Question 1

Sympathetic nerves may leave the spinal cord at which vertebra?

Accepted Answer

A)  first coccyx 
B)  third lumbar 
C)  first thoracic 
D)  second cervical 
A)  first coccyx 
B)  third lumbar 
C)  first thoracic 
D)  second cervical

Question 2

The sympathetic division innervates more organs than the parasympathetic division.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sympathetic has extensive branching of preganglionic fibers; parasympathetic has minimal branching of preganglionic fibers. 
B)  Sympathetic origin is craniosacral; parasympathetic is thoracolumbar. 
C)  Sympathetic division has short preganglionic and long postganglionic fibers; parasympathetic has long preganglionic and short postganglionic fibers. 
D)  Sympathetic ganglia are within a few centimeters of the CNS; parasympathetic ganglia are close to the visceral organs served. 
A)  Sympathetic has extensive branching of preganglionic fibers; parasympathetic has minimal branching of preganglionic fibers. 
B)  Sympathetic origin is craniosacral; parasympathetic is thoracolumbar. 
C)  Sympathetic division has short preganglionic and long postganglionic fibers; parasympathetic has long preganglionic and short postganglionic fibers. 
D)  Sympathetic ganglia are within a few centimeters of the CNS; parasympathetic ganglia are close to the visceral organs served.

Question 4

Figure 14.1
Using Figure 14.1, match the following:
-Cell body of an ANS postganglionic neuron.

Accepted Answer

A) C 
B) A 
C) E 
D) D 
A) C 
B) A 
C) E 
D) D

Question 5

Propranolol hydrochloride (Inderal)is a beta-adrenergic blocker often used as an antianginal,antiarrhythmic,and antihypertensive drug.Before giving Inderal to a patient,what should the nurse assess?

Accepted Answer

Inderal blocks beta-adrenergic receptors

Question 6

Autonomic dysreflexia ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  usually precedes spinal shock 
B)  results from over-excitatory input from the cortex 
C)  is also known as autonomic areflexia 
D)  involves uncontrolled activation of autonomic neurons 
A)  usually precedes spinal shock 
B)  results from over-excitatory input from the cortex 
C)  is also known as autonomic areflexia 
D)  involves uncontrolled activation of autonomic neurons

Question 7

β-adrenergic receptors are the only receptors found on the heart.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Emotions influence autonomic reactions primarily through integration in the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  lateral geniculate of the thalamus 
B)  hypothalamus 
C)  lateral horn of the spinal cord 
D)  inferior colliculus 
A)  lateral geniculate of the thalamus 
B)  hypothalamus 
C)  lateral horn of the spinal cord 
D)  inferior colliculus

Question 9

Where would you NOT find autonomic ganglia?

Accepted Answer

A)  unpaired, anterior to spinal cord 
B)  within wall of organ served or close to organ 
C)  paired, beside spinal cord 
D)  within spinal cord 
A)  unpaired, anterior to spinal cord 
B)  within wall of organ served or close to organ 
C)  paired, beside spinal cord 
D)  within spinal cord

Question 10

Mrs.Oberhaus needs surgery to correct a severe case of Raynaud's disease,affecting one of her hands.What surgical procedure will be performed? After the surgery,will she be more likely to suffer from anhidrosis (lack of sweating)or hyperhidrosis (profuse sweating)in the affected hand?

Accepted Answer

Mrs.Oberhaus' doctor will perform a symp

Question 11

Baroreceptors in the carotid sinus monitor blood pressure.When the carotid sinus is stretched by blood pressure or manipulation,a feedback response through the vagus (X)nerve can be blocked by atropine.How would external stimulation of the carotid artery,such as carotid massage,affect the heart rate?

Accepted Answer

External stimulation of the ca

Question 12

Drugs called beta-blockers ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  decrease heart rate and blood pressure 
B)  have widespread sympathetic effects 
C)  increase a dangerously low heart rate 
D)  are potent antidepressants 
A)  decrease heart rate and blood pressure 
B)  have widespread sympathetic effects 
C)  increase a dangerously low heart rate 
D)  are potent antidepressants

Question 13

The sacral part of the parasympathetic division serves the pelvic organs and the distal half of the large intestine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Somatic and visceral reflex arcs are similar,but visceral reflex arcs lack afferent fibers (visceral sensory neurons).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Most disorders of the autonomic nervous system reflect abnormalities of smooth muscle control.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Match the following:
-Short preganglionic,long postganglionic fibers.

Accepted Answer

A) Sympathetic 
B) Parasympathetic 
A) Sympathetic 
B) Parasympathetic

Question 17

Describe outcome criteria that can be used to evaluate whether a patient is effectively coping with a stressful problem.

Accepted Answer

Signs of mobilization of the sympathetic

Question 18

Which of the following appears to exert the most direct influence over autonomic functions?

Accepted Answer

A)  reticular formation 
B)  hypothalamus 
C)  midbrain 
D)  medulla oblongata 
A)  reticular formation 
B)  hypothalamus 
C)  midbrain 
D)  medulla oblongata

Question 19

The parasympathetic tone ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  causes blood pressure to rise 
B)  prevents unnecessary heart deceleration 
C)  accelerates activity of the digestive tract 
D)  determines normal activity of the urinary tract 
A)  causes blood pressure to rise 
B)  prevents unnecessary heart deceleration 
C)  accelerates activity of the digestive tract 
D)  determines normal activity of the urinary tract

Question 20

Autonomic ganglia contain ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the cell bodies of motor neurons 
B)  both somatic afferent and efferent neurons 
C)  synapses between postganglionic fibers and their effectors 
D)  an outer connective tissue capsule around the cell bodies of preganglionic motor neurons 
A)  the cell bodies of motor neurons 
B)  both somatic afferent and efferent neurons 
C)  synapses between postganglionic fibers and their effectors 
D)  an outer connective tissue capsule around the cell bodies of preganglionic motor neurons

Exam 14: The Autonomic Nervous System

Sympathetic nerves may leave the spinal cord at which vertebra?

The sympathetic division innervates more organs than the parasympathetic division.

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

Figure 14.1 Using Figure 14.1, match the following: -Cell body of an ANS postganglionic neuron.

Propranolol hydrochloride (Inderal)is a beta-adrenergic blocker often used as an antianginal,antiarrhythmic,and antihypertensive drug.Before giving Inderal to a patient,what should the nurse assess?

Autonomic dysreflexia ________.

β-adrenergic receptors are the only receptors found on the heart.

Emotions influence autonomic reactions primarily through integration in the ________.

Where would you NOT find autonomic ganglia?

Mrs.Oberhaus needs surgery to correct a severe case of Raynaud's disease,affecting one of her hands.What surgical procedure will be performed? After the surgery,will she be more likely to suffer from anhidrosis (lack of sweating)or hyperhidrosis (profuse sweating)in the affected hand?

Drugs called beta-blockers ________.

The sacral part of the parasympathetic division serves the pelvic organs and the distal half of the large intestine.

Somatic and visceral reflex arcs are similar,but visceral reflex arcs lack afferent fibers (visceral sensory neurons).

Most disorders of the autonomic nervous system reflect abnormalities of smooth muscle control.

Match the following: -Short preganglionic,long postganglionic fibers.

Describe outcome criteria that can be used to evaluate whether a patient is effectively coping with a stressful problem.

Which of the following appears to exert the most direct influence over autonomic functions?

The parasympathetic tone ________.

Autonomic ganglia contain ________.

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