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What is the primary characteristic of a concussion?
What is the primary characteristic of a concussion?
- Only associated with sports injuries
- Exclusively life-threatening injury
- Immediate and transient alteration in brain function (correct)
- Permanent brain damage
Which of the following represents a closed traumatic brain injury (TBI)?
Which of the following represents a closed traumatic brain injury (TBI)?
- A skull fracture from a fall
- A gunshot wound to the head
- A concussion resulting from a motor vehicle accident (correct)
- A stab wound to the brain
Which of the following is a common sequela of traumatic brain injury related to alcohol use?
Which of the following is a common sequela of traumatic brain injury related to alcohol use?
- Cognitive dysfunction due to sustained neuroinflammation (correct)
- Increased protective reflexes
- Instant recovery after injury
- Decreased risk of developing disorders
What role does beta-amyloid play in Alzheimer's Disease?
What role does beta-amyloid play in Alzheimer's Disease?
Which of the following symptoms is NOT typically associated with Alzheimer's Disease?
Which of the following symptoms is NOT typically associated with Alzheimer's Disease?
What type of TBI is characterized by axonal damage that is widely distributed in the brain?
What type of TBI is characterized by axonal damage that is widely distributed in the brain?
Which test is primarily used for cognitive screening in Alzheimer's Disease diagnosis?
Which test is primarily used for cognitive screening in Alzheimer's Disease diagnosis?
What is one of the first clinical manifestations of spinal cord injury?
What is one of the first clinical manifestations of spinal cord injury?
What mechanism primarily describes secondary injury in traumatic brain injury?
What mechanism primarily describes secondary injury in traumatic brain injury?
Individuals with which condition may have a higher risk of developing Alzheimer's Disease after a traumatic brain injury?
Individuals with which condition may have a higher risk of developing Alzheimer's Disease after a traumatic brain injury?
Which of the following is a sign of neurogenic bowel?
Which of the following is a sign of neurogenic bowel?
What is the main consequence of inadequate tissue perfusion in pressure ulcers?
What is the main consequence of inadequate tissue perfusion in pressure ulcers?
How often should a patient be turned to manage pressure ulcers?
How often should a patient be turned to manage pressure ulcers?
What is a potential complication associated with neurogenic bowel?
What is a potential complication associated with neurogenic bowel?
What symptom is NOT typically associated with neurogenic bowel?
What symptom is NOT typically associated with neurogenic bowel?
What should be assessed regularly in patients at risk of pressure ulcers?
What should be assessed regularly in patients at risk of pressure ulcers?
Which statement about managing pressure ulcers is false?
Which statement about managing pressure ulcers is false?
What is a common symptom of a neurogenic bowel condition?
What is a common symptom of a neurogenic bowel condition?
What aspect is important when managing pressure ulcers?
What aspect is important when managing pressure ulcers?
What is a characteristic of lesions formed due to pressure ulcers?
What is a characteristic of lesions formed due to pressure ulcers?
What is the primary function associated with the frontal lobe of the brain?
What is the primary function associated with the frontal lobe of the brain?
Which type of stroke is characterized by a blood clot that impedes blood flow?
Which type of stroke is characterized by a blood clot that impedes blood flow?
What are the symptoms of a stroke affecting the right side of the brain?
What are the symptoms of a stroke affecting the right side of the brain?
What condition arises when there is a decrease in oxygen supply to the brain?
What condition arises when there is a decrease in oxygen supply to the brain?
Which type of edema is characterized by brain swelling due to increased fluid in the brain?
Which type of edema is characterized by brain swelling due to increased fluid in the brain?
What is a major cause of hemorrhagic stroke?
What is a major cause of hemorrhagic stroke?
What neurological function is primarily affected by a stroke on the left side of the brain?
What neurological function is primarily affected by a stroke on the left side of the brain?
What condition describes excessive stimulation of neurotransmitters leading to injury?
