Neurological

Question 1

In paramedic practice, what medication on the TIA pathway, is considered to be given now within 24hrs of onset?

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Question 2

What are the main functions of the nervous system? C/R. R. M/L. VM

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Question 3

What does the CNS consist of? B. SC

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Question 4

What does the PNS consist of?

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Question 5

What are action potentials?

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Question 6

What are the two main categories of nervous tissue called?

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Question 7

What are the main functions of the cerebrum? M. T. S. J. T/R. P-S. E. L. Senses

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Question 8

What does the brainstem do?

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Question 9

What are the three parts of the brainstem and their roles? M. P. M.

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Question 10

Where is the cerebellum located and it’s main functions? MM. P. B. E also possible functions of T. E. SB. ADD. AUT. SCH

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Question 11

Meninges are the three protective layers surrounding the brain and spinal cord, what are the names of each layer? DM. A. PM

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Question 12

The Somatic and Autonomic Nervous systems, which one ends within the internal organs and is known to be ‘involuntary’?

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Question 13

What is the function of the Pituitary Gland?

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Question 14

What is the functions of the Hypothalamus? T. S. H/T

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Question 15

The Hippocampus supports memory, learning, navigation and perception of space. Which condition is closely linked to this aspect of the brain?

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Question 16

What does the Pineal Gland do and what does it respond to?

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Question 17

What are the two sets of blood vessels supplying blood to the brain? VA. CA.

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Question 18

Name the first 4 cranial nerves and what they control? OL:S, OP:E, OC:P/MoE, TR:MUoE

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Question 19

Name cranial nerves 5-8 and what they control? TRI:S/M, AB:MUoE, FA:FM/T/G, VE:B/H

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Question 20

Name cranial nerves 9-12 and what they control? GL:T/E/T, VA:S-E/D M-H/T/D, ACC: H/N/S, HY: T

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Question 21

List causes of acute deterioration in LoC? H. H. HCAP. MD/HY. S. RIP/CVA. DO. I-GC/OP

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Question 22

What can pinpoint pupils be an indication of? OO. H. EI. HI. TC. HM.

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Question 23

What can dilated pupils be an indication of? M. DU. BI/D. EI.

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Question 24

Asymmetrical pupils can be an indication of? CVA. S-OL. RIP

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Question 25

What is a CVA? BFB. BCD.

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Question 26

What is a seizure? BoUEA.

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