Neurology Crossword
This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Human Body Systems has 11 clues. Answers range from 7 to 16 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.
Description
jarring of brain with brief or no LOC, amnesia, headache, symptoms are short-term
Bruising of the brain
Jostling or twisting of brain stem & hemispheres
line or crack, low velocity impact, accounts for 80% of skull fx’s. Results in minimal long-term complications
Direct-high momentum impact. Multiple linear fx’s w/bone fragments
High impact injury, fragments driven into dura mater and brain, need craniotomy to relieve pressure
Linear fracture at base of skull, raccoon eyes, bruising behind ear, CSF leak from nose & ears. May have blood leak from ear
vein, slow bleed in brain
artery, fast bleed in brain
pulls fluid/blood off of tissue and puts it into vesselsà Loop diuretics are used to move the fluid from the vessels out of body through kidneys (excretion).
Helps prevent seizures
