MT 100: Week 7 - Knowledge Check
What is the correct medical term for Lou Gehrig's disease? A. Poliomyelitis B. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis C. Paresis D. Shingles E. Polyneuropathy
B. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Which of the following terms describes a congenital condition that involves the absence of the cerebral hemispheres? A. Hydrocephaly B. Microcephaly C. Anencephaly D. Microencephaly E. Anacranial
C. Anencephaly
The CNS consists of which of the following? A. Corticospinal and spinothalamic tracts B. Sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems C. Brain and spinal cord D. PNS E. ANS
C. Brain and spinal cord
Which of the following is not a cause of PTSD? A. Loss of a loved one B. Combat in war C. Chronic migraines D. Abuse E. Life-threatening incident
C. Chronic migraines
Of the following words, which one means pertaining to the skull? A. Cerebral B. Facial C. Cranial D. Encephalar E. Cerebellar
C. Cranial
Which disorder can be caused by inflammation, vitamin B12 deficiency, poisons and some medications? A. ALS B. Syringomyelia C. Demyelination D. Sclerosis E. Paresthesia
C. Demyelination
Which term is a neurotransmitter? A. Myelin B. Neuroglia C. Dopamine D. Somatic E. Gyrus
C. Dopamine
Which of the following words means the body's natural pain reliever? A. Norepinephrine B. Acetaminophen C. Endorphin D. Morphine E. Adrenalin
C. Endorphin
Which of the following is a procedure used to remove CSF? A. Myelotomy B. Epidural C. Lumbar puncture D. Iritis E. Endarterectomy
C. Lumbar puncture
Which of the following words has a suffix which means covering? A. Meningioma B. Myelin C. Neurilemma D. Dopamine E. Serotonin
C. Neurilemma
What is the best definition for "status epilepticus"? A. Rapid, involuntary movements of muscle groups in the face. B. A chronic disorder in which patients fall asleep during the day. C. One continuous seizure or recurrent seizures without regaining consciousness for 30 minutes or more. D. Loss of consciousness. E. Temporary neurologic deficit.
C. One continuous seizure or recurrent seizures without regaining consciousness for 30 minutes or more.
Identify the term with an element meaning suffering. A. Paraplegia B. Viscera C. Parasympathetic D. Autonomic E. Dopamine
C. Parasympathetic
The correct pronunciation for psychosis is: A. sico-SIS. B. PSYCH-koh-sis. C. sigh-KOH-sis. D. psych-O-sis. E. psy-COH-sis.
C. sigh-KOH-sis.
If a patient is mute, they cannot: A. move. B. feel touch. C. speak. D. hear. E. see.
C. speak.
The root/combining form in the word astrocyte means: A. outer. B. glue. C. star. D. treelike. E. cell.
C. star.
The prefix in the word trigeminal means: A. pertaining to. B. pulley. C. three. D. nerve. E. double, twin.
C. three.
The term hemiparesis means: A. paralysis of the upper and the lower limbs. B. partial paralysis. C. weakness of one side of the body. D. paralysis of the lower limbs. E. paralysis of the upper limbs.
C. weakness of one side of the body.
The root of ataxia means: A. pain. B. palsy. C. movement. D. coordination. E. tremor.
D. coordination.
The right and left cerebral hemispheres are connected by the: A. sulci. B. brainstem. C. limbic system. D. corpus callosum. E. basal nuclei.
D. corpus callosum.
The plural form of the word ganglion is A. ganglium B. ganglii C. ganglions D. ganglia E. ganglis
D. ganglia
Give an example of a condition that is an altered mental state: A. neuritis. B. fibromyalgia. C. cognition. D. narcolepsy. E. delirium.
E. delirium.
Which of the following word elements comes from the Greek for deceive? A. -paresis B. -noia C. -pathy D. soci- E. delus-
E. delus-
The term for a chronic, progressive loss of cognitive and intellectual functions is: A. senescence. B. sedation. C. longevity. D. derangement. E. dementia.
E. dementia.
Motor neurons are responsible for: A. bilateral transmission. B. interneuron transmission. C. intraneuron transmission. D. afferent transmission. E. efferent transmission.
E. efferent transmission.
An inflammation of the brain is called: A. neuritis. B. meningitis. C. cephalitis. D. craniitis. E. encephalitis.
