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Nervous system

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Encepal/o   Brain  
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Encephalitis   Inflammation of the brain  
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Echoencephalography(echoEG)   The process of recording the brain using sound waves  
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Electroencephalogram(EEG)   A record of the electrical activity of the brain  
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Electroencephalograph   The machine that records the electrical activity of the brain  
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Electroencephalography   The process of recording the electrical activity of the brain  
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus(HIV) Encephalopathy   A disease condition of the brain caused by the virus that can result in Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome(AIDS)  
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Cerebr/o   Cerebrum  
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The cerebrum is the   Largest part of the brain  
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The cerebrum contains your   memories,hopes,dreams,wishes,fantasies,imagination,desires  
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The cerebrum is the part of the brain that houses your   Individuality  
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Cerebral thrombosis   Abnormal condition of a thrombus(clot)in the cerebrum  
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Cerebral infarction   Occlusion of an artery in the cerebrum  
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Cerebral cortex   The outer portion of the cerebrum  
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Cerebral angiography   Process of recording the vessels(blood) of the cerebrum  
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Cerebral medulla   The middle OR inner portion of the cerebrum  
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cerebral aneurysm   A weakness in a arterial septum of the cerebrum  
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A septum is   A wall  
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Cerebral concussion   Traumatic brain injury(TBI)where the neurological deficits last less then 24 hours  
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Neurological deficits include:   1.)temporary LOC which stands for Loss of consciousness 2.)Amnesia(memory loss)about the traumatic event 3.)disorientation AKA confusion  
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Cephalalgia AKA   HeadAche(HA)  
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Lethargy AKA   Mental sluggishness  
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N+V which stands for   Nausea and Vomiting  
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Tinnitus AKA   Ringing in the ears  
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Vertigo AKA   Dizziness  
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Cerebral contusion   Traumatic Brain Injury(TBI)where the neurological deficits last more then 24 hours  
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Craniocerebral   Pertaining to the cranium(skull)and the cerebrum  
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The brain is made up of sections called   Lobes  
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Lobotomy   Surgical incision of a lobe  
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Lobectomy   Surgical removal of a lobe  
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Hemisphere   Half of a sphere(brain)  
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The brain also has chambers called   Ventricles  
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Cerebell/o   Cerebellum  
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The cerebellum is located at   the posterior base of your brain  
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The cerebellum is responsible for   balance and equilibrium  
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cerebellar   Pertaining to the cerebellum  
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The brain stem is responsible for regulation of your   Ventilation(breathing) Blood Pressure(BP) Heart Rate(HR)  
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Cerebellitis   Inflammation of the cerebellum  
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Tax/o   coordination  
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Ataxia(ataxic)   A condition of no coordination(take a taxi when uncoordinated)  
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The brain stem is made up of the:   1.)Pons 2.)medulla oblongata 3.)midbrain  
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Myel/o   Spinal cord  
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Polio myelitis   Inflammation of the spinal cord caused by the polio virus  
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Myelogram   A record of the spinal cord  
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Lumbar Puncture(LP)   Surgical puncture between lumbar vertebrae to aspirate Cerebrospinal Fluid(CSF)AKA "spinal tap"  
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Mening/o OR meningi/o   Meninges  
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The meninges are protective tissue that surround the   Brain AND spinal cord  
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Meningitis   Inflammation of the meninges  
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Meningioma   Tumor OR mass of a meninx<--(singular)  
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Meningocele   Herniation of a meninx  
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Meningomyelocele   Herniation of the spinal cord through the meninges  
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The meninges are made up of the   1.)Dura mater 2.)Arachnoid membrane 3.)Pia mater(I gotta go..)  
