Chapter 9 Quiz

Question 1

T/F: Anencephalus is a Severe malformation in which there is absence of the cranial vault.

Answer 1

true

Question 2

T/F: Inflammation of the brain is a condition known as Microcephaly

Answer 2

false

Question 3

T/F: Internal hydrocephaly is Hydrocephalus in only the ventricles.

Answer 3

true

Question 4

T/F: Cerebrovascular accident is an impairment of the cerebral circulation.

Answer 4

true

Question 5

T/F: Microcephaly is characterized by an exceedingly small head.

Answer 5

true

Question 6

T/F: External hydrocephaly is also known as communicating hydrocephalus.

Answer 6

true

Question 7

T/F: A protrusion of the cord through the meninges is defined as a Myelomeningocele .

Answer 7

false

Question 8

T/F: Epidural abscess is a collection of pus between the skull and the underlying dura mater.

Answer 8

true

Question 9

T/F: Cerebrovascular accident is commonly referred to as a heart attack .

Answer 9

false

Question 10

T/F: Meningitis is an Inflammation of the hippomeninges.

Answer 10

false

Question 11

T/F: A Hemorrhage is defined as an escape of blood from the vessels into the cranial vault.

Answer 11

true

Question 12

T/F: Most common head injury is a cerebrovascular accident

Answer 12

false

Question 13

T/F: Common complication of an empyema is Osteomyelitis .

Answer 13

true

Question 14

T/F: Bruises on the surface of the brain is known as a concussion

Answer 14

false

Question 15

T/F: Astrocytoma is a benign form of glioma.

Answer 15

true

Question 16

T/F: Meninges and spinal cord herniate through a spinal defect called a Myelomeningocele

Answer 16

true

Question 17

T/F: Meningocele is a protrusion of the meninges through a spinal defect

Answer 17

true

Question 18

T/F: Empyema is most commonly caused by spread of infection from the stomach.

Answer 18

false

Question 19

What term denotes a rapid shift of the brain within the cranium and striking the adjacent wall resulting in unconsciousness?

Answer 19

concussion

Question 20

A viral inflammation of the meninges is called

Answer 20

meningitis