Haemorrhage and seizure

Question 1

Where is an extradural haemorrhage typically from?

Answer 1

Meningeal arteries

Question 2

Where is an subdural haemorrhage typically from?

Answer 2

Bridging veins

Question 3

Where is an subarachnoid haemorrhage typically from?

Answer 3

Berry aneurysm

Question 4

Where is an intracerebral haemorrhage typically from?

Answer 4

Small vessels in perforating vessels- classicly in the internal capsule following rupture of the lenticulostriate artery

Question 5

Which type of haemorrhage appears as a cresent on CT?

Answer 5

Subdural

Question 6

What type of haemorrhage appears as blood within the sulci predomininantly near the site of injury?

Answer 6

Subarachnoid

Question 7

What type of seizure results in a blank stare usually lasting less than 10 seconds with impaired awareness?

Answer 7

Absence

Question 8

What type of seizure results in a sudden jerk in a part of the body?

Answer 8

Myoclonic

Question 9

What type of seizure results in a sudden loss of muscle tone?

Answer 9

Atonic