What condition describes excessive stimulation of neurotransmitters leading to injury?
What is the primary symptom of a stroke affecting the brain stem?
What is the primary symptom of a stroke affecting the brain stem?
Which phenomenon refers to the areas of the brain most susceptible to ischemia?
Which phenomenon refers to the areas of the brain most susceptible to ischemia?
What signifies ASIA A spinal cord injury?
What signifies ASIA A spinal cord injury?
What is the leading cause of spinal cord injury?
What is the leading cause of spinal cord injury?
Which type of force is associated with flexion injuries of the cervical spine?
Which type of force is associated with flexion injuries of the cervical spine?
What is a consequence of autonomic dysreflexia?
What is a consequence of autonomic dysreflexia?
Which spinal cord injury level typically does NOT impact respiratory function?
Which spinal cord injury level typically does NOT impact respiratory function?
What defines tetraplegia?
What defines tetraplegia?
Which option represents a clinical sign of neurogenic bladder?
Which option represents a clinical sign of neurogenic bladder?
What is the primary neurological injury?
What is the primary neurological injury?
What characterizes an incomplete tetraplegia?
What characterizes an incomplete tetraplegia?
Which sign is associated with respiratory problems in spinal cord injury?
Which sign is associated with respiratory problems in spinal cord injury?
What is the primary symptom of a stroke affecting the right side of the brain?
What is the primary symptom of a stroke affecting the right side of the brain?
Which mechanism is characterized by a decrease of oxygen supply to the brain?
Which mechanism is characterized by a decrease of oxygen supply to the brain?
Which type of stroke is caused by a rupture of a blood vessel?
Which type of stroke is caused by a rupture of a blood vessel?
What consequence arises due to excitotoxicity in the brain?
What consequence arises due to excitotoxicity in the brain?
What type of edema involves fluid accumulation due to the breakdown of the blood-brain barrier?
What type of edema involves fluid accumulation due to the breakdown of the blood-brain barrier?
What significant effect does altitude have on alcohol tolerance?
What significant effect does altitude have on alcohol tolerance?
Which brain area is primarily responsible for motor control and planning?
Which brain area is primarily responsible for motor control and planning?
What is a potential result of cerebral ischemia?
What is a potential result of cerebral ischemia?
Which of the following symptoms is associated with a stroke affecting the brain stem?
Which of the following symptoms is associated with a stroke affecting the brain stem?
What is defined as the areas of the brain that are farthest from the arterial supply and most susceptible to ischemia?
What is defined as the areas of the brain that are farthest from the arterial supply and most susceptible to ischemia?
What is a defining characteristic of closed traumatic brain injury (TBI)?
What is a defining characteristic of closed traumatic brain injury (TBI)?
Which symptom is most commonly associated with mild traumatic brain injury (concussion)?
Which symptom is most commonly associated with mild traumatic brain injury (concussion)?
Which factor increases the likelihood of traumatic brain injury (TBI) while intoxicated?
Which factor increases the likelihood of traumatic brain injury (TBI) while intoxicated?
What is the primary post-mortem diagnostic criterion for Alzheimer's Disease?
What is the primary post-mortem diagnostic criterion for Alzheimer's Disease?
What cascade of events is associated with secondary brain injury following TBI?
What cascade of events is associated with secondary brain injury following TBI?
What is NOT a common symptom of Alzheimer’s Disease?
What is NOT a common symptom of Alzheimer’s Disease?
Which condition is associated with the accumulation of beta-amyloid in the brain?
Which condition is associated with the accumulation of beta-amyloid in the brain?
Which imaging technique is commonly used to rule out tumors in the diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease?
Which imaging technique is commonly used to rule out tumors in the diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease?
What role do cholinesterase inhibitors serve in treating Alzheimer’s Disease?
What role do cholinesterase inhibitors serve in treating Alzheimer’s Disease?
