SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY TUTOR

   

QUIZ ANSWERS TO THE NEUROSURGERY QUESTIONS POSTED ON APRIL 6,2017.

QUESTION NUMBER 1 ANSWER IS: DECOMPRESSION

QUESTION NUMBER 2 ANSWER IS: CRANIO

QUESTION NUMBER 3 ANSWER IS: C V P LINES

QUESTION NUMBER 4 ANSWER IS: SELLA TURCICA

QUESTION NUMBER 5 ANSWER IS: NUCLEUS PULPOSUS

QUESTION NUMBER 6 ANSWER IS: GALEA

QUESTION NUMBER 7 ANSWER IS: SCLAP CLIP

QUESTION NUMBER 8 ANSWER IS: VENTRICLE

QUESTION NUMBER 9 ANSWER IS: PROTEOLYTIC ENZYME

QUESTION NUMBER 10 ANSWER IS: ARTERIAL LINES

QUESTION NUMBER 11 ANSWER IS: CRANIAL NERVES

QUESTION NUMBER 12 ANSWER IS: ANEURYSM CLIP

QUESTION NUMBER 13 ANSWER IS: PERIPHERAL NERVES

QUESTION NUMBER 14 ANSWER IS: SCIATICA PAIN

QUESTION NUMBER 15 ANSWER IS: LAMINA

QUESTION NUMBER 16 ANSWER IS: CEREBROSPINAL FLUID

QUESTION NUMBER 17 ANSWER IS: SPINAL NERVES

QUESTION NUMBER 18 ANSWER IS: AUTONOMIC NERVES

QUESTION NUMBER 19 ANSWER IS: PERICRANIUM

QUESTION NUMBER 20 ANSWER IS: SPINAL TRACTS

QUESTION NUMBER 21 ANSWER IS: MENINGES

Major indications for Neurosurgery are as follows:

Removal of Pathological lesions such as tumors, abscesses, aneurysms.

Removal of congenital anomalies such as hydrocephalus, craniosynostosis.

Relieve from peripheral nerve injury caused by disease or trauma.

QUIZ TWO

Match neurologic conditions and anomalies with the correct descriptions.

___ 1.     A rupture of the fibrocartilage surrounding an intervertebral disc, caused the release of nucleus pulposus inflicting pressure on the spinal nerve roots and pain.

A. Brain tumor

___ 2.    Pain that cannot be controlled, such as caused by neoplastic invasions.

 B. Hematoma 

 

___3.     Congenital hernia with the meninges protruding through an opening of the skull or spinal column.

 C. Brain abscess

___4.     A growth of tissue forming an abnormal mass in any lobe or structure in the intracranial       region.

  D. Carpal tunnel

___5.     A tumor or swelling which contains blood.

  E.Intractable pain

___6.     A growth of tissue forming an abnormal mass along the spinal cord; 50% are extramedullary 25% are intramedullary and 25% are extradural.

F. Craniosynostosis

___7.       A localized collection of pus in the intracranial region usually caused by infections of the    middle ear, sinuses, face, skull, or from skull fractures.

G. Hydrocephalus

___8.       A neurologic condition of the trigeminal facial nerve, when burning and stab like pain       radiates along the branches of the nerve.

  H. A-V malformation

___9.        Benign or malignant tumor compresses the optic chiasm and impairs vision and may cause symptoms of acromegaly.

I. Intracranial aneurysm


___10.      Premature ossification of the sutures of the skull.  

J. Pituitary tumor

___11.       Abnormal dilation of a blood vessel in the skull, may cause by congenital defect of the     wall of the vessel.

K.Tic douloureux

___12.       A painful condition of the wrist and hand caused by pressure on the median nerve in the   carpal tunnel.

L. Meniere’s disease


___13.       Increase of cerebro-spinal fluid in the ventricles of the brain.

M. Meningocele

___14.        Symptoms of tinnitus, dizziness, progressive deafness and pressure in the ears caused by a disorder of the membranous labyrinth of the inner ear.  

  N. Herniated disc

___15.        Condition when arteries and veins are connected by thin walled channels, without the     normal capillaries may cause intracerebral hemorrhage.

 O. Spinal cord tumor

Enjoy taking this quiz and send your answers through the comment box.

My answers will be posted on the next blog.     

Surgical Technology Quiz

TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE.

HERE ARE SOME QUESTIONS FROM NEUROSURGERY. HAVE FUN ANSWERING THEM, POST YOUR ANSWERS IN THE COMMENT BOX. NEXT WEEK THE REAL ANSWERS WILL BE POSTED.

Match the terms on the right with the correct statements.

1.      Autonomic nerves     The removal of pressure       .............                                                          

2.      Nucleus pulposus       Prefix pertaining to the skull    ................                                                   

3.      Lamina                          Lines to monitor pressure within the venous system  ...................         

4.      Galea                            A concavity in the superior surface of the sphenoid

                                       bone which houses the pituitary gland    ..........................                               

5.      CVP lines                      The center cushioning of gelatinous mass within an

                                       Intervertebral disc                                           ....................                                                                  

6.      Cranio                            The epicranial aponeurosis which connects the bellies

                                        of the occipitofrontal muscles                ..........................                                 

7.      Meninges                     Device placed on scalp edge for hemostasis     ........................                    

8.      Scalp clip                      One of the cavities of the brain                          .......................                      

9.      Sciatica pain                 An organic catalyst which breaks proteins into simpler

                                       compounds                                                         .......................                         

10.   Ventricle                       Lines to monitor blood pressure within the arterial

                                        system                                                                 .....................                         

11.   Sella turcica                   12 pairs of nerves which carry messages to and from

                                         the brain                                                   ........................                                                                                                                                                                  

12.   Spinal tracts                  Device placed on an aneurysm to prevent hemorrhage

                                         yet collateral blood can flow                        .......................                           

13.   Pericranium                  Nerves which connects the brain or spinal cord with

                                         the peripheral receptors or effectors             .........................                       

14.   Spinal nerves                Severe pain in the leg along the course of a nerve felt

                                         at the back of the thigh shooting down the inside of

                                         the leg                                                            .........................                            

15.   Aneurysm clip               The flattened part of either side of the arch of a

                                          vertebra                                                              .....................                      

16.   Arterial lines                  Watery fluid protecting the brain and spinal cord    .....................         

17.   Cerebrospinal fluid        31 pairs of nerves which carry messages to and from

                                         the spinal cord                                                     .......................                     

18.   Cranial nerves               Parasympathetic and sympathetic nerves which

                                         control involuntary bodily function                 ........................                     

19.   Proteolytic enzyme       Fibrous membrane surrounding the cranium,

                                          periosteum of the skull                                  .............................                       

20.   Decompression              Ascending and descending pathways for motor or

                                          sensory nerve impulses to and from the brain located

                                          in the white matter of the spinal cord             ..........................                                

21.    Peripheral nerves         The three layers of membrane protecting the brain

                                          and the spinal cord; consists of the dura mater,

                                           arachnoid, and the pia mater                     ............................