E. encephalitis.
The term that describes the area above the dura mater is: A. hypodural. B. subdural. C. supradural. D. hyperdural. E. epidural.
E. epidural.
The word remission is the opposite of: A. homeostasis. B. demyelination. C. improvement. D. intermittent. E. exacerbation.
E. exacerbation.
1. Electroencephalograph 2. Electroencephalograph 3. Epilepsy 4. Electroencephalogram 5. Epileptic
1. Device that records the electrical activity of the brain. 2. Process of recording the electrical activity of the brain. 3. Brain disorder in which the patient suffers from seizures. 4. Record of the electrical activity of the brain. 5. Pertaining to or having seizures.
1. Doppler ultrasonographyAnswer 2. Electromyography 3. Nerve conduction study 4. Myleography 5. Lumbar Puncture
1. Examines the characteristics of blood flow. 2. Recording the electrical activity of muscle 3. Measures speed at which electrical impulse travels along a nerve. 4. Radiography of the spinal cord. 5. Obtains a sample of cerebrospinal fluid.
1. Norepinephrine 2. Serotonin 3. Endorphin 4. Dopamine
1. Has a stimulatory effect. 2. Can elevate the mood. 3. Body's natural pain reliever. 4. Absence is associate with Parkinson disease
Many congenital neurologic abnormalities can be prevented by the mother taking ________ before conception and during early pregnancy. A. niacin B. vitamin B12 C. iron D. vitamin D E. folic acid
E. folic acid
The word element that means imagination is: A. su/i B. psych/o C. soci/o D. ceph- E. hallucin-
E. hallucin-
The meaning of OCD is: A. obsessive chronic disorder. B. obsessive cerebral disorder. C. occasional coherence disorder. D. observant compulsive disorder. E. obsessive compulsive disorder.
E. obsessive compulsive disorder.
The cranial nerve that moves the eye is the ________ nerve. A. auditory B. optic C. hypoglossal D. olfactory E. oculomotor
E. oculomotor
The word element that means resembling is: A. post. B. hemi. C. pleg. D. dys. E. oid.
E. oid.
The word element that means paralysis is: A. post. B. osis. C. hemi. D. dys. E. pleg.
E. pleg.
The junction between two nerve cells is the: A. neuromuscular junction. B. neuron. C. neuropathway. D. neuroglia. E. synapse.
E. synapse.
The dura mater is separated from the vertebral canal by: A. the meninges. B. the arachnoid mater. C. the pia mater. D. the subarachnoid space. E. the epidural space.
E. the epidural space.
The T in TBI stands for: A. tremor. B. thyroid. C. tibia. D. three. E. traumatic.
E. traumatic.
An anesthesiologist specializes in the: A. performance of surgery. B. behaviors of the human mind. C. treatment of congenital anomalies. D. treatment of patients with mental disorders. E. treatment and management of pain.
E. treatment and management of pain.
The root/combining form in the word syringomyelia means: A. compress. B. syringe. C. spinal cord. D. condition. E. tube, pipe.
E. tube, pipe.
1. Visceral 2. Efferent 3. Parasympathetic nervous system 4. Afferent 5. Sympathetic nervous system 6. Somatic
1. Pertaining to the internal organs. 2. Going away from the center. 3. Stimulates digestive organs. 4. Going towards the center. 5. Stimulates organs in times of acute stress. 6. Pertaining to the body (skeletal muscles
1. Addictive 2. Sedative 3. Tranquilizer 4. Tolerance
1. Physiologic dependence on a drug. 2. Calms nervous excitement. 3. Calms without depressing. 4. Condition in which the body has been accustomed to the drug dosage.
1. Paraplegic 2. Hemiparesis 3. Paraplegia 4. Hemiplegia
1. Suffering from paralysis of both lower limbs 2. Weakness of one side of the body. 3. Paralysis of both lower limbs. 4. Paralysis of one side of the body.
