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