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ATLS Written Review Latest 2021 Graded A Retake 2023 What is the primary goal of treating TBI? How is this done? correct answer- preventing secondary brain injury. This is done by maintaining blood pressure and providing adequate profusion. After managing ABCDEs of TBI what MUST be identified if present? How is this done? correct answer- mass lesion that requires surgical evacuation is critical! this is done with CT. NOTE: obtaining a CT should not delay patient transfer to trauma center. Which...

What are meninges? Name the 3 membranes. - ANSWER They are membranes that protect the brain and spinal cord. 1. Dura mater 2. Arachnoid mater 3. Pia mater What is the space above the dura mater called? What does it contain? - ANSWER Epidural space -It contains arteries Describe the dura mater - ANSWER Dense, outermost meninge. It is a fibrous, inelastic sheath that encloses the brain and spinal cord What is the space between the dura mater and arachnoid mater? What does it contain?...

Portage Learning BIOD 152 A&P 2 Final Exam 2023/2024 Identify the parts of the neuron shown in the diagram below a. dendrite b. cell body c. nucleus List the four parts of the human brain The human brain is made up of the cerebral hemispheres, diencephalon, brain stem, andcerebellum. List and describe the 3 meninges of the human brain. The leathery dura mater is the double-layered outer meninx. The middle arachnoid meninx is a loose layer separated from the dura...

How many cervical Nerves do we have? 7 8 12 5 correct answers 8 The primary motor cortex receives signals from the body receives signals from the body and head. receives signals from the head. sends signals to the muscles in the body and head. correct answers sends signals to the muscles in the body and head. Which of the following is not a neurotransmitter? Dopamine Tetrahydrocannabinol Norepinepherine GABA Glutamate correct answers Tetrahydrocannabinol Which of the ...

AHN 572 Neuro 1, Top Questions & Answers, 100% Accurate. Coup - -Bruising at direct impact Countercoup - -Cranial Contents shift, temporal or posterior region Mechanism of Injury : Acceleraiton-Deceleration - -Coup-countercoup, where rapid acceleration of head hits directly, then crainial contents stop and shift then decelerate (diffuse injury) blunt trauma - -Direct impact Penetrating Trauma - -Penetrates into the brain tissue High velocity trauma example - -Gun shot wound ...

Rostral - Answer-toward the nose Caudal - Answer-toward the tail Major portions of the brain - Answer-Brain stem, Cerebrum, cerebellum Cerebrum is ___% of brain volume - Answer-83 Cerebellum contains ___% of the neurons - Answer-50 The brain weighs ___ pounds - Answer-3.5 Longitudinal Fissure - Answer-separates 2 cerebral hemispheres (left/right) Central Sulcus - Answer-Separates frontal & parietal lobe Gyri - Answer-folds Sulci - Answer-grooves cortex - Answer-surf...

NURS 403 - Final Exam With Complete Solutions 2024. What are the four lobes of the brain? - ANSWER Frontal Parietal Temporal Occipital Where is the frontal lobe located & what is it responsible for? - ANSWER Front of the brain Motor movement and personality Where is the parietal lobe located & what is it responbile for? - ANSWER Behind frontal lobe & above temporal lobes Sensation & Perception Where is the temporal lobe located and what is it responsible for? - ANSWER Side of the bra...

Injury when the side of the brain opposite the side of the head that was struck is injured. Happens in contusions (two contusions) Correct Answer-Contrecoup injury What are the two types of traumatic/primary brain injuries? Correct Answer-Concussion and contusion A focal (localized) injury with bleeding occurring, blood clumps together and becomes a hematoma, blood vessels tear Correct Answer-Contusion A large clot of blood in the brain, blood vessels get torn and bleeding takes place, ...

1. What is the primary goal of treating TBI? How is this done ANS preventing secondary brain injury. This is done by maintaining blood pressure and providing adequate profusion. 2. After managing ABCDEs of TBI what MUST be identified if present? How is this done ANS mass lesion that requires surgical evacuation is critical! this is done with CT. NOTE: obtaining a CT should not delay patient transfer to trauma center. 3. Which brain lobes do the following hold: 1. anterior fossa: 2. middle ...

I. Olfactory (Cranial Nerve) correct answers Sense of Smell II. Optic (Cranial Nerve) correct answers Vision III. Oculomotor (Cranial Nerve) correct answers Eye Track/Accomodation IV. Trochlear (Cranial Nerve) correct answers Eye Movements V. Trigeminal (Cranial Nerve) correct answers Chewing/Head-Face Sensory VI. Abducens (Cranial Nerve) correct answers Abduction of Eye VII. Facial (Cranial Nerve) correct answers Facial Expression/Taste VIII. Vestibulocochlear (Cranial Nerv...