Chapter 10

CNS

central nervous system

PNS

peripheral nervous system

ALS

amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

CSF

cerebrospinal fluid

EEG

electroencephalography

MS

multiple sclerosis

OCD

obsessive-compulsive disorder

PTSD

post-traumatic stress disorder

TIA

transient ischemic attack

ADHD

attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder

CVA

cerebrovascular accident

MRI

magnetic resonance imaging

FAST

face, arm, speech, time

The function of the nervous system is to coordinate and control all activities of the ________.

Body

The CNS is made up of the ________.

Brain and spinal cord

The tube-like structure that begins at the end of the brainstem and continues down to almost the bottom of the spine is the ________.

Spinal cord

The ________ nervous system controls the involuntary actions of the body such as the functioning of internal organs.

Autonomic

A(n) ________ is a physician who specializes in administering anesthetic agents before/during surgery.

Anesthesiologist

A doctor who specializes in surgery of the nervous system is a ________.

Neurosurgeon

________ is a congenital herniation of meninges through defects in the skull or spinal column.

Meningocele

________ is a violent shaking or jarring of the brain, which may result in a temporary loss of awareness.

Concussion

A lowered level of consciousness marked by listlessness, drowsiness, and apathy is called ________.

Lethargy

A brief loss of consciousness due to decreased blood flow to the brain (fainting) is called ________.

Syncope

Which of the following terms describes a deep state of unconsciousness, with no spontaneous eye movements or response to painful stimuli or speech?

Coma

A sleep disorder related to a prolonged or abnormal inability to sleep is called ________.

Insomnia

Sudden uncontrolled brief episodes of falling asleep during the day is called ________.

Narcolepsy

________ is a chronic neurological condition characterized by seizures of varying severity.

Epilepsy

T/F The PNS includes the brain and the spinal cord.

False

T/F CNS receives and processes information as well as regulates all activities of the body.

True

T/F PNS transmits signals to and from CNS.

True

T/F The right cerebral hemispheres control most of functions on the right side of the body.

False

T/F The cerebellum is the second-largest part of the brain.

True

T/F Spinal Nerves are named for area or function.

False

T/F An anesthetist is a physician specializing in administering anesthesia.

False

T/F A psychologist evaluates and treats emotional problems and mental illnesses.

True

T/F Inflammation of the meninges of the brain and the spinal cord is called meningitis.

True

T/F An ischemic stroke occurs when the flow of blood to the brain is blocked by the narrowing or blockage of a vein.

False

T/F Hemorrhagic stroke occurs due to the leakage of blood vessels in the brain.

True

Baby Thomas was admitted to ER with signs of brain injury, fractures, and seizures, after allegedly being violently shaken. This clinical history is most likely related to ________ ________ syndrome.

Shaken baby

Clare suffers from frequent headaches which are accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light; sometimes perceives a warning aura. She most likely has a medical condition called ________.

Migraine

Mr. Wilde has been experiencing a slow progressive decline in his mental abilities, including memory, thinking, and judgment, accompanied by personality changes. He is most likely suffering from ________.

Dementia

Anthony had a severe car accident that led him to suffer from total or partial inability to recall past experiences. He's likely had a brain injury called ________

Amnesia

Basic cell of nervous system

Neuron

Membranes that enclose brain and spinal cord

Meninges

Consist of Cranial and Spinal Nerves

PNS

Headache

Cephalgia

Congenital herniation of the brain

Encephalocele

Inflammation of the brain

Encephalitis

Acute confusion, hallucination, agitation

Delirium

Cerebrovascular accident

Stroke

Sleepwalking

Somnambulism

Inflammation of spinal cord

Myelitis

Pinched nerves

Radiculitis

Inflammation of nerve

Neuritis

Persistent, severe burning pain

Causalgia

Fear of small, enclosed spaces

Claustrophobia

1 T (? t)

3 t

1 T (? ml)

15 ml

1 t (? ml)

5 mL

1 fl oz (? t)

6t

1 fl oz (? T)

2T

1 fl oz (? mL)

30 mL

1 Cup (? fl oz)

8 fl oz

1 Cup (? mL)

240 mL

1 qt (? cups)

4 cups

2 pints (? qt)

1 qt

1 kg (? lb)

2.2 lb

1 lb (? oz)

16 oz

1 grain (? mg)

60 mg

1 in (? cm)

2.5 cm

1 ft (? in)

12 in

1 kg (? g)

1,000 g

1 m (? cm)

100 cm

1 cm (? mm)

10 mm

1 L (? mL)

1,000 mL

1 mg (? mcg)

1,000 mcg

1 g (? mcg)

1,000,000 mcg

1 g (? mg)

1,000 mg