Differentiate between communicating andnoncommunicating hydrocephalus.

Q: How is the diagnostic category of TIA different from astroke?

A: The damage to the nervous system can be limited to particular structure or distributed across the…

Q: Explain how amyotrophic lateral sclerosis affectsmotor function and how this relates to the signs…

A: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a degenerative neural condition that loss of muscle control.…

Q: Explain how the effects of spinal cord injury depend on thelocation of the damage.

A: The spinal cord is part of the Central Nervous system and is cylindrical with a length of 45 cm…

Q: Differentiate a partial seizure from a general seizure andgive an example of each.

A: Seizures are related to abnormal electrical discharge in the brain. Seizures are episodes of…

Q: Describe the changes occurring in the brain withAlzheimer’s disease and compare its early effectson…

A: Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia. It is a degenerative disorder of the brain.…

Q: State the causes of pain.

A: Pain is defined as an unpleasant or uncomfortable sensation in the body that fike a sharp stab or…

Q: How is communicating hydrocephalus different from noncommunicating hydrocephalus?

A: The buildup of fluids in the ventricles of the brain is referred to as hydrocephalus. This results…

Q: Describe the characteristics of expressive aphasia, andstate the usual location of the damage.

A: Aphasia is a condition that occurs after a stroke or head injury. It is the inability of a person to…

Q: Explain the location of cerebrospinal fluid.

A: Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) can be defined as the clear, colorless body fluid present in the brain and…

Q: List and describe the common postural spinal abnormalities.

A: An abnormality in alignment, formation, or curvature of one or more portions of the spine is…

Q: Define the terms Meninges and Cerebrospinal Fluid?

A: Ans: The meninges as well as the Cerebrospinal fluid are the parts of brain and central nervous…

Q: Describe the EEG Findings of Febrile Seizures?

A: Electroencephalogram is a diagnostic technique used in seizure disorder.  A seizure episode that…

Q: Describe the changes that occur in the CSF withmeningitis.

A: Meningitis refers to the inflammation of the meninges  and the surrounding fluid due to the presence…

Q: Name the fluid present between the layers of meninges.

A: Meninges are the three membranes that surround organs of the central nervous system(CNS)- brain and…

Q: explain how Alzheimer's is diagnosed, how the symptoms are and how they develop.

A: Alzheimer's disease is a progressive brain disorder that destroys the memory and thinking skills as…

Q: Describe the types of cerebral palsy and signs of each.

A: Cerebral Palsy Splitting the words: cerebral - brain related and palsy - problem with muscle usage…

Q: Define post-traumatic narcolepsy?

A: An injury to the head which can be caused by an automobile accident for example can leave the…

Q: a. Describe how the effects of deep coma differfrom normal consciousness.b. Describe the sites of…

A: A prolonged unconscious state where the patient is unable to respond to external stimuli. During a…

Q: Would MS cause more of a problem with the white matter or graymatter of the brain?

A: Multiple sclerosis (MS):                   A chronic illness involving the Central nervous system…

Q: Compare the immediate and permanent effects on motorfunction of a lumbar spinal cord injury.

A: When an organism moves from one place to another, it is locomotion. Ciliary, amoeboid, and muscular…

Q: How is Tramatic brain injury defined?

A: Traumatic brain injury is a type of brain injury which results in symptoms like confusion, blurry…

Q: How is aphasia treated?

A: Aphasia is the inability or impaired ability to understand or produce speech, as a result of brain…

Q: Describe Parkinson’s Disease

A: Parkinson's disease is a neurodegenerative disease.  It commonly occurs in the old age more then 50…

Q: Differentiate an open head injury from a closed headinjury in terms of appearance and effects.

A: The skull is the part of the human skeletal system that helps to form the head. This bone greatly…

Q: What is spina bifida? Prepare a report on the causes,characteristics, and nursing considerations for…

A: Spina bifida is a type of neural tube defect in which  spinal cord is not  fused properly.

Q: (a) Define concussion and contusion. (b) Why does severe brain stem injury result in…

A: The brain is a complex organ that controls thought, memory, emotion, touch, motor skills, vision,…

Q: Differentiate Multiple Sclerosis from Parkinson's Disease as related to the nervous system

A: Both Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinson's disease affect the Central Nervous System. Both of these…

Q: What are two differences between the symptoms of migraine and cluster headaches?

A: Migraine and cluster headaches are two kinds of headaches. While both induce excruciating pain in…

Q: What is etiology of Parkinson disease?

A: Parkinson's disease is a a type of progressive nervous system disease that is thought to affect the…

Q: Differentiate between seizure and febrile seizure

A: The nervous system is made up of excitable cells known as neurons. Neurons are involved in…

Q: Describe how various types of spinal cord injury mayoccur.

A: *A spinal line injury is any harm to the spinal cord or nerves at the end of the spinal canal that…

Q: What is dementia secondary to parkinson's disease?

A: Parkinson's disease is a disorder of the nervous system, causes due to weakening, break down, or…

Q: Describe Alzheimer’s disease in terms of behavioral and cognitive symptoms and neural…

A: Alzheimer’s disease is a type of neurodegenerative disease that starts slowly and worsens with time.…

Q: Describe the term neurological level,tetra(qudri)plegia,and paraplegia

A: The spinal cord is the connecting link between the brain and the body parts. The injuries to this…

Q: Define the term supraventricular origin?

A: Heart and blood vessels form the cardiovascular system. Its main function is to transport oxygen,…

Q: Differentiate Multiple Sclerosis from Parkinson's Disease

A: Multiple sclerosis is a demyelinating disease. In this disease insulating covers of the nerve…

Q: what is the actual physiology of a cerebrovascular accident?

A: Cardiovascular accident (CVA) or acute stroke or often called as brain attack happens due to…

Q: In the examination of the cerebrospinal fluid, how to differentiate between subarachnoid hemorrhage…

A: A clear, colorless fluid found in the region surrounding the brain and spinal cord is referred to as…

Q: Why does a headache occur with a subarachnoidhemorrhage?

A: A subarachnoid haemorrhage is a life threatening emergency caused by a ruptured blood vessel in the…

Q: What are cerebrovascularaccidents?

A: Introduction Cerebrovascular accident: The sudden death of some brain cells due to lack of oxygen…

Q: Describe the main types of Cerebral Palsy?

A: Cerebral palsy (CP) is a neurological disorder that affects the muscle movements and coordination.…

Q: State the main function of cerebrospinal fluid.

A: Step 1 Cerebrospinal fluid is a clear and colorless fluid. It bathes the interior and exterior of…

Q: What is a vesttibular migraine?

A: Vestibular migraine is also known as Migraine-associated vertigo. Vestibular migraine is a type of…

Q: What are the common manifestations of types of traumatic brain injury (focal, polar, diffuse) and…

A: Traumatic brain injury results due to heavy blow to the head or body during accidents or exposure to…

Q: Describe the cause (if known) and major signs and symptoms of cerebrovascular accidents, Alzheimer’s…

A: Cerebrovascular accidents is also known as stroke, it occurs when some part of the brain does not…

Psychological Health

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