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What part of the body controls involuntary activities such as blood pressure, body temperature, and sweating?
How many spinal cord segments are there, and how are they numbered?
What cushions the vertebrae from one another?
What is the key manifestation of Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) as mentioned in the text?
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Which neurologic disorder is associated with variant CJD and Mad Cow Disease?
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What is the initial manifestation of Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) as described in the text?
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What vital signs changes may be indicative of increasing intracranial pressure according to the text?
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What is the purpose of using IV dye in a CT scan of the brain?
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What should a nurse instruct a patient to do before a CT scan regarding metal objects?
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What are PET scans primarily used for according to the text?
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Study Notes
Autonomic Nervous System
- The autonomic nervous system controls involuntary activities such as blood pressure, body temperature, and sweating.
Spinal Cord
- There are 31 spinal cord segments, numbered from top to bottom (cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral, and coccygeal).
Spinal Vertebrae
- Intervertebral discs cushion the vertebrae from one another.
Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD)
- The key manifestation of Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) is rapid neurological deterioration.
Neurological Disorders
- Bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE or Mad Cow Disease) is associated with variant CJD.
Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS)
- The initial manifestation of Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) is muscle weakness or tingling sensations in the legs.
Increasing Intracranial Pressure
- Vital signs changes that may be indicative of increasing intracranial pressure include severe headache, vomiting, and changes in mental status.
CT Scan
- The purpose of using IV dye in a CT scan of the brain is to enhance the visibility of structures.
- Patients should be instructed to remove metal objects before a CT scan.
PET Scans
- PET scans are primarily used to evaluate metabolic activity in the brain and identify areas of high glucose uptake.
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Description
This quiz covers the anatomy of the human spinal cord, including its protection by vertebrae, the stacking of vertebrae to create a canal, the cushioning material between vertebrae, and the role of ligaments in holding them together.
