14 Questions
Which imaging modality is better for displaying anatomical details of the nervous system?
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
What is the main imaging modality for cerebral imaging?
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
Which imaging modality could be used to assess neurological disorders in neonates and early infancy?
Transcranial ultrasound
What plays a very little part in diagnosis according to the text?
Skull radiography
Which imaging modality is commonly used for assessing patients with a head injury?
Computed tomography (CT)
What should be dealt with as the life saving priorities when managing patients with a head injury?
(a) and (b)
What is the purpose of a plain skull x-ray in the context of intracranial hemorrhage?
To visualize the type and site of a skull fracture
When is a CT scan highly recommended in cases of intracranial hemorrhage?
In the presence of impaired level of consciousness or focal neurological signs
Which type of hematoma is located in the potential space between the periosteum and the galeal aponeurosis?
Subgaleal hematoma
What is the function of the superficial fascia in the scalp?
It is closely bound to the epicranial aponeurosis
What does a T1-weighted MR image depict about grey matter and white matter?
Grey matter appears darker than white matter
How do wounds of the scalp differ from scalp hematomas?
Wounds cause profuse bleeding and rapid healing, while hematomas cause shock and extensive cellulitis
What is a characteristic feature of subgaleal hematomas?
They are located between the scalp skin and skull periosteum
In what context would a CT scan be recommended for evaluating intracranial hemorrhage?
Deteriorating level of consciousness
This quiz covers the anatomical facts of the nervous system, various imaging modalities, understanding the normal appearance of the nervous system, and identifying main imaging findings in neurological conditions. It is prepared by Assistant Professor Sahar Mahmoud Abdelsalam and is intended for fourth grade students.
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