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11 Cards in this Set
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What are the layers from the Brain to the outer skull?
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Cerebral Cortex
Pia Matter Subarachnoid space Arachnoid Epidural Space Dura Mater Periostium |
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What are common mechanisms of injuries to the head?
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Direct blow to the head face or neck
Indirect blow via elswhere on the body Sudden snap of the head forward backward rotation |
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How are head injuries assesed?
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H-istory: MOI,LOC, Ask Questions, Understand the cheif complaint.
O-bservation: DCAP-BLS, Disorientation, Speech P-alpation-Neck face skull P-physical examination/special tests C-erebral function testing |
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What are some Causes and signs of a cerebral concussion?
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Causes: Direct blow to the head, face neck or elsewhere on the body with an impulsive force transmitted to the head.
Signs: impairment of neurological function- functional rather then structural disturbance |
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What are the two different grades of concussions?
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Simple and Complex
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What does HOPS stand for?
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History Observation Palpation and Special Tests
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What does SOAP stand for?
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Subjective, Objective, analysis/ assesment,plan
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What are the two tissue types and their properties?
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Contractile- Muscle Tendon
Inert- Ligaments, Bursa,Joint Capsules |
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What is AROM? what is looked at?
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Active Range of Motion
Quality, Range, Speed, Strengh, Status of Contractile and inert tissues |
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What is Passive Range of Motion and its Charachteristics?
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no contractile elements involved. Sensation at end range, Pain, Limitations, End Point
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What is Resisted Range of Motion?
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Isometric Contration
Status of Contractile Tissue Pattern: Strong and no pain=normal Strong and pain= minor leison Weak and pain= sevre tear weak and no pain= complete tear |
