Neurologic Emergencies Chapter 18



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