Redx Exam 21 Questions with Verified Answers
How do you remember the cranial nerves? - CORRECT ANSWER "On Old Olympus Towering Tops A Finn And German
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How do you remember which cranial nerves are responsible for sensory/motor/both? - CORRECT ANSWER "Some Say Marry Money But My Brother Says Big Brains Matter Most"
Which cranial nerves do not originate in the brain stem? - CORRECT ANSWER Olfactory and Optic nerves
What cranial nerve deficits might you see with a basilar skull fracture? - CORRECT ANSWER Facial nerve palsy, oculomotor palsy, hearing loss
Name the three layers of the meninges: - CORRECT ANSWER Pia, Arachnoid, Dura
What is the Monroe Kellie hypothesis? - CORRECT ANSWER Shifting of pressure to compensate for an increase in ICP
What are the differences between an epidural hematoma and subdural hematoma? SAH? - CORRECT ANSWER -Epidural hematomas: between skull and outside of dura (arterial bleeding, middle meningeal artery)
-Subdural hematoma: between brain and inside of dura (venous bleeding, cortical veins)
-Subarachnoid hemorrhage: between arachnoid and pia (arterial bleeding, usually cerebral artery aneurysm)
At what spinal cord level is the diaphragm innervated? - CORRECT ANSWER "C3-5 keeps the diaphragm alive" (Phrenic nerve)
Name three common incomplete spinal cord injuries and their symptoms: - CORRECT ANSWER -Anterior Cord Syndrome (Paralysis below level of injury and loss of pain and temperature sensation. Proprioception and vibratory sensation intact.)
-Central Cord Syndrome (Inability to lift arms and hands completely, or numbness and tingling)
-Brown Sequard Syndrome (Loss of motor on side of injury, loss of sensation on opposite side)
Name two types of secondary brain injury: - CORRECT ANSWER -Hypoperfusion
-Hypoxia
-Hypo/Hypercapnia
What is a normal ICP? - CORRECT ANSWER 0-15 mmHg, >20 may require intervention
In the immediate, primary survey of a trauma patient, ABCDE is a mneumonic for? - CORRECT ANSWER Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Exposure
What are the three components of the Glasgow Coma Score? - CORRECT ANSWER Eye Opening, Verbal Responce, Motor Responce
In the secondary survey, what is the mneumonic AMPLE? - CORRECT ANSWER Allergies, Medications, Previous Medical/Surgical History, Last meal, Events /Environment surrounding the injury
At what level does the spinal cord end? - CORRECT ANSWER L1-L2
What does the American Spinal Injury Association (ASIA) Scale measure? - CORRECT ANSWER State of motor/sensory function: complete vs. levels of incomplete vs normal
What is SCIWORA and what is cause? - CORRECT ANSWER Spontaneous cord injury without radiographic abnormality. Caused by dislocation with spontaneous relocation, most common in pedicatric population.
How many anatomy neck zones are there? - CORRECT ANSWER Three: Zone 1, 2 & 3
What is the Denver Screening Criteria used for? - CORRECT ANSWER Used to screen for vertebral and carotid artery dissection and/or injury after blunt head and neck trauma
What are EAST guidelines used for? - CORRECT ANSWER Cervical spine clearance algorithm
What is assessed on a FAST exam? - CORRECT ANSWER A FAST exam, Functional Assessment with Sonography in Trauma assesses: cardiac, liver, spleen, and pelvic areas for fluid collections. [Show Less]