Neurologic Emergencies Chapter 18

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Across
  1. 8. Stroke symptoms that go away in less than 24 hours
  2. 9. Weakness of one side of the body
  3. 11. An interruption of blood flow to the brain that results in a loss of brain function
  4. 12. Loss of bowel or bladder control
  5. 13. A swelling or enlargement of part of an artery resulting from weakness of the arterial wall
  6. 15. A lack of oxygen that causes cells to not function properly
Down
  1. 1. Low blood glucose levels
  2. 2. A period following a seizure that typically includes labored respirations and altered mental status.
  3. 3. Experiencing a warning sense prior to an event
  4. 4. Controls basic functions of the body, such as breathing and blood pressure
  5. 5. A surge of electrical activity in the brain, classified as generalized, partial, or status epilepticus
  6. 6. Part of the brain located above the cerebellum; divided into right and left hemispheres
  7. 7. An inability to produce or understand speech
  8. 10. Controls muscle and body coordination
  9. 14. A seizure lasting longer than 30 minutes or multiple shorter, repetitive seizure episodes in rapid succession