a&p 6.5

Which disease process causes brain injuries due to repetitive brain trauma?

Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy

Spinal cord injuries are

ALL CHOICES

You're helping an individual with Alzheimer's disease partake in a task. When selecting a task or this person, you would want to make sure the task has?

Clear, simple directions

___ affects perception because the disease slowly destroys the parts of the brain that are responsible for converting sensory input into meaningful information

Alzheimer's

A person with Parkinson's Disease has slow movements that affect the swallowing, facial expressions, and the ability to coordinate movements. This person has

Bradykinesia

Injuries cause complete paralysis of the lower extremities and partial loss of function in the trunk and upper extremities

C5-C7 levels

Alzheimer' Disease also affects the neurons found in the outside layer that surrounds the top of the cerebrum. This area is made up of different lobes such as the frontal, parietal, temporal, and occipital lobes. What is this area of the brain called?

Cerebral Cortex

This neurological injury is defined as a group of nervous system disorders caused by damage to the brain before or during birth

Cerebral Palsy

A disease or disorder that gets worse over time and the part of the body affected may stop working

Degenerative

The exact cause of Alzheimer's Disease is not fully understood. However, what two changes in the brain are found in a patient with this disease? Select all that apply:

Development of beta-amyloid plaques in between neurons AND Creation of neurofibrillary tangles within the neuron

If you care for a relative with Alzheimer disease, which of these measures will help stabilize the patient mentally?

Establish a regular routine

HemiPLEGIA refers to complete paralysis on ONE side of the body

False

A C1-C3 spinal cord injury is usually

Fatal

Quadriplegia means the patient is paralyzed from

From the neck down

One of the most important functions of the autonomic nervous system is

Homeostasis regulation

What is the relationship between infections of the brain and cerebral palsy

Infections of the brain can cause cerebral palsy

Signs of Alzheimer's disease include which of these symptoms? Select all that apply

Loss of memory The inability to process sensory information; a loss of ability to recognize objects, persons, sounds, shapes, or smells Pacing and wandering Increased agitation

Proprioceptive cues are necessary to maintain an upright posture; impediments in motor function and the ability to stabilize posture. This best describes

Parkinson's

Surrounding the neuron are cells that help protects its ability to function. Which cell type provides safety to the neuron by removing dangerous material that could damage the neuron?

Microglia

Your patient is suffering from TBI and has nausea, vomiting, and slurred speech. You understand this would be classified as a:

Moderate to Severe TBI

A 22-year-old person with cerebral palsy (CP) is experiencing chronic pain. Which reason explains the most common cause of chromic pain in adults with this health problem?

Muscle Contractions

MS develops as a result of the degradation of the

Myelin

When parts of the brain can compensate for the function that has been compromised or list. This is called

Neuroplasticity

During the evening hours, you notice your daily member with Alzheimer's Disease begins to experience an increase in confusion, agitations, and hallucinations. What intervention below could you implement to help decrease this occurrence?

Provide a relaxing and low-noise environment in the evening

Which condition most frequently shortens the life of adults with cerebral palsy (CP)?

Respiratory disorders and seizures

The most common form of cerebral palsy is

Spastic

You're caring for a family member with Parkinson's Disease that has tremors. Select the option that is INCORRECT about tremors experienced in this disease:

The tremors are most likely to occur with purposeful movements

Congenital defects that cause CP include a brain that has an abnormal shape or structure, or damaged nerve cells and brain tissues

True

HemiPARESIS refers to partial paralysis on ONE side of the body

True

The axon of a neuron takes information it receives away from the cell body and to other dendrites of neurons

True

You are speaking to a patient with Alzheimer's disease. The patient is sitting in the bedside chair and is about to eat breakfast. Which action demonstrates that you know how to communicate with this patient correctly?

You ask, "Do you want orange juice with breakfast?"