

facial drooping
sudden weakness or numbness
decreased or absent movement and sensation on one side of body
lack of muscle coordination
difficulty swallowing
vision problems
decreased responsiveness

Question 11

postictal state

Answer 11

the period following a seizure that lasts between 5 and 30 minutes that may include labored breathing and altered mental status

Question 12

status epilepticus

Answer 12

a condition where seizures continue to occur every few minutes without the person regaining consciousness or lasts longer than 30 minutes

need advanced airway management and medication

Question 13

symptoms of a generalized seizure

Answer 13

sudden loss of consciousness
chaotic muscle movement and tone
apnea
tachycardia
hyperventilation
sweating
intense salivation

Question 14

hemiparesis

Answer 14

weakness or the inability to move on one side of the body