Deck 5: Nervous System

Question 1

The correct definition of cerebrovascular accident is:

A)a form of chronic, progressive dementia caused by atrophy of brain tissue.
B)damage to or death of brain tissue caused by interruption of blood supply due to a clot or vessel rupture.
C)a form of facial paralysis affecting one or both sides of the face, which is usually temporary.
D)temporary stroke-like symptoms caused by a brief interruption of blood supply to a part of the brain.

Answer 1

damage to or death of brain tissue caused by interruption of blood supply due to a clot or vessel rupture.

Question 2

Which of the following terms means traumatic bruising, crushing, or tearing of the spinal cord?

A)spinal stenosis
B)subdural hematoma
C)spinal cord injury
D)transient ischemic attack

Answer 2

spinal cord injury

Question 3

The correct definition of transient ischemic attack is:

A)temporary stroke-like symptoms caused by a brief interruption of blood supply to a part of the brain.
B)damage to or death of brain tissue caused by interruption of blood supply due to a clot or vessel rupture; also known as stroke, apoplexy, or brain attack.
C)occurrence of painful herpetic vesicles, usually on the trunk of the body along a peripheral nerve, caused by the herpes zoster virus.
D)inflammation of the spinal cord by a virus, which may result in spinal and muscle deformity and paralysis.

Answer 3

temporary stroke-like symptoms caused by a brief interruption of blood supply to a part of the brain.

Question 4

Which of the following terms is a progressive, degenerative disorder that results in tremors, gait changes, and occassionally dementia?

A)palsy
B)spina bifida
C)Parkinson disease
D)shingles

Question 5

The term dysphasia means:

A)painful or difficult speech.
B)painful or difficult swallowing.
C)absence of speech.
D)absence of swallowing.

Question 6

Which of the following terms means study of the brain and spinal cord using radiology and computer analysis?

A)computed tomography
B)electrocerebrogram
C)electromyelography
D)magnetic resonance imaging

Question 7

Which of the following terms means incomplete closure of the spinal canal, which may result in protrusion of the spinal cord and meninges at birth and may cause paralysis?

A)spina bifida
B)epilepsy
C)shingles
D)Huntington chorea

Question 8

Which of the following terms means gluelike tumor?

A)encephaloma
B)neuroma
C)glioma
D)meningioma

Question 9

Which of the following abbreviations is NOT matched with the correct definition?

A)MRI: magnetic resonance imaging
B)MS: muscle spasms
C)PNS: peripheral nervous system
D)CT: computed tomography

Question 10

Which of the following terms means seizure of sleep or stupor?

A)narcolepsy
B)tonic
C)glial
D)neuralgia

Question 11

All of the following abbreviations indicate diagnostic procedures EXCEPT:

A)CT.
B)EEG.
C)EMG.
D)PNS.

Question 12

Which of the following terms means a form of chronic, progressive dementia caused by atrophy of brain tissue?

A)spina bifida
B)Bell's palsy
C)Alzheimer's disease
D)shingles

Question 13

The correct definition of epilepsy is:

A)brain disorder characterized by recurrent seizures.
B)a form of chronic, progressive dementia caused by atrophy of brain tissue.
C)hereditary nervous disorder that leads to bizarre, involuntary movements and dementia.
D)temporary stroke-like symptoms caused by a brief interruption of blood supply to a part of the brain.

Question 14

Which of the following abbreviations is NOT matched with the correct definition?

A)CVA: cerebrovascular accident
B)EEG: electroencephalography
C)EMG: electromyogram
D)LP: leg pain

Question 15

The correct definition of sciatica is:

A)a form of facial paralysis, usually temporary, affecting one or both sides of the face.
B)severe pain that radiates along the path of the sciatic nerve from the lower back.
C)occurrence of painful herpetic vesicles, usually on the trunk of the body along a peripheral nerve, caused by the herpes zoster virus.
D)inflammation of the spinal cord by a virus, which may result in spinal and muscle deformity and paralysis.

Question 16

Which of the following abbreviations is NOT matched with the correct definition?

A)ALS: amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
B)CNS: central nervous system
C)CSF: central spinal fusion
D)CT: computed tomography

Question 17

Which of the following terms means a form of facial paralysis, usually temporary, affecting one or both sides of the face?

A)Huntington's disease
B)Bell's palsy
C)shingles
D)sciatica

Question 18

Which of the following terms means brain tumor, or tumor of a ganglion?

A)cephaloma
B)encephaloma
C)ganglioma
D)meningioma

Question 19

The correct definition of shingles is:

A)incomplete closure of the spinal canal, which may result in protrusion of the spinal cord and meninges at birth and may cause paralysis.
B)partial or complete loss of motor function resulting in paralysis.
C)hereditary nervous disorder that leads to bizarre, involuntary movements and dementia.
D)occurrence of painful herpetic vesicles, usually on the upper body along a peripheral nerve, caused by the herpes zoster virus.

