Overview of Brain and Epilepsy Multiple Choice Quiz

Question 0

Which of the following are components of the Brain? Select all that apply.

Spinal Cord
Cerebrum
Cerebellum
Brains Stem

Answer 0

Cerebrum
Brain Stem
Cerebellum

Question 1

The _______ is the Source of epilepsy.

Brain Stem
Cerebellum
Brain
Spinal Cord

Answer 1

Brain

Question 2

Which of the following is composed of gray matter and white matter?

Cerebellum
Brain Stem
Cerebrum
Spinal Cord

Answer 2

Cerebrum

Question 3

Which component of the brain is responsible for passing messages back and forth between the brain and other parts of the body?

Cerebrum
Brain Stem
Cerebellum
Spinal Cord

Answer 3

Brain Stem

Question 4

Which component of the brain regulates the level of consciousness?

Cerebrum
Thalamus
Cerebellum
Hypothalamus

Answer 4

Thalamus

Question 5

What is another term for gray matter?

Cerebrum
Cerebellum
Hypothalamus
Cerebral Cortex

Answer 5

Cerebral Cortex

Question 6

The gray matter is the outside portion of the cerebrum and provides functions associated with ________.

Dream Sleep
Daydreaming
Conscious thought
Unconscious thought

Answer 6

Conscious Thought

Question 7

Which of the following are lobes of each cerebral hemisphere? Select all that apply

Frontal
Parietal
Occipital
Temporal

Answer 7

Frontal
Parietal
Occipital
Temporal

Question 8

Which type of cells make up the brain?

Neurons
Photons
Neutrons
Electrons

Answer 8

Neurons

Question 9

Neurons send ______ to and from one another through nerve fibers, which connect various parts of the brain, spinal cord, muscles, and glands.

Data
Information
Physical signals
Electrical signals

Answer 9

Electrical Signals

Question 10

Which of the following are parts of a neuron? Select all that apply.

Axon
Synapse
Dendrite
Cell Body

Answer 10

Axon
Dendrite
Cell Body

Question 11

Which of the following are the chemical messengers of the brain?

Neurotransmitters
Signal Transmitters
Electrical Transmitters
Cerebral Transmitters

Answer 11

Neurotransmitters

Question 12

Which of the following play a key role in disease of the nervous system?

Neurotransmitters
Signal Transmitters
Electrotransmitters
Cerebral Transmitters

Answer 12

Neurotransmitters

Question 13

According to one theory, epilepsy is caused by a(n) ________ between excitatory and inhibitory neurotransmitters.

Conflict
Balance
Imbalance
Disconnect

Answer 13

Imbalance

Question 14

Which of the following terms describes “an atom or group of atoms that carries a positive or negative electrical charge”?

Ion
Cell
Nerve
Channel

Answer 14

Ion

Question 15

Epilepsy is a complex _______ conditon that produces seizures, which impact many mental and physical functions, such as consciousness, movements, and actions.

Mental
Medical
Psychiatric
Psychological

Answer 15

Medical

Question 16

A person is considered to have epilepsy if the person has ______ or more seizures.

One
Two
Three
Four

Answer 16

Two

Question 17

Which of the following describes the type of seizure that lead to a diagnosis of epilepsy?

Excitable
Provoked
Unprovoked
Unanticipated

Answer 17

Unprovoked

Question 18

Seizures are a result of the neurons in the brain _______.

Dying
Dissolving
Being deformed
Firing abnormally

Answer 18

Firing abnormally

Question 19

Which of the following statements about seizures and epilepsy is accurate?

Seizures are only associated with epilepsy
A seizure is always a symptom of epilepsy
Seizures are associated with many disorders
A Seizure and epilepsy are the same condition

Answer 19

Seizures are associated with many disorders

Question 20

Estimates are that epilepsy affects between _______ million Americans.

1. 2 and 1.8
2. 8 and 2.2
3. 2 and 2.8
4. 2 and 3.8

Answer 20

2.2 and 2.8

Question 21

It is estimated that there are _____ new cases of epilepsy in the U.S. annually.

100,000 - 125,000
125,000 - 150,000
150,000 - 200,000
200,000 - 225,000

Answer 21

150,000 - 200,000

Question 22

_______ are the fastest growing newly diagnosed population in the U.S.

Adults age 18 to 34
Adults age 35 to 55
Adults over 65
Children under age 6

Answer 22

Adults over age 65

Question 23

Which term describes the total number of existing cases in a specific population at a stated point in time?

