function of hypothalamus - Answers controls body temp, appetite, water balance, links nervous &
endocrine systems
Afferent - Answers carries impulses TO the CNS
Efferent - Answers carries impulses AWAY from the CNS
Cranial Nerves 1-6 - Answers I. Olfactory- Smell
II. Optic- Visual Acuity (afferent impulse)
III. Oculomotor- eye movement, dilation (efferent)
IV. Trochlear- Vertical Eye movement
V. Trigeminal-facial sensation
VI. Abducens-lateral movement of eyes
Cranial Nerves 7-12 - Answers VII. Facial- Taste
VIII. Auditory- Hearing & Balance
IX. Glossopharyngeal- Taste & Swallowing
X. Vagus- Sensation in throat
XI. Accessory- Head & Shoulder movement
XII. Hypoglossal- Tongue Movement
Parkinsons Disease - Answers S/S:
tremor
bradykinesia (slow movements)
rigidity
pill rolling
mask like face
Peripheral Nervous System - Answers made up of sensory organs such as eyes, taste buds, olfactory
receptors, touch receptors
Sympathetic Nervous System - Answers fight or flight system
, increase heartrate
increase blood pressure
increase sweating
pupils dilate
parasympathetic nervous system - Answers Pupils constrict
Relaxed state
everything remains normal or relaxed
Intracranial Pressure - Answers Normal ICP is 0-15
ICP greater than 20mm is emergent
Caused by swelling in brain, increase in CSH, swelling, increase in blood flow
Keep HOB between 20-30 degrees
Brain tissue is compromised
Vital Signs for patient with ICP - Answers Increased BP
Increase heartrate
elevated temp
How long can brain be without Oxygen? - Answers 4-6 mins
Genetic/Development Disorders - Answers Cerebral Palsy, Huntington Disease, Muscular Dystrophy
Glascow Coma Scale - Answers 15 =Optimal
3 =Comatose
if patient opens eyes, responds to pain =5
Older Persons with ICP - Answers Personality Changes
Decrease LOC
Irritability
Snellen Chart - Answers Used to test visual acuity
tests cranial nerve ii- optic