Neurology

Which of the options below is/are a type of stroke?

• Meningic stroke

• Ischaemic stroke

• Haemorrhagic stroke

• Axial stroke

An ischaemic stroke differs from a haemorrhagic stroke in that...

• Blood flow is obstructed in the brain

• A ruptured blood vessel leaks blood into the brain

• There is too much blood flowing into the brain

• Cerebrospinal fluid has entered the arteries in the brain

Can seizures spread in the brain

• No

• Yes

• I don't know

In what form of epilepsy could a patient be semi-conscious?

• Intermittent epilepsy

• Generalised epilepsy

• Focal epilepsy

• Prolonged epilepsy

What should you do if you see someone having a seizure?

• Clear any harmful objects, such as hot drinks or sharp objects

• Restrain their movements to prevent them from hurting themselves

• Put something in the casualty's mouth to prevent them from biting their own tongue

• Make a note of when the seizure has started, if possible

What is the cause of febrile seizures in infants?

• Increased electrical activity in the brain

• Decreased electrical activity in the brain

• Chemical imbalance in the brain

• Raised body temperature after an infection

True or False: Meningitis is an infection to the linings surrounding the brain and spinal cord

• True

• Unsure

• False

Is meningitis bacterial or viral?

• Viral

• Bacterial

• Can be both

• Unknown

Name some of the symptoms that patient's with meningitis may display

What test can you use to assess whether someone is having a meningitis rash?

• Cold test: put a cold compress on the rash to see if it fades

• Heat test: pour hot/warm water over the rash

• Light test: shine a bright torch on the rash to see if there are tiny red dots within the purple dots

• Glass test: roll a glass over the rash to see if it fades