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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
a. A person who is unable to be aroused, even by vigorous painful stimuli, is _______________.
b. Persistent jerky movements of the eyes is known as _________________.
c. Decorticate posturing is demonstrated, in part, by abnormal _________________ of the elbow.
d. Decerebrate posturing is demonstrated, in part, by abnormal _____________ of the elbow.
e. Cognitive impairment is associated with _________________.
f. Increased intracranial pressure can cause fixed, ____________ pupils.
ANSWER :
a)A person who is unable to be aroused ,even by vigorous painful stimuli, is comatose.
Comatose :
b)Persistent jerky movements of the eyes is known as nystagmus .
Nystagmus :
c)Decorticate posturing is demonstrated , in part , by abnormal flexion of the elbow.
Decorticate posturing :
d)Decerebrate posturing is demonstrated , in part , by abnormal extension of the elbow.
Decerebrate rigidity :
e)Cognitive impairment is associated with short term memory loss
Cognitive impairment :
f)Increased intracranial pressure can cause fixed , dilated pupils.
Increased intracranial pressure symptoms :