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The space under the dura mater is called the   Subdural space  
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The space under the arachnoid membrane is called the   Subarachnoid space  
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Subdural hematoma   A blood mass in the subdural space  
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Subarachnoid hematoma   A blood mass in the subarachnoid space  
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Neur/o   Nerve(s)  
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Neurologist   A specialist in the study of nerves  
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Neuritis   Inflammation of a nerve(s)  
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Neurotomy   Surgical incision of a nerve  
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Neurectomy   Surgical excision of a nerve  
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Neuroplasty   Surgical repair of a nerve  
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Neurorrhaphy   Suturing a nerve  
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Neuralgia   A condition of nerve pain  
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Neurosis(neurotic)   Abnormal condition of the nerves  
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Polyneuritis   Inflammation of many nerves (poly likes many crackers)  
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Neurasthenia   A condition of nerve weakness  
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Neuroma   A tumor or mass in a nerve  
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A neuron is a   Nerve cell  
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Sensory neurons allow you to   Feel,taste,smell,hear,AND see  
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Motor neurons allow you to   Move  
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CNS   Central Nervous System  
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The Central Nervous System(CNS)is made up of the   Brain AND spinal cord  
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PNS   Peripheral Nervous System  
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The Peripheral Nervous System(PNS)is made up of   All the nerves except the brain AND spinal cord  
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The neurons of the Peripheral Nervous System(PNS) have the ability to   Regenerate if damaged  
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The neurons of the Central Nervous System(CNS)do   Not have the ability to regenerate if damaged  
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Sciatica   Inflammation of a sciatic nerve(leg)  
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Shingles(herpes zoster)   Viral disease affecting the Peripheral Nervous System(PNS) causing pain AND vesicles(blisters)on the skin  
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Shingles only occurs in people who have been infected with the   Varicella Zoster Virus(VZV)AKA chickenpox  
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ANS   Autonomic Nervous System  
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The Autonomic Nervous System(ANS) is   involuntary (means you do not have control)  
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The Autonomic Nervous System(ANS)has two branches called the:   1.)parasympathetic nervous system 2.)Sympathetic nervous system AKA "fight or flight reaction"  
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The parasympathetic nervous system controls the routine nervous functions such as:   A.)Normal Heart Rate(HR) B.)Eupnea(normal breathing) C.)Peripheral vasodilation(normal pink skin color) D.)Bronchoconstriction(normal respiration)  
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Pupillary constriction   normal visual field  
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Digestion(normal peristalsis AND the absorption of nutrients)   Normal reproductice processes  
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The sympathetic nervous system controls the emergency nervous functions such as:   A.)Tachycardia to increase blood flow to tissues in order to supply more O2 AND remove more CO2 B.)tachypnea to increase blood flow to tissues in order to supply more O2 AND remove excess CO2  
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Pallor due to vasoconstriction of the peripheral blood vessels in order to   shunt blood to legs,arms,brain,heart,AND lungs for the fight OR flight reaction  
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Shunt means   redirect OR divert OR detour  
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Bronchodilation to increase   respiration  
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Pupillary dilation to increase the   Visual Field(VF)  
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The digestive AND reproductive systems are reduced to   Minimal function  
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Esthesi/o   Feeling OR nervous sensation  
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Anesthesia(anesthetic)   A condition of(pertaining to)no feeling OR nervous sensation  
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Anesthesiologist   Specialist in the study of no feeling OR nervous sensation  
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Hyperesthesia(hyperesthesic)   A condition of(pertaining to) excessive nervous sensitivity to stimuli  
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A stimulus is   Change in your environment  
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Psych/o AND ment/o   Mind  
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Psychology   The study or the mind  
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Psychogenic   Pretaining to originating in the mind  
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Psychologist   A specialist in the study of the mind  
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Psychosis   Abnormal condition of(pertaining to)the mind  
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Psychopathy(psychopathic)   A disease condition of(pertaining to)the mind  
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Somat/o   Body  
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Psychosomatic   Pertaining to the mind over the body  
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Mental   Pertaining to the mind  
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Pleg/o   A condition of paralysis AKA palsy  
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Paralysis means   The inability to feel(sensory neurons)AND move(motor neurons)  
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Monoplegia(monoplegic)   A condition of(pertaining to)paralysis of one limb  
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Quadriplegia(quadriplegic)   a condition of(pertaining to)paralysis of the four extremities caused by a Spinal Cord Injury(SCI)  
