Disability Flashcards

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What are the 6 components of the brain? (6)

A
  • Cerebrum
  • Midbrain
  • Pons
  • Medulla oblongata
  • Cerebellum
  • Spinal cord
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List the causes of unconsciousness? (11)

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F - Fainting
I - Infections
S - Shock
H - Head injury
H - Heart attack

S - Stroke
H - Hypoxia
A - Abnormal body temperature
P - Poisoning
E - Epilepsy
D - Diabetes

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3
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What are three ways we can assess levels of consciousness? (3)

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  • AVPU
  • GCS
  • PERLA
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