10 Questions
What is the term used to describe a temporary disturbance in the electrical activity of the brain?
Seizure
What is the term used to describe a disorder characterized by 2 or more recurring seizures?
Epilepsy
What is a common symptom of a stroke?
Weakness/paralysis on one side of the face/body
What is a possible cause of a build-up of pressure on the brain?
Head injury
What is the term used to describe abnormal involuntary contraction of muscles?
Convulsion
What is a common symptom of epilepsy?
Seizure
What is the first step in managing a head injury casualty?
Check for response, use A.V.P.U. to determine level of response.
What is a possible symptom of cerebral compression?
Deteriorating level of consciousness
What is a possible cause of unequal pupil size?
Head injury
What is the term used to describe a blockage of blood flow to the brain?
Stroke
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