Question 20

The term radiculitis indicates inflammation of the:

A)ganglion.
B)brain.
C)thalamus.
D)nerve root.

Question 21

A patient with Bell's palsy may be described as having which of the following facial symptoms?

A)paraplegia
B)quadriplegia
C)hemiplegia
D)multiplegia

Question 22

A cerebrovascular accident is caused by which of the following?

A)blot clot or vessel rupture
B)central neuropathy
C)brain cell hyperplasia
D)encephalomalacia

Question 23

Which of the following terms means hereditary nervous disorder that leads to bizarre, involuntary movements and dementia?

A)spina bifida
B)Bell's palsy
C)Alzheimer's disease
D)Huntington's disease

Question 24

Which of the following causes sudden, temporary memory loss?

A)MS
B)TIA
C)TGA
D)OCD

Question 25

Which disorder is caused by lesions or abnormalities of the brain arising in the early stages of development?

A)ALS
B)Bell's palsy
C)Huntington's disease
D)cerebral palsy

Question 26

A patient who suffers continuing pain long after the shingles have healed might be said to have postherpetic:

A)spinal stenosis.
B)meningitis.
C)neuralgia.
D)myelopathy.

Question 27

Which of the following terms is matched to the correct definition?

A)cephal/o: brain
B)gangli/o: glue or gluelike
C)narc/o: nerve
D)ton/o: tension

Question 28

Which of the following terms is matched to the correct definition?

A)lex/o: word, phrase
B)radicul/o: reflex
C)mening/o: brain
D)ventricul/o: vertebrae

Question 29

Which of the following terms means a progressive, degenerative disorder affecting the part of the brain controlling movement, which results in tremors, gait changes, and, in some cases, dementia?

A)Parkinson's disease
B)multiple sclerosis
C)palsy
D)Alzheimer's disease

Question 30

The term aphasia means:

A)painful or difficult speech.
B)painful or difficult swallowing.
C)absence of speech.
D)absence of swallowing.

Question 31

Which of the following causes progressive confusion?

A)delirium
B)dementia
C)TIA
D)cerebral concussion

Question 32

A collection of blood between the dura and the arachnoid is known as:

A)cerebral concussion.
B)subdural hematoma.
C)cerebral contusion.
D)spina bifida.

Question 33

Meningitis is caused by:

A)infection and inflammation of meninges.
B)fungus and shrinkage of meninges.
C)virus and bleeding of meninges.
D)bacteria and collapsing of meninges.

Question 34

The term cephalalgia means:

A)pain of the nerve.
B)pain of the head.
C)absence of pain.
D)absence of swelling.

Question 35

Which of the following terms is matched to the correct definition?

A)thalam/o: strength
B)myel/o: meninges
C)phas/o: speech
D)cerebr/o: cranium

Question 36

Which of the following causes an acute form of progressive paralysis?

A)GBS
B)Bell's palsy
C)Huntington's disease
D)spinal stenosis

Question 37

An infant born with spina bifida may be described as having:

A)shingles.
B)meningomyelocele.
C)spinoedema.
D)neuroptosis.

Question 38

Delirium is:

A)an acute, reversible state of agitated confusion marked by disorientation, hallucinations, or delusions.
B)a mood disorder marked by loss of interest or pleasure in living.
C)a progressive neurological disorder that causes irreversible decline in cognition due to disease or brain damage.
D)none of these.

Question 39

A chronic, progressive, degenerative neuromuscular disorder that destroys motor neurons of the body is:

A)ALS.
B)MS.
C)Parkinson's disease.
D)spina bifida.

Question 40

The term quadriplegic means:

A)a condition of paralysis of four (extremities).
B)paralysis of two (legs).
C)pertaining to paralysis of four (extremities).
D)a condition of paralysis of two (legs).

Question 41

Match each diagnostic abbreviation with the correct definition.
LP

A)Collected from the area around the spinal cord, analyzed for blood, bacteria, or other abnormalities
B)Study of brain and spinal cord using radiology and computer analysis
C)Records electrical activity of the brain
D)Record of muscle activity as a result of electrical stimulation
E)Puncture of subarachnoid layer at 4th intervertebral space to obtain CSF for analysis
F)Uses an electromagnetic field and radio waves to create visual images on a computer screen

Question 42

The term for a collection of blood between the dura and the arachnoid layer (middle or second layer of the meninges) is

A)epidural hematoma.
B)spinal cord injury.
C)subdural hematoma.
D)meningitis.