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Paraplegia(paraplegic)   A condition of paralysis of the lower trunk AND both legs caused by a Spinal Cord Injury(SCI)  
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Hemi-   Half  
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Hemiplegia(hemiplegic)   Condition of(pertaining to)paralysis of the right OR left side of the body caused by brain damage  
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-Paresis   Partial paralysis  
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Partial paralysis means   you can feel it but cannot move it OR you can move it but cannot feel it  
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Monoparesis   Partial paralysis of one limb  
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Hemiparesis   Paralysis of the right or left side of the body caused by brain damage  
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Ict/o   Seizure  
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Preictal   Pertaining to before a seizure  
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Postictal   Pertaining to after a seizure  
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Interictal   Pertaining to between seizures  
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Convulsion   Sudden rapid involuntary contractions AND relaxation of a group of muscles  
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A convusion is a type of   Seizure  
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Seizures are associated with   Epilepsy(epileptic)  
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Tonic-clonic seizures(grand mal)(gin and tonic-clonic)   Refers to the rapid contractions AND relaxation of a group of muscles associated with seizures  
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Aura   A warning of an impending seizure  
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-Iatry   Treatment(Tx)  
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Psychiatry   treatment of the mind  
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Kines/o   movement  
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Bradykinesia(bradykinetic)   A condition of(pertaining to)slow movement  
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Hyperkinesia(hyperkinetic)   A condition(pertaining to)excessive movement  
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Crani/o   Cranium(skull)  
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Intracranial hemorrhage   Pertaining to a rapid flow of blood within the cranium (skull)  
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Alges/o   Pain  
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Non-narcotic analgesic   Pertaining to no pain with the use of an Over The Counter(OTC) medication  
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Cephal/o   Head  
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-Algia   Pain  
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Neuralgia   A condition of nerve pain  
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Glioma   A type of Brain Tumor(BT)  
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Conscious   Awake,alert AND aware  
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Semi-conscious   Partially awake,alert OR aware  
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Levels OF Consciousness(LOC)include:   1.)awake AND aware 2.)Lethargy(lethargic)means mental sluggishness 3.)Stupor(stuporous)means very groggy  
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Unconscious(unconsciouness) means a state of being   Unaware of aurrundings but responds to stimuli  
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Coma(comatose)means   Unconsciousness with no response to stimuli  
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Glascow Coma Scale(GCS)   A standardized system to asses(evaluate) neurological impairment  
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Cerebrospinal otorrhea   Cerebrospinal Fluid(CSF) draining from the ear(s)  
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Papilledema   Edema AND inflammation of the optic nerve indicative of increased IntraCranial Pressure(ICP)  
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Cognitive   Pertaining to the mental processes of comprehension,judgment,memory,AND reasoning  
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MCI   Mild Cognitive Impairment  
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Disorientation(disoriented)   A state of mental confusion to a person,AND/OR place AND/OR time AKA The three spheres  
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Incoherent   Unable to express one's thoughts in a intelligible manner  
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Dementia,senility,OR Organic Brain Syndrome(OBS)   Mental decline  
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Vertigo   A whirling sensation of oneself OR external objects(dizziness)  
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Syncope(syncopal episode)   fainting  
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Gait(stable or unstable)   The manner or style of walking  
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Neurological Vital Signs(NVS)   Periodic assessment of a person's neurological status AKA Neurological checks("neuro checks")  
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Neurological checks(NVS)include:   1.)Alert+oriented x 3 (spheres)which is the HIghest level of consciousness with a clear understanding of person,place,AND time 2.)PEARRLA which stands for Puplis Equal AND Round,React to Light AND accommodation(focus) 3.)Gait AND reflex assessment  
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging(MRI)   A diagnostic imaging technique using magnetics to obtain an image  
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Positron Emission Tomography(PET)   X-ray picture slices of the brain after a contrast(radiopaque)dye  
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AD   Alzheimer's Disease Or right ear  
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ADHD   Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder  
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MVA   Motor Vehicle Accident  
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CVA   Cerebral Vascular Accident AKA "stroke"  
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TIA   Transient Ischemic Attack AKA "mini OR little stroke"(temporary)  
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MS   Multiple Sclerosis  
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CP   Cerebral Palsy  
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TENS   Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation which is used to stimulate healing AND treat chronic pain(back)  
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