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What is the arousal-waking state that indicates the ability to respond to stimuli?
Alertness
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What is the breathing pattern with brainstem dysfunction?
Periodic or irregular breathing
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What is the procedure when a needle is inserted between L3-L4 or L4-L5 vertebral spaces?
Lumbar puncture (LP)
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What is a fracture that is several irregular fragments which are pushed inward causing pressure on the brain?
Depressed fracture
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What is the best indicator to determine the depth of comatose state?
Level of consciousness
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What is limited spontaneous movement, sluggish speech, drowsiness?
Lethargy
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What is pulse pattern with cerebral dysfunction?
Variable. rapid, slow, bounding, or feeble.
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What is the procedure that used electrodes placed on various points.
EEG
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What is bruising at the point of impact?
Coup
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What is best indicator for outcome with submersion injuries?
Submersion less than 5 minutes and presence of HR, reactive pupils and positive neuro responses.
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What is a sign of dysfunction at level of midbrain which has rigid extension and pronation of arms and legs?
Extension posturing
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What is typical body temperature with cerebral dysfunction?
Elevated and may be extreme.
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What is the procedure that uses x-ray and may require patient sedation?
CT
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What is the most common head injury which is a transient and reversible neuro-dysfunction with instantaneous loss of awareness and responsiveness as a result of trauma to the head?
Concussion
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What is the definitive diagnostic test for bacterial meningitis?
Lumbar puncture (LP)
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What is a sign of increased intracranial pressure observed in the eyes?
Papilledema
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What is a slowing of the pulse and increase of blood pressure and is a late sign of ICP?
Cushing reflex
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What is the noninvasive procedure that is simple and is used to show fractures and dislocations?
Radiography (x-ray)
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What is caused by a hemorrhage which occurs within minutes or hours in association with contusions or lacerations?
Acute subdural hematoma
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What is type of diet has been effective with some forms of seizures?
Ketogenic
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What is a state of unconsciousness where the patient cannot be aroused even with painful stimuli?
Coma
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What a respiration with cerebral dysfunction?
Slow, deep, and irregular.
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What is the noninvasive procedure that has no exposure to radiation and may require sedation?
MRI
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What are the physical forces that occur when a stationary head receives a blow and is responsible for most head injuries?
Acceleration/deceleration
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What cerebral deformity is seem with frontal bossing?
Hydrocephalus
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