Question 1

The term neuralgia is defined as

Accepted Answer

A) disease of the nerve and the joints. 
B) pain in the nerve. 
C) inflammation of many nerves. 
D) a developing nerve cell. 
A) disease of the nerve and the joints. 
B) pain in the nerve. 
C) inflammation of many nerves. 
D) a developing nerve cell.

Question 2

A combining form that means mind is

Accepted Answer

A) cerebr/o. 
B) esthesi/o. 
C) phas/o. 
D) psych/o. 
A) cerebr/o. 
B) esthesi/o. 
C) phas/o. 
D) psych/o.

Question 3

The definition of the term concussion is

Accepted Answer

A) injury to the brain caused by minor or major head trauma. 
B) lack of muscle coordination caused by severe head trauma. 
C) profound unconsciousness caused by a blow to the head. 
D) stroke caused by head injury. 
A) injury to the brain caused by minor or major head trauma. 
B) lack of muscle coordination caused by severe head trauma. 
C) profound unconsciousness caused by a blow to the head. 
D) stroke caused by head injury.

Question 4

An incision into a nerve root is called a

Accepted Answer

A) neurectomy. 
B) ganglionectomy. 
C) neurotomy. 
D) rhizotomy. 
A) neurectomy. 
B) ganglionectomy. 
C) neurotomy. 
D) rhizotomy.

Question 5

A disorder of the nervous system in which the patient experiences recurrent seizures is

Accepted Answer

A) cerebral palsy. 
B) poliomyelitis. 
C) epilepsy. 
D) multiple sclerosis. 
A) cerebral palsy. 
B) poliomyelitis. 
C) epilepsy. 
D) multiple sclerosis.

Question 6

Which of the following is an eating disorder?

Accepted Answer

A) Anxiety disorder 
B) Bulimia nervosa 
C) Phobia 
D) Autism 
A) Anxiety disorder 
B) Bulimia nervosa 
C) Phobia 
D) Autism

Question 7

Which of the following is the abbreviation for a psychiatric disorder characterized by intrusive,unwanted thoughts that result in the tendency to perform repetitive acts?

Accepted Answer

A) OCD 
B) PTSD 
C) ALS 
D) MS 
A) OCD 
B) PTSD 
C) ALS 
D) MS

Question 8

To determine the cause of the patient's severe back pain,the doctor ordered a diagnostic test to record images of the spinal cord after an injection of a contrast agent into the subarachnoid space.This process is called

Accepted Answer

A) positron emission tomography. 
B) magnetic resonance imaging. 
C) CT myelography. 
D) evoked potential studies. 
A) positron emission tomography. 
B) magnetic resonance imaging. 
C) CT myelography. 
D) evoked potential studies.

Question 9

The combining form myel/o is defined as

Accepted Answer

A) spinal cord. 
B) gray matter. 
C) brain. 
D) nerve root. 
A) spinal cord. 
B) gray matter. 
C) brain. 
D) nerve root.

Question 10

The abbreviation for a sudden deficient supply of blood to the brain lasting a short time is

Accepted Answer

A) CVA. 
B) CP. 
C) TIA. 
D) ALS. 
A) CVA. 
B) CP. 
C) TIA. 
D) ALS.

Question 11

The term that means physical symptoms for which there is no known cause is

Accepted Answer

A) schizophrenia. 
B) bipolar disorder. 
C) obsessive-compulsive disorder. 
D) somatoform disorders. 
A) schizophrenia. 
B) bipolar disorder. 
C) obsessive-compulsive disorder. 
D) somatoform disorders.

Question 12

The emergency department physician diagnosed the patient with ischemic stroke caused by a blood clot lodged in the cerebral artery,or a cerebral

Accepted Answer

A) aneurysm. 
B) palsy. 
C) embolism. 
D) angiography. 
A) aneurysm. 
B) palsy. 
C) embolism. 
D) angiography.

Question 13

The term coma is defined as

Accepted Answer

A) loss of cognitive abilities. 
B) inability to express thought or ideas in an orderly,intelligible manner. 
C) state of mental confusion as to time,place,or identity. 
D) state of profound unconsciousness. 
A) loss of cognitive abilities. 
B) inability to express thought or ideas in an orderly,intelligible manner. 
C) state of mental confusion as to time,place,or identity. 
D) state of profound unconsciousness.

Question 14

A young Marine returned home after two tours of combat with symptoms that included mentally reexperiencing combat situations,increased autonomic arousal,social withdrawal,and other related symptoms.The physician diagnosed his condition as

Accepted Answer

A) schizophrenia. 
B) posttraumatic stress disorder. 
C) phobia. 
D) somatoform disorders. 
A) schizophrenia. 
B) posttraumatic stress disorder. 
C) phobia. 
D) somatoform disorders.

Question 15

MATCHING
-Match each item with the correct description below.
Portion of the brain that connects with the spinal cord

Accepted Answer

A)    
B)    
C) (ser-a-BEL-um) 
D)    
A)    
B)    
C) (ser-a-BEL-um) 
D)

Question 16

Which eponym indicates a disease of the CNS with signs and symptoms such as resting tremors,rigidity,expressionless face,shuffling gait,and eventually dementia?

