Question 1

Which of the following is a chronic ailment of sudden, recurrent attacks of sleep or drowsiness?

Accepted Answer

A)  concussion 
B)  encephalomalacia 
C)  narcolepsy 
D)  palsy

Question 2

The term for any major mental disorder characterized by gross impairment in reality testing and often characterized by inappropriate mood and diminished impulse control is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Alzheimer disease 
B)  neurosis 
C)  psychosis 
D)  transient attack

Question 3

Bruising of brain tissue as a result of head injury is called cerebral:

Accepted Answer

A)  concussion 
B)  contusion 
C)  hemorrhage 
D)  palsy

Question 4

A morbid fear of spiders is called _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A morbid fear of spiders is called...

Question 5

A 68-year-old with diabetes complains of impaired sensation caused by a disease of the nerves in the feet. This patient likely has peripheral:

Accepted Answer

A)  neuralgia 
B)  neuropathy 
C)  neuroplasty 
D)  neurorrhaphy

Question 6

Which of the following nerve processes transport impulses to the cell body?

Accepted Answer

A)  axons 
B)  dendrites 
C)  glia cells 
D)  neurilemma

Question 7

A patient plays with a lighter during the subjective interview, occasionally trying to light it. He reports having been diagnosed with an obsession with fire. A person with his condition can be documented as a:

Accepted Answer

A)  kleptomaniac 
B)  megalomaniac 
C)  pyromaniac 
D)  pseudomaniac

Question 8

What is the term for an increased accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid within the brain?

Accepted Answer

A)  cephalalgia 
B)  cerebral concussion 
C)  cerebral hemorrhage 
D)  hydrocephalus

Question 9

You are treating a patient who has a personality disorder that involves acting against the rights of others. Which personality disorder is this patient displaying?

Accepted Answer

A)  antisocial behavior 
B)  anxiety disorder 
C)  paranoia 
D)  pseudomania

Question 10

Paralysis affecting like parts on both sides of the body is:

Accepted Answer

A)  cerebral palsy 
B)  diplegia 
C)  hemiplegia 
D)  paraplegia

Question 11

Your patient reports that she has split-personality disorder and she experiences occasional confusion of her identity. Which term best describes this disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  anxiety disorder 
B)  bipolar disorder 
C)  dissociative disorder 
D)  posttraumatic stress disorder

Question 12

You are working with a patient who sustained a C5 spinal cord injury resulting in paralysis of the arms, trunk, and legs. This person has:

Accepted Answer

A)  diplegia 
B)  hemiplegia 
C)  pseudoplegia 
D)  tetraplegia

Question 13

A recurrent disorder characterized by sudden, brief attacks of altered consciousness, motor activity, or sensory phenomena is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  epilepsy 
B)  hemiplegia 
C)  neurasthenia 
D)  paraplegia

Question 14

Surgical excision of a portion of the skull is known as a(n) _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Surgical excision of a portion of the...

Question 15

Pain along the course of a nerve is referred to as _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Pain along the course of a nerve...

Question 16

A neurosurgeon performed this surgery which involved moving cerebrospinal fluid from one area to another using a tube or an implanted device. This procedure is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  a biopsy 
B)  a craniotomy 
C)  stereotactic radiosurgery 
D)  ventriculoperitoneal shunt

Question 17

The term for a dynamic equilibrium of the internal environment of the body is:

Accepted Answer

A)  bradykinesia 
B)  cretinism 
C)  homeostasis 
D)  neurology

Question 18

A 29-year-old woman is referred after complaining that she cannot get through the day without washing her hands after touching any unknown surface. Her disorder is characterized by recurrent and persistent thoughts and feelings that cause distress, consume considerable time, and interfere with her occupational, social, or interpersonal functioning. This can be referred to as _____ disorder.

Accepted Answer

A)  bipolar 
B)  dissociative 
C)  obsessive-compulsive 
D)  posttraumatic stress

Question 19

Surgical repair of a nerve or nerves is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  neurolysis 
B)  neuropathy 
C)  neuroplasty 
D)  neurosclerosis

Question 20

While reviewing a chart, you understand the patient you are about to see has a major mental disorder characterized by the occurrence of manic episodes, major depressive episodes, or mixed moods. Which of the following best describes this patient's condition?

Accepted Answer

A)  anxiety attack 
B)  bipolar disorder 
C)  neurosis 
D)  pseudomania

Exam 13: Nervous System and Psychologic Disorders