Cerebral tracts that carry information from the cerebrum to the lower parts of the central nervous system are known as:
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In comparison to other G-protein coupled second messenger signaling pathways (like metabotropic neurotransmitter receptors) the situation in photopigment transduction is different because:
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Satellite cells and Schwann cells are associated with the:
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The sciatic nerve, the longest nerve in the human body, is derived from which plexus?
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A 14-year-old boy is brought to the pediatrician by his mother because of a 1-hour episode of intermittent jerking movements that began around the time he woke up this morning. He describes the movement as jerky, affecting both upper extremities and upper body, and arrhythmic. During the episode, the patient did not lose consciousness. The patient admits to sleeping approximately 4 hours per night due to upcoming final examinations. Physical examination is completely normal. Which of the following is the best initial treatment for this patient’s symptoms?
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Which intervention would the RN delegate to the experienced UAP when working with a pt who had a stroke?
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Which structure secretes the intraocular fluid of the eye?
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The substance that is released at axonal endings to propagate a nervous impulse is called:
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What mechanism helps keep the neuron membrane at its resting potential?
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Which event prompts the auditory system to interpret a sound as loud?
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The layer of the meninges that is most vulnerable to infection and inflammation is the:
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Which of the following are appropriate nursing interventions for the patient with myxedema coma? ( SELECT ONE THAT APPLY
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What part of the brain sorts incoming information, such as touch signals from your hand, into categories before relaying it to the cerebral cortex?
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Post-kidney transplant, a client asks what happens when the body realizes the kidney isn’t his. Best response?
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What are the manifestations of a ruptured cerebral aneurysm?
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Admission VS: BP 128/68, pulse 110, RR 26. Most concerning VS 1 hr later?
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The nurse plans care for a client with ICP receiving 3% NaCl. What should be monitored?
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The nurse admits a patient to the emergency department with new onset of slurred speech an right-sided weakness. What is the priority nursing action?
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The connective tissue layer that surrounds bundles of nerve fibers within a nerve is known as the:
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Subdural hematoma post-MVA. VS change indicating ICP increase?
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Question 21 of 72
A foot fetish of a sexual nature might be explained by which of the following:
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Which pathology may result in acute kidney injury (AKI) from a prerenal etiology?
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An appropriate outcome for expressive aphasia is?
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A female client with metastatic breast cancer is admitted with shortness of breath and pleural effusion. The client has a living will and the family is requesting hospice information. Which information should the nurse provide regarding hospice?
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Identify the three basic parts of a neuron:
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Question 26 of 72
Position sense, or more commonly proprioceptive sensation, involves muscle spindles and which of the following?
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Question 27 of 72
Within the primary somatosensory cortex, the various parts of the contralateral body surface are represented in areas of varying size that reflect which of the following?
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Question 28 of 72
The ventral root of the spinal cord contains _____ fibers and the dorsal root of the spinal cord contains _____ fibers:
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Question 29 of 72
Which of the following is a response of the parasympathetic nervous system?
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Question 30 of 72
A patient will attempt oral feedings for the first time after having a stroke. The nurse should assess the gag reflex and then
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The nurse asks a patient with chest pain if it travels to the neck or shoulders. In relation to pain assessment, what is this question asking?
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Question 32 of 72
Which type of papillae is located in the folds along the lateral surfaces of the tongue?
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Question 33 of 72
Which of the following statements regarding the brain is true?
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Which molecules combine to form rhodopsin?
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Question 35 of 72
A client who had a cast yesterday to the lower left arm comes to the clinic complaining of pain in the cast arm. Which assessment finding is most important for the nurse to identify?
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A 29-year-old female lawyer presents with sharp, shock-like stabbing pain in her right jaw. She has experienced this pain for the past week, and occur approximately 15 times a day, with each episode lasting a few seconds. She notices that at times brushing her teeth, or smiling can trigger her pain. She has tried acetaminophen and ibuprofen, but these have not provided any relief. She has not experienced these symptoms before, but recalls a period of transient right arm weakness lasting a few days approximately 8 months ago, that she assumed was related to a 'pinched nerve.' She reports to experience stress due to an upcoming case that can benefit her career. On physical exam, touching the right maxillary region reproduces the pain. There are no focal neurological deficits. What is the most appropriate initial treatment?
