Use the brain injury key terms to fill in the blank complete the sentences below Answers used once KEY TERMS   extension short term memory loss comatose dilated nystagmus flexion A person who is unable to be aroused, even by vigorous painful stimuli, is _______________. Persistent jerky movements of the eyes is known as _________________. Decorticate posturing is demonstrated, in part, by abnormal _________________ of the elbow. Decerebrate posturing is demonstrated, in part, by abnormal _____________ of the elbow. Cognitive impairment is associated with _________________. Increased intracranial pressure can cause fixed, ____________ pupils.

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Use the brain injury key terms to fill in the blank complete the sentences below Answers used once

KEY TERMS

 

extension

short term memory loss

comatose

dilated

nystagmus

flexion

  1. A person who is unable to be aroused, even by vigorous painful stimuli, is _______________.
  1. Persistent jerky movements of the eyes is known as _________________.
  2. Decorticate posturing is demonstrated, in part, by abnormal _________________ of the elbow.
  3. Decerebrate posturing is demonstrated, in part, by abnormal _____________ of the elbow.
  4. Cognitive impairment is associated with _________________.
  5. Increased intracranial pressure can cause fixed, ____________ pupils.
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