Which statement about the impact of traumatic brain injury (TBI) is TRUE?
Which statement about the impact of traumatic brain injury (TBI) is TRUE?
What condition is characterized by a loss of slow stool propulsion leading to potential incontinence?
What condition is characterized by a loss of slow stool propulsion leading to potential incontinence?
What is a common consequence of unrelieved pressure in patients at risk for pressure ulcers?
What is a common consequence of unrelieved pressure in patients at risk for pressure ulcers?
What management strategy is crucial for preventing pressure ulcers?
What management strategy is crucial for preventing pressure ulcers?
What symptom can indicate severe neurogenic bowel dysfunction?
What symptom can indicate severe neurogenic bowel dysfunction?
Which of the following factors is NOT relevant to the management of pressure ulcers?
Which of the following factors is NOT relevant to the management of pressure ulcers?
What process occurs when blood vessels collapse due to excessive pressure, leading to skin issues?
What process occurs when blood vessels collapse due to excessive pressure, leading to skin issues?
What should be included in regular skin checks for patients at risk of pressure ulcers?
What should be included in regular skin checks for patients at risk of pressure ulcers?
Which of these might result from an inadequate lymphatic function in pressure ulcers?
Which of these might result from an inadequate lymphatic function in pressure ulcers?
Which dietary consideration is important in managing pressure ulcers?
Which dietary consideration is important in managing pressure ulcers?
What is the difference between tetraplegia and paraplegia?
What is the difference between tetraplegia and paraplegia?
Which of the following types of spinal cord injuries is typically caused by a force coming from behind?
Which of the following types of spinal cord injuries is typically caused by a force coming from behind?
Which mechanism primarily contributes to secondary spinal cord injury?
Which mechanism primarily contributes to secondary spinal cord injury?
What is a common sign indicating autonomic dysreflexia?
What is a common sign indicating autonomic dysreflexia?
What characterizes a neurogenic bladder resulting from suprasacral injuries?
What characterizes a neurogenic bladder resulting from suprasacral injuries?
What are primary concerns for nursing care in acute spinal cord injury?
What are primary concerns for nursing care in acute spinal cord injury?
What is the last preserved functioning vertebra in a person with a spinal cord injury at the C4 level?
What is the last preserved functioning vertebra in a person with a spinal cord injury at the C4 level?
What type of spinal cord injury is most frequently associated with incomplete tetraplegia?
What type of spinal cord injury is most frequently associated with incomplete tetraplegia?
Which of the following is commonly recognized as a leading cause of spinal cord injuries?
Which of the following is commonly recognized as a leading cause of spinal cord injuries?
What factors can lead to respiratory problems in spinal cord injury patients?
What factors can lead to respiratory problems in spinal cord injury patients?
Flashcards
Ischemic Stroke
Ischemic Stroke
A stroke caused by a blood clot blocking blood flow to the brain.
Hemorrhagic Stroke
Hemorrhagic Stroke
A stroke caused by a ruptured blood vessel in the brain.
Cerebral Hypoxia/Ischemia
Cerebral Hypoxia/Ischemia
Reduced oxygen supply to the brain. Can lead to brain damage.
