Nervous System Eca Yas

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Function 1 of nervous system

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Receiving information from outside and inside the body.

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Function 2 of nervous system

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Convey impulses from the brain which may stimulate or depress activity in muscles, glands or tissues

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Function 3 of nervous system

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Integrate the different functions of the body’s organs, tissues and cells

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Cerebrum

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Initiated voluntary movement, sensory function and thought

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Brainstem

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Auditory and visual reflexes, rate and length of respiration, regulation of heart rate, coughing, swallowing and vomiting.

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Cerebellum

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Balance, posture, refinement of movement

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Where does the spinal cord sit?

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Within the spinal column

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How many spinal nerves attach to the spinal cord?

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31

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What makes up the central nervous system

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Brian and spinal cord

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Function 1 of spinal cord?

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Provides communication route between brain and parts of the body - not supplied by cranial nerves

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Function 2 of spinal cord

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Acts as the centre of reflex action

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What is the brain and spinal cord surrounded by?

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Protective membranes called meninges

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What is cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)

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Clear fluid located within the meninges

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Where is CSF produced?

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In the brain and circulates around the brain and spinal cord

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Peripheral Nervous System consists of?

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Sensory and motor nerves

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The peripheral nervous system connects?

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Brain and spinal cord to peripheral structures - skin and muscles

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The PNS also

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Regulates the body’s autonomic, involuntary functions to maintain homeostasis

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Autonomic nervous system regulates-

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Heart rate, respiratory rate, pupillary response, urination and sexual response

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Paraplegia

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Paralysis of lower limbs

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Hemiplegia

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Paralysis of one side of the body

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Quadriplegia

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Paralysis of all four limbs

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Monoplegia

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Paralysis of one limb

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Central nervous system depression may cause loss of airway latency and protective reflexes- TRUE OR FALSE

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True

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Cause of unconsciousness FISH

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Fainting, Imbalance of heat, Shock, Head Injury

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Potential cause of unconsciousness- SHAPED

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Stroke, Heart Attack, Asphyxia, Poisoning, Epilepsy, Diabetes

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Signs & symptoms of hypothermia

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Cold to touch

Cold, pale dry skin

Shivering

Apathetic, confused, irrational behaviour, belligerent

Lethargy & failing consciousness

Slow, weakening pulse

Cardiac arrest - extreme case

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Hyperthermia

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Headache, dizziness, confusion, sweating, nausea, loss of appetite, rapid weakening pulse & breathing. Temp 38 - 40 degrees

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Heat stroke

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Strong bounding pulse, flushed skin, hot to touch, confused, restless, headache, temp 40-43 degrees

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What is epilepsy

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Abnormal electrical discharge in the brain

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Generalised seizure

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Both sides of the brain are involved at the outset

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Partial seizure

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Discharge starts in a localised area of the brain

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Tonic clonic

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PT becomes rigid, falls to ground jerking all over - usually stops after a few mins

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Tonic seizure

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Sudden stiffening, PT falls to ground, quick recovery

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Atonic seizure

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Sudden loss of muscle tone, PT collapses to ground, quick recovery

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Absence seizure

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Brief interruption of consciousness- blank staring, eyelid fluttering- lasts a few seconds

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Simple partial seizure

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Varying presentation, consciousness maintained. Pins & needles, unusual taste or smell. Localised jerking

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Complex partial seizure

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Consciousness altered. Automatic, semi-purposeful behaviour (lip smacking/pulling at clothes) wandering as if drunk

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Secondary generalised seizure

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Episode does not stop, evolved into generalised seizure

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Non epileptic seizures can be caused by?

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Low blood sugar

Lack of O2

Drug or alcohol withdrawal

Fever

Physiological changes during pregnancy

Head trauma

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Status epilepticus

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Seizures last for more than 30 mins with no recovery in between - can result in permanent neurological damage, respiratory failure & cardiac arrest

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What age does febrile convulsions usually occur?

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6 months to 5years

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What can cause febrile convulsions

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High body temperature without serious underlying health issues

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How to manage seizures?

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Assess consciousness, maintain airway, apply high flow O2, do not restrain

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What is a stroke (CVA)

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Result of impaired blood flow to the brain

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Ischaemic stroke

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Blockage of blood vessel causing hypoxic damage to critical area of brain tissue

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Haemorrhagic stroke

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Ruptured blood vessel in the brain which applies pressure to the brain tissue

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What is a TIA

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Brief interruption of blood supply to the brain causing temporary neurological impairment - can last up to 24hrs

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Headache, slurred/difficult speech, flaccid muscles on one side of face, confusion, incontinence raised BP, agitation and aggression are signs and symptoms of what?

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Stroke/TIA

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What is 10-10-10?

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A rapid approach for critically ill patients.

10 mins to arrive - assess and decide

10 mins to communicate reassure and move

10 mins to leave scene quickly

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What is meningitis?

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Inflammation of the lining around the brain & spinal cord

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What is septicaemia?

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Blood poisoning from a disease

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Fever, headache, vomiting, limb/joint pain, pale or mottled skin, rash, stiff neck, dislike of bright lights , sleepy, seizures are sign & symptoms of what condition?

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Meningitis / septicaemia