An Incision of the Cranium to Gain Access to the Brain

question 41

Multiple Choice

An incision of the cranium to gain access to the brain during a neurosurgical procedure is called a

• A) craniotomy.
• B) craniectomy.
• C) craniocentesis.
• D) cranioplasty.
• E) craniography.

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Definitions:

Systolic Pressure

The maximum arterial pressure during contraction of the heart's left ventricle, commonly the top number in a blood pressure reading.

Diastolic Pressure

The lower measurement of blood pressure, indicating the pressure in the arteries when the heart rests between beats.

Expiration

The expulsion of air from the lungs in breathing.

Tachycardia

an abnormally fast heart rate, typically defined as having a resting heart rate of over 100 beats per minute.