Stroke Left Side Effects
Stroke Left Side Effects
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Stroke Right Side Effects
Stroke Right Side Effects
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Brain Stem Stroke
Brain Stem Stroke
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Cerebral Edema
Cerebral Edema
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Vasogenic Edema
Vasogenic Edema
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Cytotoxic Edema
Cytotoxic Edema
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Excitotoxicity
Excitotoxicity
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Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
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Closed TBI
Closed TBI
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Penetrating TBI
Penetrating TBI
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Concussion (Mild TBI)
Concussion (Mild TBI)
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Primary TBI Injury
Primary TBI Injury
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Secondary TBI Injury
Secondary TBI Injury
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Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer's Disease
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Beta-amyloid plaques
Beta-amyloid plaques
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Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)
Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)
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TBI and Alcohol
TBI and Alcohol
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Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Cord Injury
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Tetraplegia
Tetraplegia
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Paraplegia
Paraplegia
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ASIA A
ASIA A
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ASIA B-E
ASIA B-E
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Autonomic Dysreflexia
Autonomic Dysreflexia
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Paradoxical Breathing
Paradoxical Breathing
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Neurogenic Bladder
Neurogenic Bladder
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Hyper-reflexive Bowel
Hyper-reflexive Bowel
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Areflexic Bowel
Areflexic Bowel
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Neurogenic Bowel
Neurogenic Bowel
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Increased Colonic Transit Time
Increased Colonic Transit Time
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Constipation in Neurogenic Bowel
Constipation in Neurogenic Bowel
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Abdominal Distention
Abdominal Distention
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Respiratory Compromise
Respiratory Compromise
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Early Satiety
Early Satiety
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Pressure Ulcers
Pressure Ulcers
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Tissue Ischemia
Tissue Ischemia
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Management of Pressure Ulcers
Management of Pressure Ulcers
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Hypobaric Hypoxia
Hypobaric Hypoxia
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Watershed Zones
Watershed Zones
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Left Brain Stroke
Left Brain Stroke
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Right Brain Stroke
Right Brain Stroke
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Complete SCI (ASIA A)
Complete SCI (ASIA A)
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Incomplete SCI (ASIA B-E)
Incomplete SCI (ASIA B-E)
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What is a TBI?
What is a TBI?
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What are the types of TBI?
What are the types of TBI?
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What is a Concussion?
What is a Concussion?
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What damage does a Primary Injury cause?
What damage does a Primary Injury cause?
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What are examples of Secondary Injuries?
What are examples of Secondary Injuries?
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What is Diffuse Axonal Injury?
What is Diffuse Axonal Injury?
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What is Alzheimer's Disease?
What is Alzheimer's Disease?
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What are Beta-amyloid Plaques?
What are Beta-amyloid Plaques?
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What are the 4 C's of Spinal Cord Injury Symptoms?
What are the 4 C's of Spinal Cord Injury Symptoms?
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How does Alcohol affect TBI?
How does Alcohol affect TBI?
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Signs of Neurogenic Bowel
Signs of Neurogenic Bowel
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Study Notes
Brain Structure and Function
- Frontal Lobe: Controls concentration, planning, problem-solving, speech, smell, and motor control.
- Parietal Lobe: Processes touch, pressure, taste, and body awareness.
- Temporal Lobe: Responsible for hearing, facial recognition.
- Occipital Lobe: Processes visual information.
- Cerebellum: Controls coordination.
- Brainstem: Critical for vital functions; symptoms of stroke affecting this region can be deadly, including nausea, vomiting, vertigo, speech/swallowing problems, abnormal eye movements, and decreased consciousness.
Stroke Mechanisms
- Symptoms: Stroke symptoms depend on the affected brain area, with the affected side typically opposite to the lesion location in the brain (crossed manner).
- Left-brain Stroke: Right-sided weakness, difficulty forming words, and comprehension/memory deficits, frequently left gaze preference.
- Right-brain Stroke: Left-sided weakness/paralysis, left-sided neglect, slurred or garbled speech.
- Ischemic Stroke: Occurs from a blood clot (embolus) obstructing blood flow in a cerebral artery. This can be focal (specific area) or global (throughout the brain, like in cardiac arrest). Watershed zones are vulnerable areas furthest from arterial supply.
- Hemorrhagic Stroke: Caused by a ruptured blood vessel, often due to uncontrolled hypertension or traumatic brain injury (TBI), with higher mortality rates than ischemic stroke.
- Excitotoxicity: Excessively stimulated neurotransmitters (e.g., glutamate and NMDA) can damage the brain.
Brain Injury Mechanisms
- Trauma: Inflammation occurs following brain trauma.