The word element that means to think is: A. -noia B. delus- C. -pathy D. soci- E. -paresis
A. -noia
Which congenital anomaly is incompatible with life? A. Anencephaly B. Lydrocephalus C. Meningomyelocele D. Cerebral palsy E. Spina bifida cystica
A. Anencephaly
What creates the white matter of the brain and spinal cord? A. Bundles of axons B. Synapses C. Dendrites D. Neurotransmitters E. Dopamine
A. Bundles of axons
Which of the following is not a lobe of the cerebral hemisphere? A. Cortex B. Parietal C. Frontal D. Occipital E. Temporal
A. Cortex
The behavior of putting oneself in another person's circumstance. A. Empathy B. Dementia C. Pity D. Apathy E. Sympathy
A. Empathy
What triggers a "febrile" seizure in infants and toddlers? A. Fever B. Vomiting C. Sneezing D. Nausea E. Coughing
A. Fever
Which of the following terms means weakness on one side of the body? A. Hemiparesis B. Hemostatic C. Quadriplegic D. Hemiplegic E. Hemiencephaly
A. Hemiparesis
Which of the following words means a condition involving paralysis of one side of the body? A. Hemiplegia B. Paraparesis C. Hemiparesis D. Paraplegia E. Quadriplegia
A. Hemiplegia
Which is not true regarding multiple sclerosis? A. It's caused by genetics. B. It is more common in women. C. It's thought to be an autoimmune disease. D. Average age of onset is between 18 and 35 years. E. There is no cure for MS.
A. It's caused by genetics.
Which of the following conditions has symptoms of intense throbbing in the head, nausea, and vomiting? A. Migraine B. Tourette syndrome C. Ataxia D. Syncope E. Shingles
A. Migraine
Which of the following terms means a hernia of the spinal cord? A. Myelocele B. Omphalocele C. Meningocele D. Meningomyelocele E. Polymyelitis
A. Myelocele
Which of the following words forms the plural by adding "s"? A. Paresthesia B. Cortex C. Cavity D. Sulci E. Foramen
A. Paresthesia
A disease characterized by muscular rigidity, tremors, and a masklike facial expression is A. Parkinson disease B. Cerebral palsy C. Alzheimer disease D. Huntington chorea E. Tourette syndrome
A. Parkinson disease
A person who is paralyzed in all four limbs has: A. Quadriplegia. B. Quadriparesis. C. Paraplegia. D. Hemiplegia. E. Hemiparesis.
A. Quadriplegia.
What is the correct abbreviation for a small, short-term stroke? A. TIA B. SSTS C. BSE D. SCI E. CJD
A. TIA
What is the dormant virus called that results from childhood chickenpox and later reactivates as shingles? A. Varicella B. E coli C. Streptococcus D. Candida E. Staphylococus
A. Varicella
An agent that can cause anomalies in the embryo or fetus is called: A. a teratogen. B. a compression. C. a paresis. D. an aneurysm. E. a syringomyelia.
A. a teratogen.
The epidural space is located: A. above the dura mater. B. below the dura mater. C. within the dura mater. D. around the dura mater. E. between the dura mater and arachnoid mater.
A. above the dura mater.
The word seizure means: A. an event due to excessive electrical activity in the brain. B. contraction. C. pertaining to sensation. D. simulation of smooth muscles. E. a state of muscle contraction.
A. an event due to excessive electrical activity in the brain.
The word which means slow, writhing, involuntary movements is: A. athetosis. B. palsy. C. tonic. D. ataxia. E. spastic.
A. athetosis.
The prefix in the word intervertebral means: A. between. B. around. C. vertebra. D. pertaining to. E. within.
A. between.
Herpes zoster (shingles) is an infection of peripheral nerves arising from a re-activation of the primary childhood viral infection ________. A. chickenpox B. measles C. rubella D. mumps E. hepatitis
A. chickenpox
A neurologist is a physician who specializes in: A. disorders of the nervous system. B. brain surgery. C. treating disorders of the integumentary system. D. treating disorders of the digestive system. E. disorders of the skin.
A. disorders of the nervous system.
A collection of blood located outside the dura mater is called a/an: A. epidural hematoma. B. subdural hematoma. C. intercranial hemorrhage. D. cerebral concussion. E. intracranial hemorrhage.
A. epidural hematoma.
The root/combining form in the word anesthesia means: A. feeling, sensation. B. condition. C. sensation of pain. D. sheath. E. without.
A. feeling, sensation.
The word element that means half is: A. hemi. B. osis. C. nacro. D. pleg. E. dys.
A. hemi.
A condition caused by an excessive amount of CSF causing ventricular enlargement is: A. hydrocephalus. B. fetal alcohol syndrome. C. microcephaly. D. spina bifida. E. anencephaly.