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Question 37 of 72
Which event occurs in photoreceptors during phototransduction in response to light?
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The charge nurse observes a novice nurse with a post-craniotomy client (hemorrhagic stroke). Which action requires intervention?
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The limbic association area, involved in emotional responses and memory formation, is found in the:
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The parasympathetic chain ganglia are located:
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The cerebral cortex covers the:
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The nurse caring for a severely head-injured comatose client observes which signs indicating late stages of intracranial HTN?
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Patients who are not able to meet their nutritional needs orally should be started on enteral nutrition within what time frame?
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The nodes of Ranvier are found on:
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The signal that crosses a synapse is stopped when
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Question 46 of 72
A client with a medical diagnosis of a ruptured cerebral aneurysm exhibits these symptoms no eye opening, no sound vocalized, and flexion to pain (decorticate posturing). When calculating the Glasgow Coma Scale score, Which value should the nurse document for this client?
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Question 47 of 72
The two main divisions of the central nervous system are:
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Question 48 of 72
A 44-year-old female presents with weakness. Her weakness becomes apparent when she picks up her youngest daughter, or when placing her nonperishable foods in the top shelf of her kitchen. She also reports difficulty when getting up from a chair. These symptoms began a few months ago, and have since worsened. On physical exam, there is an erythematous eruption on her eyelids, and erythematous papules on the dorsal aspect of her hands. Neurological examination is significant for symmetric muscle weakness of her shoulders and hips. Which of the following is most likely the diagnosis?
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Question 49 of 72
Which system conveys information concerning highly localized touch sensation and body position (proprioceptive) sensation?
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Question 50 of 72
What is the function of the myelin sheath in nerve fibers?
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A difference between rods and cones is:
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A patient will attempt oral feedings for the first time after having a stroke. After assessing the gag reflex, what action should the nurse take?
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Question 53 of 72
Which of the following cranial nerves is NOT a sensory nerve?
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Question 54 of 72
A 66-year-old man presents with fluctuating cognitive dysfunction. He is accompanied by his wife, and she reports that at times, he seems almost normal, while at other times, he is very confused and disoriented. She also reports that he has gotten lost numerous times when driving home, and he has told her that he has seen 'little children' running through their living room from time to time. Physical examination is significant for a hypophonic voice, bradykinesia and limb rigidity. Which of the following is the mechanism of action of the appropriate medication used to treat this patient’s condition?
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Question 55 of 72
A young adult is burned when wearing a shirt that was splashed with lighter fluid and caught. The shirt immediately without unbuttoning. What should the nurse implement first?
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Question 56 of 72
The spinal cord terminates around the level of:
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Question 57 of 72
Post-concussion, which finding prompts a physician call?
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Question 58 of 72
Nervous system effector cells
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Question 59 of 72
Achieve maximum mobility and independence for a client with multiple sclerosis (MS). Which intervention is most important for the nurse to implement?
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Question 60 of 72
What are the first cells in the auditory system to fire action potential?
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Question 61 of 72
Which of the following is an example of a negative feedback loop related to the autonomic nervous system?
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Question 62 of 72
Damage to the sixth cranial nerve will produce which deficit in eye movement?
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Question 63 of 72
A patient with a head injury has an intracranial pressure (ICP) of 18 mmHg and the blood pressure is 134/80 mmHg. What is the cerebral perfusion pressure (CPP)?
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Question 64 of 72
The small gap between the presynaptic and postsynaptic neurons is known as the:
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Question 65 of 72
Places on the cerebral cortex where integration occurs are:
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Question 66 of 72
Which one of the following is the correct sequence of nerves that exit the spinal cord, going from superior to inferior:
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Question 67 of 72
The glossopharyngeal nerve (IX) is involved in:
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Question 68 of 72
A 15-year-old girl with epilepsy visits a physician for testing. The physician uses electroencephalography to study her brain waves during various activities. Which of the following is most likely to stimulate the greatest increase in brain activity in this girl?
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Question 69 of 72
Which nursing intervention would be included in the plan of care for a patient who is admitted with stroke and is complaining about having liquid stools?
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Question 70 of 72
Which of these cells are not a type of neuroglia found in the CNS:
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Question 71 of 72
Upper Motor Neurons (UMNs) are located in the:
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Question 72 of 72
Which of the following statements about Parkinson's disease is true?
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