Exam 15: Alterations of Neurologic Function

In meningitis, the infection is thought to enter the CNS through the:

The most common type of traumatic brain injury is:

A 15-year-old male was struck by a motor vehicle and suffered a traumatic brain injury. Paramedics found him unconscious at the scene of the accident. During the ambulance ride, he regained consciousness and was able to maintain a conversation with the medical staff. Upon arrival to hospital, he was alert and oriented. Physical exam reveals confusion and impaired responsiveness. What is the probable nature of his brain injury based on this history?

A 25-year-old male died from a gunshot wound to the heart. Upon autopsy, abnormalities in the media of the arterial wall and degenerative changes were detected. Which of the following most likely accompanied this finding?

A 65-year-old female loses her balance while walking in the woods, causing her to fall and hit her head. She loses consciousness and is in a coma for 5 days. She is diagnosed as having diffuse brain injury. Which of the following would most likely occur in this patient?

A 75-year-old male experienced a lacunar stroke. This type of stroke is most often associated with:

A 25-year-old female presents to her physician complaining of fever, headache, nuchal rigidity, and decreased consciousness. She was previously treated for sinusitis. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

A 30-year-old white male recently suffered a cerebrovascular accident. Which of the following is the most likely factor that contributed to his stroke?

Mild concussion is characterized by:

Most causes of encephalitis are:

A 45-year-old male presents with seizures. An MRI reveals a meningioma most likely originating from the:

The majority of intervertebral disk herniations occur between vertebral levels (cervical, C; thoracic, T; lumbar, L; sacral, S):

Classic amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) presents with:

A 60-year-old female with a recent history of head trauma and a long-term history of hypertension presents to the ER for changes in mental status. MRI reveals that she had a hemorrhage stoke. This type of stroke is often caused by:

A 17-year-old male is brought to the emergency department for treatment of injuries received in a motor vehicle accident. A spinal cord injury is suspected. The two regions most likely to be damaged are the:

A 48-year-old female presents at the emergency department complaining of an acute severe headache, nausea, photophobia, and nuchal rigidity. These signs and symptoms are probably caused by:

_____ are most at risk of spinal cord injury from minor trauma.

A 69-year-old male with a history of alcohol abuse presents to the ER after a month-long episode of headaches and confusion. Based on his alcoholism, a likely cause of his neurologic symptoms is:

A 20-year-old female suffered from spinal cord injury that resulted from a motor vehicle accident. She had spinal shock lasting 15 days and is now experiencing an uncompensated cardiovascular response to sympathetic stimulation. This condition may accompany:

The transient nature of spinal shock is directly related to which of the following mechanisms?