Medical Disorders of Brain Function Chapter 16

Which type of hydrocephalus involves obstruction to the flow of cerebrospinal fluid?

Which of the following correctly differentiates hypoxia from ischemia?

What kind of brain injury is characterized by a direct impact to the head with immediate symptoms?

Which type of hematoma is usually associated with a tear in the dural arteries and presents rapidly?

Which term describes the increase in pressure within the skull due to mass effect from a brain injury?

What mechanism primarily differentiates vasogenic cerebral edema from cytotoxic edema?

Which of the following symptoms is most commonly associated with a concussion?

In what way do ischemic strokes and transient ischemic attacks (TIA) differ?

Which type of seizure is characterized by loss of awareness but not motor control?

Which condition results from a build-up of cerebrospinal fluid within the ventricles of the brain?

Learning Objectives for Chapter 16: Disorders of Brain Function

Terms: Define and understand cerebral edema, hydrocephalus (communicating and non-communicating), intracranial pressure, cerebral perfusion pressure, brain herniation, concussion, simple partial seizure, complex partial seizure, generalized seizures, absence, tonic-clonic, atonic, and myoclonic seizures.

Brain Protection and Damage

Protective Features: Discuss the anatomical and physiological features that protect the brain.
Damage Mechanisms: Recall general ways the brain can become damaged or injured.

Hypoxia and Ischemia

Distinguish: Differentiate between hypoxia and ischemia, including the pathophysiology, causes, common manifestations, and compensatory mechanisms.

Cerebral Edema

Vasogenic vs. Cytotoxic: Compare and contrast the vasogenic and cytotoxic causes of cerebral edema, including pathophysiology and causes. What are their outcomes?

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

Primary vs. Secondary: Compare primary and secondary traumatic brain injuries (TBI).
Severity Levels: Compare mild, moderate, and severe TBI.
Hematoma Types: Describe epidural, subdural, and intracerebral hematomas.

Concussion and Stroke

Concussion Symptoms: Recognize the symptoms associated with concussion.
Ischemic vs Hemorrhagic Stroke: Differentiate ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke.
TIA (Transient Ischemic Attack): Differentiate stroke from a TIA.

Provoked Seizures

Causes: List several causes of provoked seizures.

Dive into Chapter 16 focusing on disorders affecting brain function. This quiz covers critical terms such as cerebral edema, hydrocephalus, and different types of seizures, as well as protective features and damage mechanisms of the brain. Test your understanding of hypoxia, ischemia, and the physiological responses of the brain to injury.