Question 43

Which of the following is a progressive neurological disorder, with numerous causes, in which an individual suffers an irreversible decline in cognition due to disease or brain damage; sometimes called senility?

A)delirium
B)dementia
C)depression
D)transient global amnesia

Question 44

A term that indicates inflammation of the meninges is:

A)cerebromeningitis.
B)neuroencephalitis.
C)cerebellitis.
D)meningitis.

Question 45

Which of the following is a term for a dysfunction of nerves that transmit information to and from the brain and spinal cord, characterized by pain, altered sensation, and muscle weakness?

A)peripheral neuropathy
B)cerebral palsy
C)poliomyelitis
D)sciatica

Question 46

Which of the following is a term for a narrowing of an area of the spine that puts pressure on the spinal cord and spinal nerve roots?

A)spinal stenosis
B)shingles
C)spinal cord injury
D)trigeminal neuralgia

Question 47

Match each diagnostic abbreviation with the correct definition.
MRI

A)Collected from the area around the spinal cord, analyzed for blood, bacteria, or other abnormalities
B)Study of brain and spinal cord using radiology and computer analysis
C)Records electrical activity of the brain
D)Record of muscle activity as a result of electrical stimulation
E)Puncture of subarachnoid layer at 4th intervertebral space to obtain CSF for analysis
F)Uses an electromagnetic field and radio waves to create visual images on a computer screen

Question 48

A serious disease associated with aspirin use by children with viral illnesses is:

A)trigeminal neuralgia.
B)tetanus.
C)Reye's syndrome.
D)cerebral palsy.

Question 49

Match each diagnostic abbreviation with the correct definition.
CT

A)Collected from the area around the spinal cord, analyzed for blood, bacteria, or other abnormalities
B)Study of brain and spinal cord using radiology and computer analysis
C)Records electrical activity of the brain
D)Record of muscle activity as a result of electrical stimulation
E)Puncture of subarachnoid layer at 4th intervertebral space to obtain CSF for analysis
F)Uses an electromagnetic field and radio waves to create visual images on a computer screen

Question 50

The term neuropathy means:

A)nerve inflammation.
B)nerve pain.
C)disease of the nerve.
D)pain of the spinal cord.

Question 51

A term that indicates herniation of the brain is:

A)cerebroma.
B)encephalotome.
C)cephalodynia.
D)encephalocele.

Question 52

Which combining form means speech?

A)phas/o
B)lex/o
C)sthen/o
D)spin/o

Question 53

Match each diagnostic abbreviation with the correct definition.
CSF

A)Collected from the area around the spinal cord, analyzed for blood, bacteria, or other abnormalities
B)Study of brain and spinal cord using radiology and computer analysis
C)Records electrical activity of the brain
D)Record of muscle activity as a result of electrical stimulation
E)Puncture of subarachnoid layer at 4th intervertebral space to obtain CSF for analysis
F)Uses an electromagnetic field and radio waves to create visual images on a computer screen

Question 54

Which of the following abbreviations refers to a diagnostic procedure?

A)CVA
B)ICP
C)LP
D)LOC

Question 55

A term that indicates a condition of absence of muscle strength is:

A)myasthenia.
B)myalgia.
C)myosclerosis.
D)myotome.

Question 56

Match each diagnostic abbreviation with the correct definition.
EMG

A)Collected from the area around the spinal cord, analyzed for blood, bacteria, or other abnormalities
B)Study of brain and spinal cord using radiology and computer analysis
C)Records electrical activity of the brain
D)Record of muscle activity as a result of electrical stimulation
E)Puncture of subarachnoid layer at 4th intervertebral space to obtain CSF for analysis
F)Uses an electromagnetic field and radio waves to create visual images on a computer screen

Question 57

Which of the following is a chronic, progressive, degenerative neuromuscular disorder that destroys motor neurons of the body; also called Lou Gehrig's disease?

A)Guillian-Barré syndrome
B)amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
C)Huntington's disease
D)multiple sclerosis

Question 58

Match each diagnostic abbreviation with the correct definition.
EEG

A)Collected from the area around the spinal cord, analyzed for blood, bacteria, or other abnormalities
B)Study of brain and spinal cord using radiology and computer analysis
C)Records electrical activity of the brain
D)Record of muscle activity as a result of electrical stimulation
E)Puncture of subarachnoid layer at 4th intervertebral space to obtain CSF for analysis
F)Uses an electromagnetic field and radio waves to create visual images on a computer screen

Question 59

Which of the following terms means tumor of a nerve cell?

A)narcolepsy
B)thalamotomy
C)neurocytoma
D)aphasia

Question 60

The term for a familial disorder marked by episodes of severe throbbing pain that is commonly unilateral and sometimes disabling is

A)epilepsy.
B)cerebral concussion.
C)sciatica.
D)migraine headache.