Estimate
Projection
Incidence
Prevalence

Answer 23

Prevalence

Question 24

Individuals in which of the following populations are at higher risk of developing epilepsy? Select all that apply. Stroke patients Heart attack patients Children with mental retardation People with one unprovoked seizure

Answer 24

Stroke patients Children with mental retardation People with one unprovoked seizure

Question 25

A key factor determine the origin of the seizure is its ______ in the brain. Effects Timing Location Intensity

Answer 25

Location

Question 26

Which of the following are the two basic types of seizures? Partial and focal Partial and generalized Simple partial and complex partial Focal and secondary generalized

Answer 26

Partial and generalized

Question 27

A simple partial seizure is one in which the individual maintains ______. Clear consciousness Control of sensations Partial consciousness Control of movement

Answer 27

Clear consciousness

Question 28

A complex partial seizure is one in which the individual becomes _____. Sleepy Agitated Confused Talkative

Answer 28

Confused

Question 29

Automatisms are _____ activities, such as fumbling or lip smacking. Focused Deliberate Purposeful PUrposeless

Answer 29

Purposeless

Question 30

Generalized seizures originate in deep structures of the brain and travel to the cortical surface, where they manifest relatively simultaneously in ______. Cerebral cortex Both hemispheres Frontal and temporal lobes Parietal and Occipital lobes

Answer 30

Both hemispheres

Question 31

Which of the following are types of generalized seizures? Select all that apply. Tonic Absence Myoclonic Tonic-clonic

Answer 31

Tonic Absence Myoclonic Tonic-clonic

Question 32

A major recent advance is recognition of ______ that cover a group of symptoms and provide more robust criteria for diagnosis, prognosis, and management. Focal epilepsies Seizure clusters Epilepsy syndromes Frontal lobe epilepsy

Answer 32

Epilepsy syndromes

Question 33

Status epilepticus is a(n) ______ characterized by frequent and/or prolonged epileptic seizures. select all that apply. Life-threatening condition Epilepsy syndrome Medical emergency Disorder of childhood

Answer 33

Medical Emergency

Question 34

No cause for seizures can be found in about ______ of people with epilepsy. 50% 60% 70% 80%

Answer 34

70%

Question 35

Seizures that are not controlled by medication are called _______. Select all that apply. Petit mal Intractable Refractory Generalized

Answer 35

Inctractable | Refractory

Question 36

When a seizure can be linked to identifiable disease or brain abnormalities, the seizure is called _______. Idiopathic Classifiable Cryptogenic Symptomatic

Answer 36

Symptomatic

Question 37

When no cause can be found for the seizure or when the cause is hidden, the seizure is called _______. Idiopathic Cryptogenic Symptomatic Unidentifiable

Answer 37

Cryptogenic

Question 38

When the cause of the seizure is unknown or when a genetic cause is suspected, the seizure is called ______. Idiopathic Cryptogenic Symptomatic Unidentifiable

Answer 38

Idiopathic

Question 39

Which of the following are potential causes of epilepsy? Select all that apply. Stroke Infections Head trauma Brain malformations

Answer 39

Stroke Infections Head trauma Brain malformations

Question 40

Seizures that are an immediate result of metabolic stimuli or medication are not epilepsy; the seizure in epilepsy are _______. Electrical Synchronous Unprovoked Symptomatic

Answer 40

Unprovoked

Question 41

Partial (focal) seizures can be caused by _______. Select all that apply. Stroke Brain injury Head trauma Brain malformation

Answer 41

Stroke Brain injury Head trauma Brain malformation

Question 42

Generalized seizures can be cause by ______. Select all that apply. Low oxygen Low blood sugar Medication overdose Medication withdrawal

Answer 42

Low oxygen Low blood sugar Medication overdose Medication withdrawal

Question 43

Which of the following is considered the most important tool in diagnosing epilepsy? Blood analysis Medical history Electroencephalogram (EEG) Computer tomography (CT) scan

Answer 43

Medical history

Question 44

Which of the following are common comorbidities among people with epilepsy? Select all that apply. Anxiety Vertigo Psychosis Depression

Answer 44

Anxiety Psychosis Depression

Question 45

What are the goals of all epilepsy treatment? Select all that apply. To cure epilepsy To avoid side effects To prevent further seizures to eliminate the social stigma

Answer 45

To avoid side effects | To prevent further seizures

Question 46

The prognosis for people with epilepsy that has a known cause is _____ compared to cases in which the cause is unknown. Better Worse Much better Much worse

Answer 46

Worse

Question 47

Which of the following are first-aid rules for epilepsy? Select all that apply. Give the person CPR Time the Seizure with your watch Don't hold the person down or try to stop his movement Loosen anything around the neck that may make breathing difficult

Answer 47

Time the Seizure with your watch Don't hold the person down or try to stop his movement Loosen anything around the neck that may make breathing difficult

Question 48

Epilepsy _______ the ability to become pregnant. Limits May limit Does not limit Effects of epilepsy on pregnancy is unkown

Answer 48

Does not limit

Question 49

Compared to the general population, the risk of developing epilepsy for children with a mother or father with epilepsy is _______. Higher The same Slightly higher Significantly higher

Answer 49

Slightly higher

Question 50

Which of the following are factors that lead to the development of epilepsy in the elderly? Select all that apply. Tumor Driving Dementia Cerebrovascular disease

Answer 50

Tumor Dementia Cerebrovascular disease

Question 51

Which of the following are specific concerns about teenagers with epilepsy? Select all that apply. Major stresses Sleep deprivation Risk of pregnancy Adherence to medication

Answer 51

Major stresses Sleep deprivation Risk of pregnancy Adherence to medication

Question 52

A report from the Institute of Medicine on adults with epilepsy showed that as the number of seizures increased, the _______ decreased. Quality of life Attention from family Adherence to medication Side effects from medication

Answer 52

Quality of life