Question 1

The definition of encephalitis is:

Accepted Answer

A)  a floating blood clot in the brain. 
B)  inflammation of the brain. 
C)  softening of brain tissue. 
D)  a brain tumor. 
A)  a floating blood clot in the brain. 
B)  inflammation of the brain. 
C)  softening of brain tissue. 
D)  a brain tumor.

Question 2

The medical term for a physician specializing in mental health is a(n) ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The medical term for a physician specializing...

Question 3

This is a chronic disease characterized by uncontrollable tremors.

Accepted Answer

A)  Alzheimer's disease 
B)  Multiple sclerosis 
C)  Schizophrenia 
D)  Parkinson's disease 
A)  Alzheimer's disease 
B)  Multiple sclerosis 
C)  Schizophrenia 
D)  Parkinson's disease

Question 4

An abnormal sensation of numbness and tingling caused by an injury to a nerve is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  paresthesia. 
B)  neurasthenia. 
C)  neuralgia. 
D)  hyperesthesia. 
A)  paresthesia. 
B)  neurasthenia. 
C)  neuralgia. 
D)  hyperesthesia.

Question 5

ADHD is the abbreviation for ________. (four words)

Accepted Answer

attention-deficit/hy

Question 6

The medical term for headache is cephalalgia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Match the combining form with the correct definition.
-schiz/o

Accepted Answer

A) to divide 
B) knowledge 
C) brain 
D) nerve 
E) skull
F)sensation
G)hard
H)to speak
I)spinal cord
J)mind 
A) to divide 
B) knowledge 
C) brain 
D) nerve 
E) skull
F)sensation
G)hard
H)to speak
I)spinal cord
J)mind

Question 8

Match the combining form with the correct definition.
-phas/o

Accepted Answer

A) to divide 
B) knowledge 
C) brain 
D) nerve 
E) skull
F)sensation
G)hard
H)to speak
I)spinal cord
J)mind 
A) to divide 
B) knowledge 
C) brain 
D) nerve 
E) skull
F)sensation
G)hard
H)to speak
I)spinal cord
J)mind

Question 9

Hardening of the arteries of the brain is known as cerebral embolism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The physician has prescribed a medication to relieve the patient's pain. The nurse should prepare to give a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  myelogram. 
B)  analgesic. 
C)  sedative. 
D)  anesthetic 
A)  myelogram. 
B)  analgesic. 
C)  sedative. 
D)  anesthetic

Question 11

A patient suffers from a disease that causes sudden, uncontrollable episodes of sleep. The name of this disease is ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A patient suffers from a disease that...

Question 12

The patient is scheduled to undergo a diagnostic procedure that records the electrical impulses of the brain. This is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  echoencephalography. 
B)  electroencephalography. 
C)  positron emission tomography. 
D)  cerebral angiography. 
A)  echoencephalography. 
B)  electroencephalography. 
C)  positron emission tomography. 
D)  cerebral angiography.

Question 13

A general term describing several levels of decreased consciousness is agnosia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The medical term for a reading handicap where some letters and numbers are reversed by the brain is ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The medical term for a reading handicap...

Question 15

Match the combining form with the correct definition.
-psych/o

Accepted Answer

A) to divide 
B) knowledge 
C) brain 
D) nerve 
E) skull
F)sensation
G)hard
H)to speak
I)spinal cord
J)mind 
A) to divide 
B) knowledge 
C) brain 
D) nerve 
E) skull
F)sensation
G)hard
H)to speak
I)spinal cord
J)mind

Question 16

An injury to the soft tissue of the brain resulting from a blow or violent shaking that results in head pain, dizziness, and sometimes nausea is called a:

Accepted Answer

A)  meningocele. 
B)  neuroma. 
C)  myelogram. 
D)  concussion. 
A)  meningocele. 
B)  neuroma. 
C)  myelogram. 
D)  concussion.