Accepted Answer

A) Alzheimer disease 
B) Bell palsy 
C) Lou Gehrig disease 
D) Parkinson disease 
A) Alzheimer disease 
B) Bell palsy 
C) Lou Gehrig disease 
D) Parkinson disease

Question 17

The term ataxia is defined as a

Accepted Answer

A) violent jarring. 
B) lack of muscle coordination. 
C) sudden attack. 
D) manner or style of walking. 
A) violent jarring. 
B) lack of muscle coordination. 
C) sudden attack. 
D) manner or style of walking.

Question 18

A combining form that means four is

Accepted Answer

A) mon/o. 
B) rhiz/o. 
C) gangli/o. 
D) quadr/i. 
A) mon/o. 
B) rhiz/o. 
C) gangli/o. 
D) quadr/i.

Question 19

The surgical repair of a nerve is called

Accepted Answer

A) neurotomy. 
B) neurolysis. 
C) neurorrhaphy. 
D) neuroplasty. 
A) neurotomy. 
B) neurolysis. 
C) neurorrhaphy. 
D) neuroplasty.

Question 20

MATCHING
-Match each item with the correct description below.
Largest portion of the brain

Accepted Answer

A)    
B)    
C) (nurv) 
D)    
A)    
B)    
C) (nurv) 
D)

The term neuralgia is defined as

A combining form that means mind is

The definition of the term concussion is

An incision into a nerve root is called a

A disorder of the nervous system in which the patient experiences recurrent seizures is

Which of the following is an eating disorder?

Which of the following is the abbreviation for a psychiatric disorder characterized by intrusive,unwanted thoughts that result in the tendency to perform repetitive acts?

To determine the cause of the patient's severe back pain,the doctor ordered a diagnostic test to record images of the spinal cord after an injection of a contrast agent into the subarachnoid space.This process is called

The combining form myel/o is defined as

The abbreviation for a sudden deficient supply of blood to the brain lasting a short time is

The term that means physical symptoms for which there is no known cause is

The emergency department physician diagnosed the patient with ischemic stroke caused by a blood clot lodged in the cerebral artery,or a cerebral

The term coma is defined as

A young Marine returned home after two tours of combat with symptoms that included mentally reexperiencing combat situations,increased autonomic arousal,social withdrawal,and other related symptoms.The physician diagnosed his condition as

MATCHING -Match each item with the correct description below. Portion of the brain that connects with the spinal cord

Which eponym indicates a disease of the CNS with signs and symptoms such as resting tremors,rigidity,expressionless face,shuffling gait,and eventually dementia?

The term ataxia is defined as a

A combining form that means four is

The surgical repair of a nerve is called

MATCHING -Match each item with the correct description below. Largest portion of the brain

Introduction to Medical Language and Evolve Student Resources

Body Structure, color, and Oncology

Directional Terms, planes, positions, regions, and Quadrants

Integumentary System

Respiratory System and Introduction to Diagnostic Procedures and Tests

Urinary System

Male Reproductive System

Female Reproductive System

Obstetrics and Neonatology

Cardiovascular,immune,lymphatic Systems and Blood

Digestive System

Eye

Ear

Musculoskeletal System

Endocrine System

Filters

Exam 15: Nervous System and Behavioral Health

The term neuralgia is defined as

A combining form that means mind is

The definition of the term concussion is

An incision into a nerve root is called a

A disorder of the nervous system in which the patient experiences recurrent seizures is

Which of the following is an eating disorder?

Which of the following is the abbreviation for a psychiatric disorder characterized by intrusive,unwanted thoughts that result in the tendency to perform repetitive acts?

To determine the cause of the patient's severe back pain,the doctor ordered a diagnostic test to record images of the spinal cord after an injection of a contrast agent into the subarachnoid space.This process is called

The combining form myel/o is defined as

The abbreviation for a sudden deficient supply of blood to the brain lasting a short time is

The term that means physical symptoms for which there is no known cause is

The emergency department physician diagnosed the patient with ischemic stroke caused by a blood clot lodged in the cerebral artery,or a cerebral

The term coma is defined as

A young Marine returned home after two tours of combat with symptoms that included mentally reexperiencing combat situations,increased autonomic arousal,social withdrawal,and other related symptoms.The physician diagnosed his condition as

MATCHING -Match each item with the correct description below. Portion of the brain that connects with the spinal cord

Which eponym indicates a disease of the CNS with signs and symptoms such as resting tremors,rigidity,expressionless face,shuffling gait,and eventually dementia?

The term ataxia is defined as a

A combining form that means four is

The surgical repair of a nerve is called

MATCHING -Match each item with the correct description below. Largest portion of the brain

Introduction to Medical Language and Evolve Student Resources

Body Structure, color, and Oncology

Directional Terms, planes, positions, regions, and Quadrants

Integumentary System

Respiratory System and Introduction to Diagnostic Procedures and Tests

Urinary System

Male Reproductive System

Female Reproductive System

Obstetrics and Neonatology

Cardiovascular,immune,lymphatic Systems and Blood

Digestive System

Eye

Ear

Musculoskeletal System

Endocrine System

Filters