Ch. 11

Question 1

2 types of nervous systems

Answer 1

1) Somatic (voluntary)

2) Autonomic (sympathetic and parasympathetic)

Question 2

Dendr(o)

Answer 2

Pertaining to tree or dendrite

Question 3

Gli(o)

Answer 3

Pertaining to neuroglia

Question 4

Reflex arc

Answer 4

Conduction of nerve impulses in an automatic, involuntary response to some change either inside or outside the body

Question 5

DTR abbreviation and definition

Answer 5

Deep tendon reflex - an assessment of a reflex arc to determine the functioning of the system

Question 6

Myel(o)

Answer 6

Pertaining to the spinal cord, or bone marrow

Question 7

2 parts of the diencephalon

Answer 7

Thalamus and hypothalamus

Question 8

Intrathecal injection

Answer 8

An injection into the subarachnoid space for diffusion of contrast material throughout the spinal fluid

Question 9

of pairs of spinal nerves that arise from the spinal cord

Answer 9

31

Question 10

Sciatica

Answer 10

Neuralgia along the course of the sciatic nerve

Question 11

Glasgow coma scale

Answer 11

Standardized system for assessing the degree of conscious impairment in the critical ill and for predicting the duration and ultimate outcome of the coma

Question 12

Stupor

Answer 12

Condition where a patient is being vaguely aware of environment

Question 13

Coma

Answer 13

Condition where patient does not appear to be aware of environment

Question 14

Encephalography

Answer 14

Radiography of brain by withdrawal and replacement of CSF by a gas, only used when CT and MRI are not definitive because of risks

Question 15

PET Scan abbreviation and definition

Answer 15

Positron emission tomography, computerized nuclear medicine technique that uses radioactive substances to assess the function of various body structures particularly the brain

Question 16

Superficial reflex

Answer 16

A reflex test evaluated by stimulation of the skin

Question 17

-Asthenia

Answer 17

Pertaining to weakness

Question 18

-Lexia

Answer 18

Pertaining to words or phrases

Question 19

-Orexia

Answer 19

Pertaining to hunger

Question 20

-Algesia, -Esthesia

Answer 20

Sensitivity to pain

Question 21

Pseudoesthesia

Answer 21

False sensation in absence of appropriate stimulus

Question 22

Contusion

Answer 22

Bruising

Question 23

Encephalomyelopathy

Answer 23

Disease involving the brain and spinal cord

Question 24

Carpoptosis

Answer 24

Wristdrop, in which nerve damage results in a hand remaining in flexed position at the wrist without the ability to be extended

Question 25

Dysarthria

Answer 25

Difficult, poorly articulated speech

Question 26

Epidural hematoma

Answer 26

Accumulation of blood in the epidural space, compressing the dura mater and the brain

Question 27

Subdural hematoma

Answer 27

Accumulation of blood between the dura mater and the arachnoid, often result of arachnoid tear

Question 28

Intracerebral hematoma

Answer 28

Bleeding within the brain itself, associated with cerebral tear, high mortality rate

Question 29

TIA abbreviation and definition

Answer 29

Transient ischemic attack, caused by a brief interuption of cerebral blood flow

Question 30

Bell palsy

Answer 30

Acute paralysis of a cranial nerve affecting one side of the face

Question 31

Diplegia

Answer 31

Paralysis of similar parts on both sides of the body

Question 32

Hemiplegia

Answer 32

Paralysis on one side of the body

Question 33

Monoplegia

Answer 33

Paralysis on one limb

Question 34

Quadriplegia

Answer 34

Paralysis of all 4 extremities

Question 35

Cerebral palsy

Answer 35

Motor function disorder caused by permanent, nonprogressive brain defect present at birth

Question 36

Huntington chorea

Answer 36

Hereditary disorder causing progressive mental status change leading to dimentia and rapid, jerky movements

Question 37

Epilepsy

Answer 37

Group of neurologic disorders characterized by recurrent episodes of convulsive seizures, sensory disturbances, and loss of consciousness

Question 38

Bradykinesia

Answer 38

Slow movement

Question 39

ALS abbreviation and definition

Answer 39

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, atrophy of hands, forearms, and legs resulting in paralys sand death

Question 40

MS abbreviation and definition

Answer 40

Progressive degenerative disease that affects the myelin sheath and conduction pathways of the CNS

Question 41

Dementia

Answer 41

Confusion, disorientation, deterioration of memory and intellectual ability, several forms exist

Question 42

Alzheimer disease

Answer 42

A subtype of dementia leading to confusion, memory failure, disorientation, and inability to carry out purposeful activities

Question 43

Autism

Answer 43

Withdrawal and impaired development in social interaction and communication

Question 44

Pseudomania

Answer 44

False or pretended mental disorder

Question 45

Burr hole

Answer 45

Opening into the cranium with a drill to remove localized fluid or blood beneath the dura

Question 46

Ventriculoperitoneal shunt

Answer 46

Creation of a passageway between a cerebral ventricle and the peritoneum for the draiing of CSF from the brain

Question 47

Neuroraphy

Answer 47

Suturing of a nerve

Question 48

Sympathectomy

Answer 48

Surgical procedure in which one or more sympathetic nerves are severed

Question 49

TENS abbreviation and definition

Answer 49

Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation - pain control method by application of electric impulses to the nerve endings

Question 50

Vagotomy

Answer 50

Severing of various branches of the vagus nerve to reduce the amount of acid secreted in the stomach