Nervous System

Question 0

The name of the clear fluid that surrounds and protects the brain and spinal cord is

Answer 0

Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)

Question 1

The function of the _____ is to control the body and interpret sensory information.

Answer 1

Brain

Question 2

The common name for cerebrovascular accident is

Answer 2

Stroke

Question 3

Then process of knowing, understanding and interpreting is

Answer 3

Cognition

Question 4

The cranial nerves provide

Answer 4

Motor and sensory function

Question 5

A condition of progressive confusion is

Answer 5

Dementia

Question 6

A ______ is caused by the brain being shakes within the cranium

Answer 6

Concussion

Question 7

A halo vest is used to

Answer 7

Stabilize the neck

Question 9

Swelling caused by bleeding in the tissues or an organ is

Answer 9

Hematoma

Question 10

A diagnostic test that takes pictures of the brain and spinal cord

Answer 10

MRI

Question 11

The membranes lying outside the brain and beneath the skull

Answer 11

Meninges

Question 12

A neoplasm is a

Answer 12

Tumor

Question 13

The condition of being able to understand ones environment is

Answer 13

Orientation

Question 14

Drooping of the eyelids is called

Answer 14

Ptosis

Question 15

A condition of uncontrolled and abnormal electrical activity is

Answer 15

Seizure

Question 16

The space beneath the arachnoid is

Answer 16

Sub - arachnoid space

Question 17

Gastric , jejunostomy and nasogastric are types of

Answer 17

Tubes

Question 18

Which is not an area of the brain?
A) cerebrum
B) brainstem
C) spinal cord 
D) cerebellum

Answer 18

Spinal cord

Question 19

Which lobe is primarily responsible for analyzing sensory information?

Answer 19

Parietal lobe

Question 20

Which lobe is primarily responsible for interpreting visual information?

Answer 20

Occipital lobe

Question 21

Which lobe processes information that is heard?

Answer 21

Temporal lobe

Question 22

Damage to the medulla may result in

Answer 22

Death

Question 23

Which nerve regulates the sense of smell?

Answer 23

Olfactory

Question 24

Which nerve regulates the respiratory, cardiac and circulatory reflexes?

Answer 24

Vagus

Question 25

Which nerve sensed pain, touch, heat, and cold to the skin?

Answer 25

Trigeminal

Question 26

Blunt trauma to the head may result in

Answer 26

intracranial hemorrhage

Question 27

Which is not a symptom of a tumor? 
A) headache 
B) changes in level of consciousness 
C) forgetfulness 
D) seizures

Answer 27

C) forgetfulness

Question 28

Which is not a possible side effect of radiation therapy? 
A) burns
B) nausea 
C) vomiting
D) diarrhea

Answer 28

A) burns

Question 29

Prolonged and profound loss of consciousness is called a

Answer 29

Coma

Question 30

_______ are a predictable clue that a seizure is about to begin.

Answer 30

Auras

Question 31

What is the best action if a patient has a grand mal seizure?

Answer 31

Notify the RN

Question 32

______ should be taken immediately after the seizure stops.

Answer 32

Vital signs

Question 33

The cause of Multiple sclerosis is

Answer 33

Unknown

Question 34

Parkinson’s disease behind with

Answer 34

Fine motor tremors

Question 35

Almost all patients with Karsakoffs syndrome have a history of

Answer 35

Alcohol abuse

Question 36

Most strokes are caused by

Answer 36

Ischemia

Question 37

Analgesics are

Answer 37

Pain medications

Question 38

Narcotics are a type of

Answer 38

Analgesic

Question 39

Trauma to the eye may result in

Answer 39

Retinopathy

Question 40

An electroencephalogram records electrical activity of the

Answer 40

Brain