A. hydrocephalus.
The congenital condition in which the spinal cord and meninges protrude through a defect in the vertebral arch of one or more vertebrae is: A. meningomyelocele. B. spina bifida occulta. C. hydrocephalus. D. meningocele. E. anencephaly.
A. meningomyelocele.
A congenital condition in which the head is small with small cerebral hemispheres and with moderate to severe motor and mental retardation is: A. microcephaly. B. spina bifida. C. hydrocephalus. D. anencephaly. E. meningomyelocele.
A. microcephaly.
The word afferent refers to: A. moving toward the central nervous system. B. moving away from the central nervous system. C. moving away from the peripheral nervous system. D. moving from the brain to the spinal cord. E. moving toward the peripheral nervous system.
A. moving toward the central nervous system.
The proper spelling for the term that means fatty white material found around a nerve axon is: A. myelin. B. mylin. C. milin. D. miylen. E. myilin.
A. myelin.
The word cervical means pertaining to the: A. neck. B. head. C. forehead. D. cheek. E. shoulder.
A. neck.
Abnormal sensations such as tingling, burning, and prickling are called: A. paresthesia. B. tonic. C. anesthetic. D. analgesia. E. hyperparesthesia.
A. paresthesia.
The prefix in the word microcephaly means: A. small. B. artery. C. vein. D. disease. E. blood vessel.
A. small.
The abbreviation SCI means: A. spinal cord injury. B. suspected cord injury. C. severed cord injury. D. subcutaneous injection. E. severely compromised immunity.
A. spinal cord injury.
A 22 year old patient in the hospital is suffering from a seizure that lasts longer than 45 minutes. When charting this event, the physician's assistant should document this seizure as: A. status epilepticus. B. cataplexy. C. petit mal. D. postictal state. E. tonic-clonic.
A. status epilepticus.
"I am sorry that you were injured in a bicycle accident." This statement is an example of: A. sympathy. B. confusion. C. empathy. D. delirium.
A. sympathy.
A tonic-clonic seizure is one in which: A. there is an alteration between muscular rigidity and muscular jerking. B. migraines often precede the event. C. the patient suddenly falls asleep. D. only symptom is a semi-comatose state.
A. there is an alteration between muscular rigidity and muscular jerking.
Where does a spinal cord injury result in loss of function? A. In front of the injury site B. Below the injury site C. Above the injury site D. Next to the injury site E. Behind the injury site
B. Below the injury site
What is the medical term for the most posterior area of the brain? A. Cerebrum B. Cerebellum C. Brainstem D. Sulcus E. Corpus callosum
B. Cerebellum
What does the abbreviation EEG stand for? A. Emergency Electrogram B. Electroencephalogram C. Echoencephalogram D. Electroencephalographer
B. Electroencephalogram
Which of the following is not a function of the nervous system? A. Homeostasis B. Excretion C. Sensory input D. Mental activity E. Motor output
B. Excretion
Which of these is not a region of the spinal cord? A. Cervical B. Posterior C. Sacral D. Lumbar E. Thoracic
B. Posterior
Which of the following conditions is a result of a reduced blood flow or lack of blood flow to the brain? A. Phobia B. Syncope C. Tremor D. Parkinson disease E. Prion
B. Syncope
Eric complains of sudden, severe pain in his face. The pain is associated with the muscles of chewing. What is the likely diagnosis? A. Tourette syndrome B. Trigeminal neuralgia C. Horner syndrome D. Bell palsy
B. Trigeminal neuralgia
Which two diagnostic tests are used to determine if congenital abnormalities of the nervous system are present in the fetus in utero? A. CT scan and amniocentesis B. Ultrasound and amniocentesis C. Thoracentesis and CXR D. CT scan and MRI E. Thoracentesis and MRI
B. Ultrasound and amniocentesis
If a patient is in the postictal state, they have had: A. a migraine. B. a seizure. C. an MI. D. a spasm. E. a stroke.
B. a seizure.
The term mononeuropathy means any disorder of: A. the PNS. B. a single peripheral nerve. C. the CNS. D. a single synapse. E. the nerves.
B. a single peripheral nerve.
The medical term for a dilation or ballooning of an artery or cardiac chamber is: A. migraine. B. aneurysm. C. Parkinson disease. D. thrombus. E. stroke.
B. aneurysm.
The root in the word endarterectomy means: A. incision into. B. artery. C. surgical excision. D. repair. E. inside.
