Exam 1 Flashcards
what is the largest part of the human brain?
cerebellum
The cerebellum is comprised of how many hemispheres?
2, the left and right hemispheres
How many lobes make up each hemisphere?
four lobes per hemisphere
Damage to which region of the brain may be recognized by changes in mood and character?
frontal lobe
Which lobe controls voluntary body movement?
frontal
Touch, pain, pressure, taste, temperature, perception of body position, and visceral sensations are all managed by this lobe of the brain?
parietal lobes
Which hemisphere is associated with language interpretation?
left hemisphere
Which portion of the temporal lobes is primarily focused on auditory functions?
which area for short-term memory?
upper anterior is auditory
lower region for short-term memory
What is the primary function of the occipital lobe?
visual reception and interpretation
Which region of the brain integrates all sensory input EXCEPT smell?
thalamus
Why does the thalamus temporarily block minor sensations?
this allows us to concentrate on one important event at a time
Which functions are regulated by the hypothalamus?
appetite, temperature, and thirst
blood pressure, circadian rhythm (sleep/wake cycle)
Which portion of the brain can be associated with sleep and dreaming?
pons
For a person to be deemed as “brain dead,” tests will likely be done concerning the function of which brain region?
medulla
The medulla helps to regulate various functions such as:
HR, BP, respiration
What is priority action the nurse should take for a client who was just admitted and is experiencing a psychiatric emergency?
providing safety
What type of statements from a nurse would indicate usage of therapeutic communication?
open-ended questions, “what could…”
What is a client with thoughts of harm at a high risk for developing?
suicidal ideation
Which ethical principle is represented by the nurse treating all clients the same regardless of their situation?
justice
What are some of the functions that serotonin is responsible for?
modulates emotional state and is associated with anxiety
What statement would be an example of assertive communication?
“I need to talk”
What components should be included in restraint documentation?
- fluids offered
- discontinuation time
-application time
-alternative actions
-skin assessment
What should be the last resort for a client who is having a crisis ( violence, kicking, throwing, etc.)?
restraints/seclusion
Why is attending group therapy beneficial?
it provides socialization
Decreased levels of this neurotransmitter is associated with Parkinson’s disease?
dopamine
What may happen to serotonin in those with bipolar?
fluctuating serotonin levels
What type of drugs work by adjusting the levels of neurotransmitters?
psychotropic
Which region of the brain is primarily responsible for anxiety and panic, and houses centers for fear?
amygdala
What statement by the nurse would indicate understanding of the function of the medulla?
“it regulates HR, BP, and RR, and also is responsible for sneezing, coughing, swallowing, and vomiting”
Which neurotransmitter regulates memory?
acetylcholine
Patients with which condition may be given medications to preserve acetylcholine?
Alzheimer’s
which neurotransmitters is responsible for euphoric sensations and pleasure, and decreased levels are associated with Parkinson’s?
dopamine
