Med Term Chapter 12

What is aura? A surgical repair of the nerves Temporary blockage of blood to the brain causing a 'mini stroke' A sensation perceived by a patient that precedes a condition affecting the brain. Temporary loss of consciousness

A sensation perceived by a patient that precedes a condition affecting the brain

The branch of _________ specializes in all aspects of anesthesia.

Anesthesiology

What term means a lack of muscle coordination? (Correct answer is bold) Ataxia Aphasia Semiconscious Aura

Ataxia

At what age group is Spina bifida diagnosed? Babies Adults Eldurly Teens

Babies

What is the condition when one side of the face is paralyzed due to inflammation of the facial nerve?

Bell's Palsy

What is Cerebral Palsy? Brain damage resulting from defect, trauma, infection, or lack of oxygen Scattered areas of bleeding on surface of brain Weakness in a blood vessel, causing it to fill with blood Blood flow to brain is stopped by blockage

Brain damage resulting from defect, trauma, infection, or lack of oxygen

What term refers to headache? Traumatic brain injury Migraine Cephalgia Meningitis

Cephalgia

Which word means pertaining to the head? Cephalic Cranial Cranium Cephalectomy

Cephalic

What is an X-ray of blood vessels of the brain after injection of radiopaque dye called? Subdural Hematoma Echoencephalo graphy Cerebral Angiography Myelography

Cerebral Angiography

__________ is scattered areas of bleeding on the surface of the brain Subdural Hematoma Meningitis Polyneuritis Cerebral Contusion

Cerebral Contusion

What is the x-ray of blood vessels of the brain using the injection of radiopaque dye? Radiography Echoencephalography Coronary angiogram Arteriography

Echoencephalography

What term describes a mass of blood in the space outside the dura mater of the brain and spinal cord? Epidural hematoma Subdural hematoma Hydrocephalus Encephalitis

Epidural hematoma

T/F- Neuroplasty is the surgical repair of the brain

False

True or False: Quadriplegia is paralysis of 2 limbs.

False

True/False: Local anesthesia is multiple injections that numbs a large part of the body.

False

True/False: Tremors are voluntary.

False

True/False: You are considered brain dead while in a coma

False

True/False: If an individual is unconscious, tapping their foot or shoulders will wake them up.

False; an unconscious person will not respond to stimuli

What type of anesthesia affects the whole body and usually includes loss of consciousness? Intravenous Anesthesia General Anesthesia Inhalation Anesthesia Regional Anesthesia Local Anesthesia

General Anesthesia

What part of the body is the Cerebellar found in? Arm Abdoman Head Foot

Head

What term describes the inability to move on one side of the body? Hemiplegia Hyperesthesia Monoparesis Hemiparesis Monoplegia

Hemiparesis

What term describes an accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid within ventricles of the brain, causing the head to be enlarged? Meningitis Neuralgia Hydrocephalus Paresthesia

Hydrocephalus

Jessica notices she has a heightened sense of feeling, sense of pain, and sensitivity of touch. What condition does she have?

Hyperesthesia

________ means occuring within the skull Encephalic Intrathecal Intracranial Cranial

Intracranial

Which type of anesthesia is given through a vein General Anesthesia Local Anesthesia Inhalation Anesthesia Intravenous Anesthesia

Intravenous Anesthesia

What is the medical term for a single paralysis of a single limb?

Monoplegia

Which is a neuromuscular disorder that causes weakness in the skeletal muscles? Multiple Sclerosis Myasthenia Gravis Subdural Hematoma Bell's Palsy

Myasthenia Gravis

Term for relating to the spinal cord?

Myelonic

Test that determines if nerves have been damaged. Nerve conductivity Test Nerve Conduction Velocity Neuroma Myelogram

Nerve Conduction Velocity

What term means the removal of a nerve? Neurectomy Neuroplasty Tractotomy Laminectomy

Neurectomy

Bob's hand has fallen asleep and he is experiencing a sensation of tingling. What is the medical terminology word used to describe this feeling? Neuralgia Paresthesia Trigeminal Neuralgia Radiculitis

Paresthesia

What is a viral inflammation of gray matter of the spinal cord that can result in varying degrees of paralysis? Spinal stenosis Cervical myelopathy Poliomyelitis Osteoporosis

Poliomyelitis

What is a general name for any disorder that affect the peripheral nerves collectively?