B. artery.
A lumbar puncture is performed to: A. prevent a clot from moving through the leg. B. aspirate cerebrospinal fluid. C. diagnose the presence of Parksinson disease. D. administer an anesthetic.
B. aspirate cerebrospinal fluid.
The brain and spinal cord make up the: A. peripheral nerves. B. central nervous system. C. efferent system. D. receptors. E. afferent system.
B. central nervous system.
The word which is derived from the Greek meaning deep sleep, trance and means a state of deep unconsciousness is: A. syncope. B. coma. C. limbic. D. brain dead. E. decussate.
B. coma.
The opposite of afferent is: A. apparent. B. efferent. C. affective. D. effective. E. cerebral.
B. efferent.
A diagnostic test which records the electrical activity in a muscle is a/an: A. nerve conduction study. B. electromyography. C. evoked responses. D. myelography. E. echoencephalography.
B. electromyography.
The prefix quad- means: A. two. B. four. C. three. D. double. E. around.
B. four.
A synonym for a tonic-clonic seizure is a/an: A. absence seizure. B. grand mal seizure. C. febrile seizure. D. petit mal seizure. E. partial seizure.
B. grand mal seizure.
The term that is used to describe an inflammation of the meninges is called: A. duramatitis. B. meningitis. C. encephalitis. D. arachnophobia. E. epilepsy.
B. meningitis.
The suffix in the word neuralgia means: A. pertaining to. B. pain. C. condition. D. nerve. E. sensation, feeling.
B. pain.
The word paranoia means: A. paroxysmal severe headache. B. the presence of persecutory delusions. C. lack of voluntary movement. D. fear. E. sociopathic.
B. the presence of persecutory delusions.
The word element that means internal organ is: A. cord. B. viscer. C. post. D. hemi. E. osis.
B. viscer.
An adult son brings his elderly father to the emergency department. He reports that his father began slurring his speech. Within an hour of arriving to the emergency department, his symptoms resolve and his speech is now clear. What is most likely the cause of his symptoms? A. CP B. CVA C. TIA D. TPA E. AVM
C. TIA
The brainstem controls vital activities in which other body systems? A. The digestive and the respiratory systems B. The musculoskeletal and the circulatory systems C. The cardiovascular and the respiratory systems D. The cardiovascular and the integumentary E. The immune and the respiratory systems
C. The cardiovascular and the respiratory systems
How many layers of meninges are there? A. Seven B. Five C. Three D. Six E. Four
C. Three
A disorder of multiple motor and vocal tics is called A. narcolepsy B. cataplexy C. Tourette syndrome D. status epilepticus E. Absence seizure
C. Tourette syndrome
Which of the following is a term for uncontrolled, involuntary movement or shaking? A. Syncope B. Delusion C. Tremor D. Mania E. Prion
C. Tremor
The cranial nerve that is a mixed parasympathetic nerve that innervates the abdominal and thoracic viscera. A. Trochlear B. Vestibulocochlear C. Vagus D. Accessory E. Abducens
C. Vagus
Mononeuropathy is a disorder: A. affecting many nerves. B. with paroxysmal severe headache confined to one side of the head. C. affecting a single nerve. D. of the central nervous system. E. of one hemisphere of the brain.
C. affecting a single nerve.
The term exacerbate means to: A. delay. B. reduce. C. aggravate. D. improve. E. decease.
C. aggravate.
The term which means inability to coordinate muscle activity leading to jerky movements is: A. contracture. B. spasm. C. ataxia. D. syncope. E. palsy.
C. ataxia.
The opposite of afferent is: A. cerebral. B. affective. C. efferent. D. apparent. E. effective.
C. efferent.
A disease involving the brain is called a/an: A. encephalotomy. B. encephalitis. C. encephalopathy. D. encephaloplasty.
C. encephalopathy.
In the word neuroglia, -glia means: A. nerve. B. white matter. C. glue. D. gray matter. E. pathway.
C. glue.
The root/combining form polio means: A. spinal cord. B. white matter. C. gray matter. D. paralysis. E. virus.
C. gray matter.
The word efferent refers to: A. moving away from the peripheral nervous system. B. moving between the neurons. C. moving away from the central nervous system. D. moving toward the central nervous system. E. moving toward the peripheral nervous system.
