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Neurosensory Alt.

Test #4

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Concussion Transient and reversible neuronal dysfunction with instantaneous loss of awareness and responsiveness followed by amnesia
Retrograde Amnesia no memory before the trauma
Anterograde Amnesia no memory after the trauma
Contusion and Lacerations Visible bruising and tearing of cerebral tissue with petichial hemorrhages along the superficial aspects of the breain at the sit of impact (shaken baby syndrome)
Kernig Sign patient supine- flex knee and hip on abdomen, extend leg and if pain or resistance indicated its positive (Bacterial Meningitis)
Brudzinski Sign patient supine- flex head, if leags draw up or patient complains of pain its positive (Bacterial Meningitis)
Viral Meningitis Etiology Herpes, Mumps, adenovirus
Reye Syndrome acute non-inflammatory encephalopathy often associated with administration of ASA during viral infection (varicella of influenza)
Epilepsy involuntary muscle contraction and relaxation
Aura sensation experienced by some just before the onset of a seizure
Automatisms repetitive reactive movement patterns
Clonic contraction opposing muscles contract & relax alternately
Tonic Contractions all muscles maintain in contraction at one time causing rigidity
Jacksonian Contractions muscle contraction that begins in one area and spreads to another
Laterality contractions which side of the body is involved
Status Epilepticus series of seizures at very brief intervals, too brief to regain consciousness (risk for respiratory failure and death)
Ketogenic Diet high in fat, low in carbohydrates and protein
Strabismus brain receives two images instead of one
Amblyopia decreased visual acuity in one eye results in diplopia
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