Question 1

Physical rehabilitation reverses brain damage in hemiplegia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Match the terms with their definitions.
-Ribosomes

Accepted Answer

A) Makes energy in a cell 
B) An agent that blocks parasympathetic nerve impulses 
C) Flashing lights before one's eyes 
D) Builds proteins in a cell 
E) Abnormally slow movements
F)Inability to turn thought into writing
G)Opening in the occipital bone
H)Fibrosis of connective tissue that prevents normal mobility
I)Double vision
J)Inability to understand auditory or visual information 
A) Makes energy in a cell 
B) An agent that blocks parasympathetic nerve impulses 
C) Flashing lights before one's eyes 
D) Builds proteins in a cell 
E) Abnormally slow movements
F)Inability to turn thought into writing
G)Opening in the occipital bone
H)Fibrosis of connective tissue that prevents normal mobility
I)Double vision
J)Inability to understand auditory or visual information D

Question 3

A chronic autoimmune nervous system disease that destroys the myelin sheath is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. 
B)  Alzheimer disease. 
C)  Parkinson disease. 
D)  Multiple sclerosis. 
A)  Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. 
B)  Alzheimer disease. 
C)  Parkinson disease. 
D)  Multiple sclerosis. D

Question 4

Acute bacterial meningitis exhibits nuchal rigidity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The trigeminal nerve is responsible for:

Accepted Answer

A)  Movement of the eyeball. 
B)  Secretion of saliva. 
C)  Sense of equilibrium. 
D)  Sensation in teeth, face, and scalp. 
A)  Movement of the eyeball. 
B)  Secretion of saliva. 
C)  Sense of equilibrium. 
D)  Sensation in teeth, face, and scalp.

Question 6

Acute bacterial meningitis:

Accepted Answer

A)  Is caused by a viral infection. 
B)  Affects only the dura mater. 
C)  Causes nuchal rigidity, severe headache, vomiting, and seizures. 
D)  Is treated with chemotherapy until cured. 
A)  Is caused by a viral infection. 
B)  Affects only the dura mater. 
C)  Causes nuchal rigidity, severe headache, vomiting, and seizures. 
D)  Is treated with chemotherapy until cured.

Question 7

Prevention of epilepsy includes:

Accepted Answer

A)  Avoidance of certain foods and prompt treatment of cardiac problems. 
B)  Avoidance of head injuries and prompt treatment of brain infections. 
C)  Prompt treatment of nutritional deficiencies. 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Avoidance of certain foods and prompt treatment of cardiac problems. 
B)  Avoidance of head injuries and prompt treatment of brain infections. 
C)  Prompt treatment of nutritional deficiencies. 
D)  None of the above

Question 8

"Little strokes" are called:

Accepted Answer

A)  Seizures. 
B)  Epilepsy. 
C)  Mini aneurysms. 
D)  TIAs. 
A)  Seizures. 
B)  Epilepsy. 
C)  Mini aneurysms. 
D)  TIAs.

Question 9

Abusive head trauma:

Accepted Answer

A)  Is the name of a rock band. 
B)  Is usually not a medical emergency. 
C)  Is vigorous shaking of an infant resulting in subdural hematoma. 
D)  Was first described in 1964. 
A)  Is the name of a rock band. 
B)  Is usually not a medical emergency. 
C)  Is vigorous shaking of an infant resulting in subdural hematoma. 
D)  Was first described in 1964.

Question 10

Complementary methods of treating headaches include:

Accepted Answer

A)  Avoiding food allergens. 
B)  Ingestion of refined sugars and chocolate. 
C)  Jogging in place for 20 minutes. 
D)  10 hours of sleep per night. 
A)  Avoiding food allergens. 
B)  Ingestion of refined sugars and chocolate. 
C)  Jogging in place for 20 minutes. 
D)  10 hours of sleep per night.

Question 11

Reye syndrome:

Accepted Answer

A)  Is increasingly common. 
B)  Causes seriously low levels of liver fat. 
C)  Is most common in children over age 15. 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Is increasingly common. 
B)  Causes seriously low levels of liver fat. 
C)  Is most common in children over age 15. 
D)  None of the above

Question 12

Match the terms with their definitions.
-Foramen magnum

Accepted Answer

A) Makes energy in a cell 
B) An agent that blocks parasympathetic nerve impulses 
C) Flashing lights before one's eyes 
D) Builds proteins in a cell 
E) Abnormally slow movements
F)Inability to turn thought into writing
G)Opening in the occipital bone
H)Fibrosis of connective tissue that prevents normal mobility
I)Double vision
J)Inability to understand auditory or visual information 
A) Makes energy in a cell 
B) An agent that blocks parasympathetic nerve impulses 
C) Flashing lights before one's eyes 
D) Builds proteins in a cell 
E) Abnormally slow movements
F)Inability to turn thought into writing
G)Opening in the occipital bone
H)Fibrosis of connective tissue that prevents normal mobility
I)Double vision
J)Inability to understand auditory or visual information

Question 13

The nervous system consists of the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Central nervous system. 
B)  Organic nervous system. 
C)  Peripheral nervous system. 
D)  Both A and C 
A)  Central nervous system. 
B)  Organic nervous system. 
C)  Peripheral nervous system. 
D)  Both A and C

Question 14

The thalamus section of the brain is important in:

Accepted Answer

A)  Sleep. 
B)  Posture. 
C)  Balance. 
D)  Equilibrium. 
A)  Sleep. 
B)  Posture. 
C)  Balance. 
D)  Equilibrium.