C. moving away from the central nervous system.
Tourette syndrome is characterized by: A. intense pain on one side of the face. B. no sensation on one side of the face. C. multiple motor and vocal tics. D. spasmodic jerking of the upper limbs. E. uncontrollable tremors.
C. multiple motor and vocal tics.
The color of white matter is the result of: A. cell bodies. B. neuroglia. C. myelin. D. dendrites.
C. myelin.
The word element that means muscle is: A. myel. B. lyze. C. myo. D. cyte. E. troph.
C. myo.
The word element that means nerve is: A. encephal. B. anesth. C. neuro. D. gastri. E. globin.
C. neuro.
The type of specialist that would correct an AVM: A. urologist. B. neurologist. C. neurosurgeon. D. nephrologist.
C. neurosurgeon.
The chemicals responsible for helping to transfer messages from one nerve cell to another are called: A. nucleic acids. B. enzymes. C. neurotransmitters. D. neurotoxins. E. chemicals.
C. neurotransmitters.
The word for a web-like network of joined nerves is a ________, and its plural is ________. A. fixation; fixations B. helix; helices C. plexus; plexuses D. flexure; flexures E. nexus; nexi
C. plexus; plexuses
The phase immediately following a seizure is known as the: : A. postal phase. B. postpartum phase. C. postictal phase. D. postcoital phase. E. antepartum phase.
C. postictal phase.
Due to the patient's chronic mental depression, the physician prescribed a/an ________ medication. A. opiate B. anticonvulsant C. psychoactive D. thrombolytic
C. psychoactive
After the patient suffered a CVA, she was unable to brush her teeth or use a fork or spoon to eat. The physician referred her to an occupational assistant to recommend therapies to address her ________. A. PTSD B. TBI C. CP D. ADL
D. ADL
A selective mechanism that protects the brain from toxins and infections is abbreviated as: A. EEG. B. CPR. C. AST. D. BBB. E. DET.
D. BBB.
Prions are linked to which of the following diseases? A. PUD and OCD B. NMS and STD C. PID and PMS D. CJD and BSE E. STD and PTSD
D. CJD and BSE
Which of the following terms means pertaining to the brain and spinal cord? A. Cerebellar B. Spina bifida C. Serous D. Cerebrospinal E. Meningocele
D. Cerebrospinal
Because Jon suffered from an acute seizure, the neurologist ordered a/an: A. AVM. B. TURP. C. BBB. D. EEG.
D. EEG.
Which of the following procedures records electrical impulses of the brain to measure brain activity? A. Sonography B. Electroneurography C. Electromyography D. Electroencephalography E. Electrocardiography
D. Electroencephalography
Which of the following conditions refers to a chronic brain disorder caused by paroxysmal excessive neuronal discharges? A. Brain attack B. Stroke C. Transient ischemic attack D. Epilepsy E. Cerebral contusion
D. Epilepsy
Which of the following words is derived from the Greek element meaning seizure? A. Petit mal B. Neuropathy C. Grand mal D. Epilepsy E. Fit
D. Epilepsy
What is a function of the occipital lobe? A. Responsible for problem solving B. Interpret sensory experiences C. Releases hormones D. Interpret visual images and the written word E. Motor control of muscles
D. Interpret visual images and the written word
Which of the following conditions results from demyelination? A. Tic Douloureux B. Horner syndrome C. Guillain-Barré syndrome D. Multiple sclerosis E. Cerebral palsy
D. Multiple sclerosis
Name the chronic disorder of the nervous system which has no cure. A. Hemophilia B. Rhinitis C. Gastritis D. Narcolepsy E. Coryza
D. Narcolepsy
If you are diagnosed with an intracranial hemorrhage, what type of specialist do you need? A. Psychiatrist B. Cardiologist C. Hematologist D. Neurologist E. Dermatologist
D. Neurologist
Which of the following terms has an element that means "sensation"? A. Herniation B. Neuropathy C. Demyelination D. Paresthesia E. Syringomyelia
D. Paresthesia
The physical therapist notes the patient with cerebral palsy has spastic upper limbs. Which statement accurately describes the patient's upper limbs? A. The patient's legs are moving in a writhing motion. B. The patient's arms move about in an uncoordinated fashion. C. The patient's legs and arms are paralyzed, and have no muscle tone. D. The patient's arm muscles are tightly bent, and it is difficult to straighten them. E. The patient is unable to move her arms, and the arms have decreased muscle tone.
