Surgical removal of a brain tumor may require the patient to undergo a ____________________, which ...

Surgical removal of a brain tumor may require the patient to undergo a ____________________, which is an incision into the skull to provide access to the brain.
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

QUESTION 2

Paralysis of either the right or left side of the body:
 A) hemiplegia
  B) paraplegia
  C) tetraplegia
  D) polarplegia

QUESTION 3

The patient is suspected of having sustained a cerebrovascular accident (CVA). This condition is commonly called a ____________________.
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

QUESTION 4

No speech:
 A) aphasia
  B) aplasia
  C) dysphasia
  D) euphasia

QUESTION 5

Following a traumatic brain injury, the patient requires placement of a ventricular drainage system. This procedure will be performed by a ____________________ who specializes in surgical techniques related to the nervous system.
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

QUESTION 6

A sleep disorder:
 A)narcolepsy
 B) stupor
  C) syncope
  D) epilepsy