Midterm II Final Review

Question 1

Insulin

Answer 1

• increases protein synthesis
• increased potassium cells
• glucose storage
• prevents glycogen/fat breakdown
• stops gluconeogenesis

Question 2

Monro-Kellie Hypothesis

Answer 2

• increased volume of one component must be offset by decreased volume of another (maintaining cranial pressure)

Question 3

Herniation

Answer 3

displacement of brain around spinal cord

Question 4

Glasgow Coma Scale

Answer 4

• assesses LOC
  1. Eye response
  2. Verbal response
  3. Motor response

Question 5

Cushing’s Triad

Answer 5

1. widening Pulse Pressure
2. Irregular Resps
3. Bradycardia