D. The patient's arm muscles are tightly bent, and it is difficult to straighten them.
Which statement best describes a child with cerebral palsy? A. Decreased motor skills show up at adolescence. B. Impairment is never present at birth but develops much later. C. CP is inherited. D. There is a relationship to low levels of oxygen in the brain. E. The etiology is usually known.
D. There is a relationship to low levels of oxygen in the brain.
An acoustic neuroma is a growth on which cranial nerve? A. Olfactory B. Trochlear C. Accessory D. Vestibulocochlear E. Abducens
D. Vestibulocochlear
CVA is an abbreviation used to mean: A. an embolus. B. a seizure. C. an aneurysm. D. a stroke. E. a heart attack.
D. a stroke.
Sensory neurons are also known as ________ neurons. A. efferent B. parasympathetic C. autonomic D. afferent E. sympathetic
D. afferent
Fear of crowded places is: A. arachnophobia. B. acrophobia. C. claustrophobia. D. agoraphobia. E. pyromania.
D. agoraphobia.
Another term used for contusion is: A. concussion. B. compression. C. ataxia. D. bruise. E. athetosis.
D. bruise.
When analyzing the disease bovine spongiform encephalopathy, the term bovine means: A. pig. B. disease. C. sponge. D. cattle. E. brain.
D. cattle.
The C in LOC stands for: A. complaint. B. competence. C. clonic. D. consciousness. E. cranial.
D. consciousness.
A synonym for seizure is: A. countrecoup. B. stroke. C. thrombolysis. D. convulsion.
D. convulsion.
The dura mater is the: A. cerebral cortex. B. delicate, inner layer of the meninges. C. space between the pia mater and the arachnoid membrane. D. hard, fibrous, outer layer of the meninges. E. web-like middle layer of the meninges.
D. hard, fibrous, outer layer of the meninges.
When a person is schizophrenic, he or she: A. has a mood disorder. B. is unable or unwilling to speak. C. exhibits distress caused by fear. D. loses contact with reality. E. has obsessions and compulsions.
D. loses contact with reality.
The meaning of LOC is: A. level of consciousness. B. lack of consciousness. C. level of confusion. D. loss of consciousness. E. loss of clarity.
D. loss of consciousness.
Norepinephrine, serotonin, and dopamine are examples of A. parasympathetic neutralizers B. analgesics C. anesthetics D. neurotransmitters E. cholinergics
D. neurotransmitters
The word element that means hidden is: A. -pol- B. -mutil- C. neur/o D. occult/a E. fibr/o
D. occult/a
Which of the following word elements means an abnormal condition? A. hemi B. pleg C. nacro D. osis E. dys
D. osis
Bell palsy is characterized by: A. difficulty walking. B. unequal pupil size. C. painful, sudden, involuntary contractions of facial muscles. D. paralysis or paresis on one side of the face. E. drooping of one eyelid.
D. paralysis or paresis on one side of the face.
The word which refers to a loss of motor control and sensation as a result of injury to the spinal cord is: A. amyotrophic. B. syringomyelia. C. myelitis. D. paralysis. E. atrophy.
D. paralysis.
The root/combining form in the word narcolepsy means A. seizure B. tic C. sleep D. stupor E. pain
D. stupor
On the surface of the cerebrum the gyri are separated by: A. sensory. B. syncope. C. synapse. D. sulci. E. spastic.
D. sulci.
The word element that means furrow or ditch is: A. meninges. B. myel. C. sclerosis. D. sulcus. E. glia.
D. sulcus.
The word for a groove on the surface of the cerebral hemispheres is a ________, and its plural is ________. A. gyri; gyriata B. sulcus; sulcuses C. foramen; foramena D. sulcus; sulci E. gyrus; gyri
D. sulcus; sulci
The medical term for fainting is: A. emesis. B. hemiparesis. C. migraine. D. syncope. E. narcolepsy.
D. syncope.
The medical term sclerosis means: A. loss of the outer layer. B. loss of feeling. C. numbing sensation. D. thickening and hardening. E. inflammation of tissue.