Polyneuritis

What does PET in PET Scan stand for? Pet Enter Think People Emergency Tumor Positron Emission Tomography

Positron Emission Tomography

What medication is given to patients as a nerve blocker to minimize pain while the patient is still conscious?

Regional anesthesia

The violent shaking of an infant or toddler is called 'blank'.

Shaken baby syndrome/SBS

When Myelitis occurs which body part is inflammed? Liver Muscles Spinal Cord Skin

Spinal cord

What does the abbreviation TENS stand for? (fill in the blank)

Transcutaneous electrical nerve

What does the abbreviation TIA stand for? Transfer Ischemic Asthma Temporary Ischemic Attack Cryptogenic Stroke Transient Ischemic Attack

Transient Ischemic Attack

What does TBI stand for ? Traumatic bowel illness Traumatic brain injury Transfer brain injection Traumatic brain illness

Traumatic brain injury

Anticonvulsant drugs are commonly used for patients with... Seizures Spinal cord injuries Dementia Trigeminal neuralgia

Trigeminal neuralgia

True/False: The three layers of the meningeal are dura mater, arachnoid mater, and pia mater

True

What is the cerebrospinal fluid shunt, and where is it inserted in the body? A tube; into the brain A block; into the brain A tube; into the spine A block; into the spine

a tube; into the brain

What are symptoms are associated with convulsion? Epilepsy Fever Severe muscle contractions All of the above

all of the above

When might you experiance Delirium? After surgry Alcehole withdrawel When you have dimentia All of the above

all of the above

Encephalitis is inflammation of what? Skull Cerebrum Head Brain

brain

____________ is a weakness in a blood vessel in the brain that balloons and fills with blood. Cerebral Contusion Cerebral Palsy Cerebral Aneurysm Anencephaly Brain Tumor

cerebral aneurysm

What is the procedure called where bypass is created to drain cerebrospinal fluid? Carotid Endarterectomy Laminectomy Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunt Neurorrhaphy

cerebrospinal fluid shunt

What is the term that describes difficulty speaking due to damage of speech or language centers in the brain? Aphasia Myelitis Focal Seizure Dysphasia

dysphasia

What is a common cause of neuropathy? Infection Injury Diabetes Exposure to toxins

exposure to toxins

True/False: Paraplegia results from femoral damage

false-spinal cord damage

What med term means pertaining to within the meninges? Intracranial Encephalic Intrathecal Cranial

intrathecal

What does Babinki´s Reflex test determine? Eye movement lesions and abnormalities in the nervous system Hormonal levels Height

lesions and abnormalities in the nervous system

Inflammations of the ______ around brain or spinal cord cause by _____ or viral infection.

meninges, bacteria

What is another name for spina bifida? Meningocele Hemorrhoids Tumor Spine

meningocele

_________ is a disease in which the immune system eats away at the protective covering of nerves. Multiple Sclerosis Myasthenia Gravis Neuroma Polyneuritis Poliomyelitis

mutiple sclerosis

What test is done by using an x ray and seeing your spinal cord ? Myelography Cerebal Angiography Neurosurgery Inhalation anesthia

myelography

A _____________ is used as a way to offer immediate relief to patients in pain after surgery.

nerve block

What does neurosurgery mean? Brain removal Nervous system surgery Cutting into the brain Foot rub

nervous system surgery

What is a nerve tumor or tumor of connective tissue sheath around nerve called? Myasthenia Gravis Neuropathy Polyneuritis Neuroma

neuroma

General term for disease or Damage to the nerve Neurectomy Neuroplasty Neurorrhaphy meningioma

neurorrhaphy

Which is not a cause of paralysis? Illness Oversleeping Poison Injury

oversleeping

What does the word "spinal" mean? Pertaining to brain Pertaining to the skull Pertaining to the spine Pertaining to the heart

pertaining to the spine

Which means pertaining to the Spine and Brain? Spinocranial Cerebrospinal Encepahlspinal Cerebellar

spinocranial

What is the common medical name for cerebrovascular accident? Heart Attack Stroke Hemorrhage Severe Headache

stroke

A __________ hematoma occurs when blood vessels rupture between the brain and the dura mater Subgaleal Subdural Perichondrial Subungual

subdural

What is topical anesthesia used for? To relieve headaches To numb an area of the body To reduce fever To aid in sleeping

to numb an area of the body