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What are surgical navigational systems?
 
  a. Computerized devices that guide the surgeon
  b. A set of detailed anatomic maps pinpointing specific areas of the brain
  c. A written set of progressive processes for the resection of small brain tumors
  d. The use of radioactive materials to pinpoint small tumors of the brain

Question 2

A family member of a patient who has just suffered a tonic-clonic seizure is concerned about the patient's deep sleep. What is this behavior called?
 
  a. Convalescent period
  b. Neural recovery period
  c. Sombulant period
  d. Postictal period


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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Surgical navigational systems are computerized devices that guide the surgeon and make possible the resection of tumors that were once thought to be inoperable.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Seizures are followed by a rest period of variable length, called a postictal period.


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