D. thickening and hardening.
How many cranial nerves are there? A. 14 B. 15 C. 5 D. 10 E. 12
E. 12
How many regions of the spinal cord are there? A. 6 B. 3 C. 12 D. 8 E. 4
E. 4
What is the most common form of dementia called? A. Confusion B. Delirium C. AMS D. CVA E. Alzheimer disease
E. Alzheimer disease
Which of the following classification of medications refers to a pharmacologic agent capable of preventing or arresting seizure activity? A. Antiseptics B. Antiglobulins C. Antispasmodics D. Analgesics E. Antiepileptics
E. Antiepileptics
Which of the following words means the sensory experience preceding an epileptic seizure or a migraine headache? A. Tremor B. Syncope C. Dura D. Chorea E. Aura
E. Aura
What is the facial nerve disorder characterized by a sudden weakness or paralysis of muscles on one side of the face? A. Monoplegia B. Contrecoup C. Meningitis D. Paraplegia E. Bell palsy
E. Bell palsy
Parkinson disease occurs when which neurotransmitter is no longer produced? A. Serotonin B. Endorphin C. Acetylcholine D. Norepinephrine E. Dopamine
E. Dopamine
To obtain CSF via a lumbar puncture, which meningeal layers must the needle pass through? A. Pia mater, arachnoid mater, and dura mater B. Pia mater and arachnoid mater only C. Pia mater only D. Dura mater only E. Dura mater and arachnoid mater only
E. Dura mater and arachnoid mater only
Which part of the nervous system contains the cranial nerves? A. Parasympathetic division B. CNS C. Sympathetic division D. ANS E. PNS
E. PNS
What is the definition of palsy? A. Paralysis of upper and lower extremities. B. Involuntary muscle movement. C. Paralysis of both lower extremities. D. Paralysis of both upper extremities. E. Paralysis or paresis from brain damage.
E. Paralysis or paresis from brain damage.
Which of the following terms is not associated with the nervous system? A. Glial B. Synapse C. Neurotransmitter D. Dendrite E. Patella
E. Patella
Which of the following terms is not a medical specialist? A. Psychiatrist B. Ophthalmologist C. Neurologist D. Otologist E. Psychologist
E. Psychologist
Which of the following is the treatment of emotional and mental disorders? A. Arteriography B. Hydrotherapy C. Sociopathy D. Psychopathy E. Psychotherapy
E. Psychotherapy
Which of the following requires treatment by a psychiatrist? A. BSE B. Narcolepsy C. Hemiparesis D. Monoplegia E. Schizophrenia
E. Schizophrenia
What is the best definition for hemiplegia? A. Only one limb is affected, usually an arm. B. Only the upper extremities are affected. C. All four limbs are affected. D. Both lower extremities are affected. E. The arm and leg of one side of the body are affected.
E. The arm and leg of one side of the body are affected.
Which of the following statements best describes a patient with Alzheimer disease? A. The disorder is acute and related to a CVA. B. The disease improves learning and the retention of information. C. The risk of developing the disease decreases with increasing age. D. Neurons are not affected. E. The disease is chronic, progressive, and irreversible.
E. The disease is chronic, progressive, and irreversible.
What is another name for major depression? A. Agoraphobia B. Mania C. Phobia D. Manic-depressive disorder E. Unipolar disorder
E. Unipolar disorder
The proper functioning of this nerve is often assessed by having the patient smile: A. III. B. VIII. C. IX. D. VI. E. VII.
E. VII.
The word cognition means the process of: A. treatment for disorders such as obsessive-compulsive disorder. B. matching thoughts to behaviors. C. learning right from wrong. D. memorization. E. acquiring knowledge through thinking, learning, and memory.
E. acquiring knowledge through thinking, learning, and memory.
The meninges that resembles a spider web is called the: A. spinal mater. B. pia mater. C. alma mater. D. dura mater. E. arachnoid mater.
E. arachnoid mater.
The prefix that means self is: A. para- B. sub- C. anti- D. trans- E. auto-
E. auto-
An invasive procedure in which a radiopaque dye is injected into the blood vessels of the neck and brain to detect blood vessels that are partially or completely blocked, aneurysms, or AV malformations is a: A. electroencephalography. B. CT. C. myelography. D. PET. E. cerebral angiography.
E. cerebral angiography.
The abbreviation CSF stands for: A. cerebullum spinous fluid. B. central spinal fluid. C. cystic spinal fluid. D. cerebrospinoformins. E. cerebrospinal fluid.
E. cerebrospinal fluid.
