Misc.

Question 1

CT scans need to be done within how many minutes upon arrival to ED?

Answer 1

25 minutes

Question 2

GCS scores: high, critical, lowest

Answer 2

highest: 15
critical: less than 8, intubate
lowest: 3

Question 3

lumbar puncture-lay on back for how long after

Answer 3

1-2 hours
no straining
keep good alignment

Question 4

EEG prep

Answer 4

no stimulants, depressives for 2 days

clean hair

Question 5

ICP worse position

Answer 5

decerebate (extension)

other position: decoritcate - abnormal flexion

Question 6

fracture between what vertebrates equal loss of spontaneous breathing?

Answer 6

C1 - C4

Question 7

fracture between which vertebrates equal respiratory issues?

Answer 7

C5 - C6

Question 8

paraplegic fracture

Answer 8

lower than T2

Question 9

quadriplegic fracture

Answer 9

above T2

Question 10

spinal shock =

Answer 10

flaccid muscles

Question 11

spasticity =

Answer 11

spinal shock resolved

Question 12

paralysis of upper extremities

Answer 12

central cord syndrome

Question 13

Seizure recovery phase

Answer 13

postictal phase

glucose and O2 used up=exhaustion

Question 14

Nerve cell

Answer 14

dendrites receive incoming messages

axon conveys outgoing messages

Question 15

Autonomic dysreflexia

Answer 15

Exaggerated response of autonomic system to painful stimuli. Spinal injury at or above T6.