Across
- 2. damage to the brain at any time before, during, or after birth (2 words)
- 3. seizure that starts in one area of the brain and may or may not cause altered consciousness
- 4. CP that occurs before or during birth
- 9. infection of the brain and spinal cord
- 16. assessed when there is suspicion of increased intracranial pressure (2 words)
- 18. seizure that starts in both sides of the brain at the same time resulting in altered LOC
- 19. common in children 3 months to 5 years and not likely to cause long-term damage or epilepsy
- 20. a section of the spinal cord and nerves are exposed through an opening in the back
- 21. abnormal collection of CSF in the brain
- 22. failure of the brain and skull to fully develop
- 24. CSF analysis: clear fluid with decreased WBC's, high protein and high glucose (2 words)
- 25. test to collect CSF for evaluation in children suspected of having meningitis (2 words)
- 26. large muscle movements associated with movement of the entire body (3 words)
- 28. rapid heartbeat & fainting when moving from sitting to standing (3 words)
- 29. supplement recommended for all women of child-bearing age (2 words)
Down
- 1. sterile solution used to cover a myelomeningocele after birth (2 words)
- 5. failure of the brain and spinal cord to form correctly (3 words)
- 6. sudden repetitive and involuntary movements such as eye blinking or neck jerking
- 7. the brain is in a state of constant seizure lasting more than 30 minutes (2 words)
- 8. abnormal electrical activity in the brain
- 10. highly contagious meningitis that requires child's close contacts to take prophylactic antibiotics
- 11. this sign in a one month old requires prompt evaluation by a provider to rule out meningitis
- 12. how to position babies with spina bifida to avoid further nerve damage
- 13. demyelination of the nerve cells causing ascending paralysis (3 words)
- 14. treatment of hydrocephalus that diverts fluid from the brain into the abdomen
- 15. CP that occurs after birth
- 17. failure to meet age-appropriate milestones (2 words)
- 23. small muscle movements that require hand-eye coordination (3 words)
- 27. a priority concern when educating parents about the care of children with seizures at home