Question 17

Match the combining form with the correct definition.
-crani/o

Accepted Answer

A) to divide 
B) knowledge 
C) brain 
D) nerve 
E) skull
F)sensation
G)hard
H)to speak
I)spinal cord
J)mind 
A) to divide 
B) knowledge 
C) brain 
D) nerve 
E) skull
F)sensation
G)hard
H)to speak
I)spinal cord
J)mind

Question 18

Which of the following terms is spelled correctly?

Accepted Answer

A)  Seizure 
B)  Seesure 
C)  Czyoor 
D)  Seasyour 
A)  Seizure 
B)  Seesure 
C)  Czyoor 
D)  Seasyour

Question 19

CT is the abbreviation for ________. (two words)

Accepted Answer

The answer of CT is the abbreviation for ________. (two...

Question 20

This disease is characterized by excessive worry and apprehension of harm.

Accepted Answer

A)  Schizophrenia 
B)  Anxiety disorder 
C)  Multiple sclerosis 
D)  Bipolar disorder 
A)  Schizophrenia 
B)  Anxiety disorder 
C)  Multiple sclerosis 
D)  Bipolar disorder

The definition of encephalitis is:

The medical term for a physician specializing in mental health is a(n) ________.

This is a chronic disease characterized by uncontrollable tremors.

An abnormal sensation of numbness and tingling caused by an injury to a nerve is known as:

ADHD is the abbreviation for ________. (four words)

The medical term for headache is cephalalgia.

Match the combining form with the correct definition. -schiz/o

Match the combining form with the correct definition. -phas/o

Hardening of the arteries of the brain is known as cerebral embolism.

The physician has prescribed a medication to relieve the patient's pain. The nurse should prepare to give a(n):

A patient suffers from a disease that causes sudden, uncontrollable episodes of sleep. The name of this disease is ________.

The patient is scheduled to undergo a diagnostic procedure that records the electrical impulses of the brain. This is known as:

A general term describing several levels of decreased consciousness is agnosia.

The medical term for a reading handicap where some letters and numbers are reversed by the brain is ________.

Match the combining form with the correct definition. -psych/o

An injury to the soft tissue of the brain resulting from a blow or violent shaking that results in head pain, dizziness, and sometimes nausea is called a:

Match the combining form with the correct definition. -crani/o

Which of the following terms is spelled correctly?

CT is the abbreviation for ________. (two words)

This disease is characterized by excessive worry and apprehension of harm.

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Exam 13: The Nervous System and Mental Health

The definition of encephalitis is:

The medical term for a physician specializing in mental health is a(n) ________.

This is a chronic disease characterized by uncontrollable tremors.

An abnormal sensation of numbness and tingling caused by an injury to a nerve is known as:

ADHD is the abbreviation for ________. (four words)

The medical term for headache is cephalalgia.

Match the combining form with the correct definition. -schiz/o

Match the combining form with the correct definition. -phas/o

Hardening of the arteries of the brain is known as cerebral embolism.

The physician has prescribed a medication to relieve the patient's pain. The nurse should prepare to give a(n):

A patient suffers from a disease that causes sudden, uncontrollable episodes of sleep. The name of this disease is ________.

The patient is scheduled to undergo a diagnostic procedure that records the electrical impulses of the brain. This is known as:

A general term describing several levels of decreased consciousness is agnosia.

The medical term for a reading handicap where some letters and numbers are reversed by the brain is ________.

Match the combining form with the correct definition. -psych/o

An injury to the soft tissue of the brain resulting from a blow or violent shaking that results in head pain, dizziness, and sometimes nausea is called a:

Match the combining form with the correct definition. -crani/o

Which of the following terms is spelled correctly?

CT is the abbreviation for ________. (two words)

This disease is characterized by excessive worry and apprehension of harm.

Introduction to Word Parts and Word Construction

Understanding Suffixes

Understanding Prefixes

The Human Body in Health and Disease

The Integumentary System

The Skeletal and Muscular Systems

Blood, the Lymphatic System, and Immunology

The Cardiovascular System

The Respiratory System

The Digestive System

The Urinary System

The Reproductive System and Obstetrics

The Special Senses of Sight and Hearing

The Endocrine System

Medical Anatomy and Terminology

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