Neuro

Question 1

what are burr holes for?

Answer 1

Relieve pressure

Question 2

how many cervical lamina ?

Answer 2

2

Question 3

What lies between the midbrain and the medulla?

Answer 3

pons

Question 4

where does an epidural hemotoma occur?

Answer 4

between the skull and outer covering of the brain

Question 5

what is performed to treat herniated nucleous pulpous?

Answer 5

Laminectomy

Question 6

What instrument is used to remove pulpous ?

Answer 6

a pituitary ronguer

Question 7

what is it called when you free up nerves from adhesions?

Answer 7

Neurolysis

Question 8

what is a cranioplasty done for?

Answer 8

to repair cranial defects

Question 9

what is it called when an infants suture line closes prematurely?

Answer 9

Craniosynostosis

Question 10

do we have to use drills for all cranial procedures?

Answer 10

yes

Question 11

what are the shallow indication of the brain?

Answer 11

sucli

Question 12

what are the cerebral hemispheres connected by?

Answer 12

corpus callousm

Question 13

What are the deep groves of the Brain?

Answer 13

Fissures

Question 14

what is the best way to control bleeding on fresh cut bone?

Answer 14

bone wax

Question 15

Where are LeRoys used for?

Answer 15

scalp edges

Question 16

what is another name for LeRoys?

Answer 16

Raney

Question 17

What is an arteriovenous malformation?

Answer 17

a congenital defect of abnormal vessels of the brain

Question 18

is the brain sensitive to pain?

Answer 18

no

Question 19

What is the brain stem composed of?

Answer 19

Midbrain, Pons, Medulla oblongata, and spinal cord

Question 20

what does spinal fluid NOT do?

Answer 20

control temperature

Question 21

What is the blood supply at the base of the brain?

Answer 21

Circle of Willis

Question 22

what position is a craniotomy done in?

Answer 22

Fowlers or Supine

Question 23

What cautery is used on the brain?

Answer 23

Bipolar

Question 24

What is a compressed sponge soaked in thrombin?

Answer 24

Gel foam

Question 25

What suction tip is used on the brain?

Answer 25

Frasier suction

Question 26

What is the most common used pituitary Rongeur?

Answer 26

Peapod

Question 27

what is the relay station for sensory impulses ?

Answer 27

the thalamus

Question 28

Correct position for anterior cervical discectomy and diffusion?

Answer 28

Supine with head facing away from effected side

Question 29

What suture is used to close the dura on an adult patient?

Answer 29

4-0 Nurolon

Question 30

What are the two main principles of this section?

Answer 30

peripheral and central nervous system

Question 31

where does the patient go to sleep in a lumbar laminectomy?

Answer 31

on the stretcher

Question 32

what is the fibrous outer layer of the meninges ?

Answer 32

dura mater

Question 33

what is the brain protected by?

Answer 33

The skull

Question 34

What is the spinal cord protected by?

Answer 34

the vertebrae

Question 35

What is the space that is filled with CSF ?

Answer 35

the ventricle

Question 36

What is TIA?

Answer 36

Transient ischemic attack

Question 37

What happen in a TIA?

Answer 37

temporary loss of blood to the brain

Question 38

what is the tissue under the skin of the scalp?

Answer 38

Galea

Question 39

What is the accumulation of cerebral spinal fluid in ventricles?

Answer 39

hydrocephalus

Question 40

what is the bone graft used for in a cervical discectomy ?

Answer 40

to fuse the vertebrae

Question 41

Aneurysms are caused by what?

Answer 41

A weak spot in arterial wall

Question 42

what is it called when the neural tube fails to close when fetus is developing?

Answer 42

Myelomeningocele

Question 43

What are the elastic cushion separating the vertebral body from others?

Answer 43

Intervertebral Disk

Question 44

most common bone graft site?

Answer 44

Iliac Crest

Question 45

What is used as a diversion of CSF?

Answer 45

A Shunt

Question 46

What is the dura mater closed with?

Answer 46

4-0 NUrolon or Silk

Question 47

What is the portion of the brain that controls Homeostasis?

Answer 47

hypothalamus

Question 48

What does the parietal lobe of the brain control ?

Answer 48

Touch, temp and pain

Question 49

What is the least inert mesh?

Answer 49

Polyester fiber

Question 50

What mesh should not be used in an infected area?

Answer 50

MErseline

Question 51

if stainless steel cannot be used what is the next best option?

Answer 51

Polypropolene

Question 52

what is the least reactive synthetic suture?

Answer 52

Polypropolene

Question 53

What suture is used for tendon repair?

Answer 53

Polydiaxanone

Question 54

What is the tough fibrous tissue that resembles a helmet ?

Answer 54

Galea

Question 55

How many cranial nerves are there?

Answer 55

12

Question 56

How many spinal Nerves are there?

Answer 56

31

Question 57

What is the drain stitch?

Answer 57

FSLX

Question 58

What is the most mainly used brain retractor?

Answer 58

Davis Brain Spatula

Question 59

Most common cause of intercerbral hemorrhage?

Answer 59

hypertension

Question 60

Cranial Nerve I

Answer 60

Olfactory

Question 61

Cranial Nerve II

Answer 61

optic

Question 62

Cranial Nerve III

Answer 62

Occipital

Question 63

Cranial Nerve IV

Answer 63

Trochlear

Question 64

Cranial Nerve V

Answer 64

Trigeminal

Question 65

Cranial Nerve VI

Answer 65

Abducens

Question 66

Cranial Nerve VII

Answer 66

Facial

Question 67

Cranial Nerve VIII

Answer 67

Vestibulocochlear

Question 68

Cranial Nerve IX

Answer 68

Glossopharyngeal

Question 69

Cranial Nerve X

Answer 69

Vagus

Question 70

Cranial Nerve XI

Answer 70

Accessory

Question 71

Cranial Nerve XII

Answer 71

Hypoglossal