exam 1 - mental health
if patient were to be experiencing issues with their parietal lobe, what symptoms would they exhibit?
inability sensing
what is associated with elevated cortisol levels?
increased heart rate and muscle tension
true or false: a patient that is not able to comprehend what is being said to them has an issue involving the temporal lobe, specifically the Broca's area.
false
the CSF of the brain acts as a cushion for the brain. Is it true or false that CSF is supplied by the cerebellum of the brain?
false
neurotransmitters release a number of chemicals such as dopamine, serotonin, GABA, and more. when there is an increase or decrease in chemicals being released, mental disorders are formed. which of the following mental disorders are caused by a decrease in the amount of chemicals being released? select all that apply. a. anxiety b. depression c. schizophrenia d. alzheimer disease
a, b, d
A cerebellar disorder that consists of the inability to form fine, rapidly repeated movements
adidochokinesia
a low BMI resulting from anorexia nervosa can result in what?
amenorhhea
A 28 year old patient named Jacob has suffered a traumatic brain injury during a motor vehicle accident. After his injury, Jacob begins exhibiting socially inappropriate behavior such as insulting his nurses and having frequent public outbursts. What part of Jacob's brain was most likely damaged due to his injury? a. Hippocampus b. Prefrontal cortex c. Parietal lobe d. Temporal lobe
b
A nurse is caring for a client who has been diagnosed with schizophrenia. Which of the following should the nurse identify as a positive symptom? a. Alogia b. Hallucination c. Avolition d. Anhedonia
b
A nurse on an inpatient mental health unit is evaluating a client who was admitted for suicidal ideation for readiness for discharge. Which of the following statements by the client indicates they may be ready for discharge? a. "No one needs me" b. "When I get home, I will reach out to my friends if I start feeling down." c. "I am going to make a will as soon as I get home." d. "When I get home, I will get even with my boss for firing me from my job."
b
Nurse Mackenzie is with Cindy, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. Cindy can remember things about her life from the past, but recent memories are slowly fading away. What part of patient Cindy's brain is degenerating that is causing her to lose her memory? a. Parietal Lobe b. Hippocampus c. Basal Ganglia d. Frontal Lobe
b
what environmental cues are circadian rhythms driven by? select all that apply. a. homeostasis b. absence of light c. light cues d. supra chiasmatic nucleus
b, c
Nurse Becca is with John, a patient, who is having trouble with practicing to use a screwdriver. Nurse Becca tells John that he has to turn and apply pressure to get the screw to go into wood. John does what she says and is able to twist the screw into the wood. What process of cognition is Nurse Becca using with John? a. Verbal learning b. Processing speed c. Problem solving and reasoning d. Visual learning
c
a nurse goes into a patient's room to assess their level of consciousness. the nurse suspects that a patient is experiencing a focal brainstem structural injury. what signs would the nurse assess for that indicate the need for immediate intervention?
cheyne stokes breathing along with asymmetric responses to pain or motor reflexes
bradykinesia is a disorder of movement defined as the disinhibition of motor control causing resting tremors, rigidity, and diminishment of postural reflexes. it is a cardinal sign of PD. what hormone located in the substance nigra is responsible for the effects of bradykinesia?
dopamine
what chemical messenger is associated with motivation and rewards?
dopamine
a patient presents to the emergency room following a motor vehicle accident resulting in a spinal injury. the nurse begins to assess for sensation and suspects the patient may have brown-sequard syndrome. which set of findings would confirm the nurse's suspicions?
loss of mobility and vibration on the injured side of the body with loss of sensation of pain and touch on the opposite side of the body.
What division of the nervous system controls the functions of the body that deals with "rest and digest"
parasympathetic nervous system
What serves as a major communication site between the central nervous system and the rest of the body?
spinal cord
a patient comes in experiencing issues with sending and receiving signals to the upper and lower brain areas. which structure would be assessed by the nurse to determine the cause?
thalamus
when there is an injury to the CNS, the astrocytes form to wall off the nerve injury. what is the main focus of this action?
they maintain homeostasis and regulate glial scar tissue to respond to nerve damage
