Across
- 4. optic disc swelling
- 5. condition where the blood's ability to clot is impaired
- 7. Obstruction of a cerebral artery by a blood clot
- 10. excess cerebrospinal fluid
- 11. a visual field defect where vision is lost on the same side (either right or left) in both eyes
- 12. a state of prolonged unconsciousness
- 14. missing clotting factor VIII
- 16. missing clotting factor IX
- 17. posturing is an abnormal motor response characterized by the stiffening of arms with bent elbows, clenched fists, and extended legs, often seen in individuals with severe brain damage
Down
- 1. anything related to the intestines or gastrointestinal tract
- 2. a condition characterized by a low platelet count in the blood
- 3. surgical procedure to drain excess cerebrospinal fluid from a ventricle in your brain.
- 6. used to monitor neurological status
- 8. posturing is an abnormal body posture characterized by stiff limbs extended outwards, toes pointed down, and the head and neck arched backward
- 9. a set of three clinical signs that indicate increased intracranial pressure (ICP)
- 13. a systemic infection that triggers a dysregulated host response, leading to life-threatening organ dysfunction
- 15. Rupture of a blood vessel leading to bleeding in or around the brain