Question 15

Match the terms with their definitions.
-Agraphia

Accepted Answer

A) Makes energy in a cell 
B) An agent that blocks parasympathetic nerve impulses 
C) Flashing lights before one's eyes 
D) Builds proteins in a cell 
E) Abnormally slow movements
F)Inability to turn thought into writing
G)Opening in the occipital bone
H)Fibrosis of connective tissue that prevents normal mobility
I)Double vision
J)Inability to understand auditory or visual information 
A) Makes energy in a cell 
B) An agent that blocks parasympathetic nerve impulses 
C) Flashing lights before one's eyes 
D) Builds proteins in a cell 
E) Abnormally slow movements
F)Inability to turn thought into writing
G)Opening in the occipital bone
H)Fibrosis of connective tissue that prevents normal mobility
I)Double vision
J)Inability to understand auditory or visual information

Question 16

A cerebral concussion may result in a temporary loss of consciousness followed by a short period of amnesia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Acute bacterial meningitis is an inflammation of the meninges that surround the brain and spinal cord.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Paraplegia is the paralysis of all four extremities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A cerebral contusion is generally caused by:

Accepted Answer

A)  Blood seeping from ruptured vessels in the meninges. 
B)  Changes in the cerebral blood flow. 
C)  Vasoconstriction of cerebral-cranial arterioles. 
D)  A blow to the head that causes the brain to twist and slide along the inner surface of the skull. 
A)  Blood seeping from ruptured vessels in the meninges. 
B)  Changes in the cerebral blood flow. 
C)  Vasoconstriction of cerebral-cranial arterioles. 
D)  A blow to the head that causes the brain to twist and slide along the inner surface of the skull.

Question 20

A client with a TIA exhibits such symptoms as muscle weakness in one side of the body, speech deficits, and staggering gait.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Physical rehabilitation reverses brain damage in hemiplegia.

Match the terms with their definitions. -Ribosomes

A chronic autoimmune nervous system disease that destroys the myelin sheath is:

Acute bacterial meningitis exhibits nuchal rigidity.

The trigeminal nerve is responsible for:

Acute bacterial meningitis:

Prevention of epilepsy includes:

"Little strokes" are called:

Abusive head trauma:

Complementary methods of treating headaches include:

Reye syndrome:

Match the terms with their definitions. -Foramen magnum

The nervous system consists of the:

The thalamus section of the brain is important in:

Match the terms with their definitions. -Agraphia

A cerebral concussion may result in a temporary loss of consciousness followed by a short period of amnesia.

Acute bacterial meningitis is an inflammation of the meninges that surround the brain and spinal cord.

Paraplegia is the paralysis of all four extremities.

A cerebral contusion is generally caused by:

A client with a TIA exhibits such symptoms as muscle weakness in one side of the body, speech deficits, and staggering gait.

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Exam 10: Nervous System Diseases and Disorders

Physical rehabilitation reverses brain damage in hemiplegia.

Match the terms with their definitions. -Ribosomes

A chronic autoimmune nervous system disease that destroys the myelin sheath is:

Acute bacterial meningitis exhibits nuchal rigidity.

The trigeminal nerve is responsible for:

Acute bacterial meningitis:

Prevention of epilepsy includes:

"Little strokes" are called:

Abusive head trauma:

Complementary methods of treating headaches include:

Reye syndrome:

Match the terms with their definitions. -Foramen magnum

The nervous system consists of the:

The thalamus section of the brain is important in:

Match the terms with their definitions. -Agraphia

A cerebral concussion may result in a temporary loss of consciousness followed by a short period of amnesia.

Acute bacterial meningitis is an inflammation of the meninges that surround the brain and spinal cord.

Paraplegia is the paralysis of all four extremities.

A cerebral contusion is generally caused by:

A client with a TIA exhibits such symptoms as muscle weakness in one side of the body, speech deficits, and staggering gait.

The Disease Process

Integrative Medicine and Complementary Therapies

Pain and Its Managament

Infectious and Communicable Diseases

Cancer

Congenital Diseases and Disorders

Mental Health Diseases and Disorders

Skin Diseases and Disorders

Musculoskeletal System Diseases and Disorders

Endocrine System Diseases and Disorders

Cardiovascular System Diseases and Disorders

Respiratory System Diseases and Disorders

Digestive System Diseases and Disorders

Urinary System Diseases and Disorders

Reproductive System Diseases and Disorders

Eye and Ear Diseases and Disorders

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