- Cerebral Hypoxia/Ischemia: Insufficient oxygen supply to the brain. Causes include decreased atmospheric pressure at high altitudes (hypobaric hypoxia), atmospheric pressure changes, carbon monoxide poisoning, severe anemia, lung failure. Brain cells die ~5 minutes after oxygen deprivation.
- Edema: Brain swelling; vasogenic edema is extracellular fluid accumulation due to blood-brain barrier disruption, while cytotoxic edema involves intracellular fluid accumulation, damaging surrounding cells.
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
- Definition: Non-degenerative, non-congenital insult to the brain from external mechanical force. Common cause of disability and death in young adults.
- Causes: Motor vehicle accidents, bicycle crashes, battlefield trauma, sports injuries, falls, assaults.
- Types: Closed (no skull fracture) or penetrating (e.g., gunshot wounds).
- Classifications: Mild (concussion), moderate, and severe, based on the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score.
- Primary Injury: Immediate effects of the impact (lacerations, skull fractures, contusions).
- Diffuse Axonal Injury: Widely distributed axonal damage, often from acceleration/deceleration or rotational forces (common in MVA or falls).
- Secondary Injury: Follow-up effects (inflammation, increased intracranial pressure, hypoxia, excitotoxicity, oxidative stress).
Alcohol and TBI Risk
- Increased risk of TBI with intoxication; TBI increases risk of alcohol use disorders.
- Neuroinflammation responses are linked to alcohol abuse (binge drinking induces neuroinflammation, sustained leads to cognitive dysfunction).
Repeat Mild TBI
- Increased risk of long-term degenerative disorders (dementia, ALS, Parkinson’s, MS, CTE) as a result of cumulative damage.
Alzheimer's Disease
- Definition: Most common dementia type, involving memory, thinking, and behavior problems, typically developing over 5-15 years.
- Symptoms: Memory loss (short term), denial of memory loss, disorientation, impaired abstract thinking, personality/affect changes.
- Causes: Accumulation of beta-amyloid plaques (disrupting neuron communication). Tangles (tau protein) and enlarged ventricles also occur.
- Diagnosis: Cognitive screening; imaging tests (PET scans, CT scans, MRI) to assess brain structure;
- Treatment: Cholinesterase inhibitors (e.g., Aricept), NMDA receptor antagonists, possible vaccines (phase 2 trials); behavioral management using antidepressants, antipsychotics, or anxiolytics.
Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)
- Definition: Complete/partial damage to the spinal cord's neural elements.
- Causes: Motor vehicle crashes, falls, violence, sports injuries.
- Types of Injuries: Flexion, hyperextension, compression, flexion-rotation.
- Primary vs. Secondary Injury: Primary is immediate; secondary occurs afterward (inflammation, increased ICP, hypoxia)
- Level of Injury: Tetraplegia (quadriplegia) affects all four limbs, trunk, and pelvic organs (cervical injury); paraplegia affects trunk, legs, and lower pelvic organs (thoracic, lumbar, or sacral injury).
- Severity: ASIA A (complete loss of function) and incomplete (ASIA B-E).
- Clinical Manifestations: Loss of movement, sensation, bladder/bowel control, reflexes, sexual function, breathing difficulties, pain, weakness/paralysis, etc.
- Autonomic Dysreflexia (AD): Life-threatening condition with high blood pressure, bradycardia, headache, due to stimulus below the level of the injury (suprasacral).
- Respiratory Problems: Injury above C3 may require mechanical ventilation; involvement of intercostal muscles with Thoracic injury.
- Neurogenic Bladder: Incontinence (suprasacral) or retention (sacral), leading to UTIs, renal impairment, etc..
- Neurogenic Bowel: Constipation (hyper-reflexive above T10) or incontinence (areflexic below T10).
- Pressure Ulcers: Risk of developing skin sores due to unrelieved pressure over bony prominences.
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