Chapter 41 Neurological System

Chapter 41  Neurological System

Complete Chapter Questions And Answers
 

Sample Questions

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. Sympathetic and parasympathetic nerves are part of which human nervous system?
a.
autonomic
c.
peripheral
b.
central
d.
subnervous

ANS: A
The autonomic nervous system comprises the sympathetic and parasympathetic nerves.

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2. The chemical substance that excites, inhibits, or modifies the response of another neuron is an example of:
a.
cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)
c.
a neurotransmitter
b.
myelin
d.
white matter

ANS: C
A neurotransmitter is a chemical substance that excites, inhibits, or modifies the response of another neuron.

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3. The high content of which substance in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) can differentiate it from other body fluids?
a.
glucose
c.
salts
b.
protein
d.
urea

ANS: A
CSF has a high content of glucose. When drainage is suspected to be CSF, it is checked for the presence of glucose.

PTS: 1 DIF: Application REF: White (2010)

4. Which portion of the peripheral nervous system, activated by stress, prepares the body for the fight-or-flight response?
a.
cerebral nervous system
c.
somatic nervous system
b.
parasympathetic nervous system
d.
sympathetic nervous system

ANS: D
The sympathetic nervous system is activated by stress and prepares the body for the fight-or-flight response.

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5. When assessing a client’s cerebral function, the nurse would evaluate level of consciousness, intellectual function, and which of the following?
a.
status of reflexes
c.
body language
b.
quality of voice
d.
pupil reaction

ANS: D
Assessment of cerebral function includes the client’s level of consciousness (responsiveness and orientation), mental status (e.g., mood, behavior, facial expressions), intellectual function (e.g., concentration and recall), emotional status (affect), pupillary reaction (size and equality), and oral and written communication.

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