Deck 15: Nervous System Diseases and Disorders

Question 1

The parasympathetic system is responsible for the "fight or flight" response.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

Encephalitis is caused by bacteria and viruses.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Poliomyelitis is spread by oropharyngeal secretions and infected feces.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

The function of the meninges is protection and support.

Question 5

A spinal tap is a diagnostic test done to diagnose meningitis.

Question 6

Tetanus is caused by Clostridium difficile.

Question 7

The rabies virus moves slowly to the spinal cord and brain.

Question 8

The prognosis in encephalitis is always poor.

Question 9

The most important laboratory test used in neurological examinations is the analysis of the cerebrospinal fluid.

Question 10

The two divisions of the peripheral nervous system are the parasympathetic and sympathetic systems.

Question 11

Prevention of rabies begins with vaccination of family pets.

Question 12

Shingles is caused by herpes simplex.

Question 13

Poliomyelitis is a bacterial infection affecting the brain and spinal cord.

Question 14

Encephalitis is the inflammation of the coverings of the brain and spinal cord.

Question 15

Diagnosis of poliomyelitis is confirmed by culturing the virus from the throat,feces,and spinal fluid.

Question 16

Shingles tends to flare up or become active during periods of stress or immunosuppression.

Question 17

The first symptom of tetanus is lockjaw.

Question 18

Encephalitis is the inflammation of the brain tissue.

Question 19

Immunization programs since 1960 have virtually eliminated poliomyelitis in the United States.

Question 20

Rabies is curable.

Question 21

Epilepsy is preventable.

Question 22

Which of the following is (are)a layer of the meninges?

A) the dura mater
B) the arachnoid
C) the pia mater
D) all of the above

Question 23

Transient ischemic attacks (TIAs)are "mini strokes."

Question 24

The wearing away of the disk between the vertebrae has no effect on the other vertebrae.

Question 25

Common signs and symptoms of the nervous system include all of the following EXCEPT:

A) the ability to move all body parts.
B) paralysis.
C) seizures or convulsions.
D) the inability to move any part of the body.

Question 26

There is a vaccine to help prevent shingles.

Question 27

Microorganisms that may cause meningitis include all of the following EXCEPT:

A) viruses.
B) fungi.
C) Proteus.
D) bacteria.

Question 28

The best preventive measure for transient ischemic attacks (TIAs)is not to smoke.

Question 29

The most effective prevention for poliomyelitis is good handwashing.

Question 30

Symptoms of poliomyelitis include:

A) neck stiffness.
B) nausea and vomiting.
C) muscle weakness.
D) all of the above.

Question 31

Symptoms of rabies include:

A) fever.
B) paralysis.
C) convulsions.
D) all of the above.

Question 32

Transient ischemic attacks (TIAs)may be due to arteries narrowing by arteriosclerosis.

Question 33

Encephalitis may be spread by:

A) mosquitoes.
B) bees.
C) wood ticks.
D) houseflies.

Question 34

Shingles is characterized by an itching,painful red rash and small vesicles that follow a sensory nerve.

Question 35

The parts of the brain include:

A) the cerebrum.
B) the cerebellum.
C) the brainstem.
D) all of the above.

Question 36

Symptoms of meningitis include:

A) sudden onset of high fever.
B) nuchal rigidity.
C) severe headache.
D) all of the above.

Question 37

Rabies is transmitted to humans through the bite of all of the following EXCEPT:

A) skunks.
B) raccoons.
C) possum.
D) all of the above

Question 38

Headaches,also known as cephalalgia,are usually a symptom of another disease.

Question 39

Prevention of encephalitis is related to avoiding transmission of the disease by mosquitoes.

Question 40

Symptoms of encephalitis include:

A) a headache.
B) an elevated temperature.
C) a stiff neck and back.
D) all of the above.

Question 41

Common types of headaches include:

A) tension.
B) cluster.
C) migraine.
D) all of the above.

Question 42

Causes of epilepsy include:

A) brain tumors.
B) a neurological disease.
C) scar tissue in the brain due to trauma or stroke.
D) all of the above.

Question 43

Diagnosis of head trauma dementia includes:

A) cranial X-rays.
B) an MRI.
C) a CAT scan.
D) all of the above.

Question 44

Diagnosis of a headache is made by which of these tests?

A) EEG
B) MRI
C) CAT
D) all of the above

Question 45

Symptoms of Bell's palsy include:

A) drooling of saliva.
B) inability to close the affected eye.
C) drooping weakness of the eyes and mouth.
D) all of the above.

Question 46

Symptoms of vascular dementia include:

A) change in memory.
B) change in personality.
C) irritability.
D) all of the above.

Question 47

Disorders that typically have headaches as a symptom include:

A) anemia.
B) PMS.
C) hypertension.
D) all of the above

Question 48

Treatment for Bell's palsy includes:

A) antibiotics.
B) analgesics.
C) antihypertensives.
D) antacids.

Question 49

Common symptoms of degenerative disk disease include:

A) normal activity.
B) radiating pain down one or both legs.
C) headache.
D) slurred speech.

Question 50

Treatment for degenerative disk disease includes:

A) analgesics.
B) anti-inflammatory medications.
C) surgery.
D) all of the above.

Question 51

Bell's palsy is unilateral paralysis of the face caused by paralysis of the _____ facial nerve.

A) fifth
B) sixth
C) seventh
D) eighth

Question 52

Symptoms of transient ischemic attacks (TIAs)include:

A) weakness of arm or leg,or both.
B) slurred speech.
C) mild loss of consciousness.
D) all of the above.

Question 53

Pain experienced with a headache may be described as all of the following EXCEPT:

A) throbbing.
B) constant.
C) fuzzy.
D) intermittent.

Question 54

Commonly abused substances in substance-induced dementia include:

A) alcohol.
B) paint fumes.
C) cocaine.
D) all of the above.

Question 55

Functional disorders of the nervous system include all of the following EXCEPT:

A) meningitis.
B) Bell's palsy.
C) epilepsy.
D) degenerative disk disease.

Question 56

Shingles occurs in:

A) adults.
B) children.
C) infants.
D) none of the above.

Question 57

Symptoms of shingles may last:

A) 10 days to several weeks.
B) 14 to 30 days.
C) 5 days to 2 weeks.
D) 7 to 21 days.

Question 58

Diagnosis of degenerative disk disease includes all of the following EXCEPT:

A) a myelogram.
B) an MRI.
C) a CBC.
D) an X-ray.

Question 59

Treatment for headaches includes all of the following EXCEPT:

A) warm baths.
B) cool baths.
C) muscle relaxants.
D) rest in a quiet,dark room.

Question 60

Diagnosis of shingles is confirmed by:

A) a CAT scan.
B) a viral culture.
C) a spinal tap.
D) an electroencephalogram.