Deck 13: Nervous System and Psychologic Disorders

Question 1

The part of the nervous system that consists of various nerve processes and receptors is the _____ nervous system.

A) central
B) integrative
C) peripheral
D) subdural

Answer 1

peripheral

Question 2

What is the term for an increased accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid within the brain?

A) cephalalgia
B) cerebral concussion
C) cerebral hemorrhage
D) hydrocephalus

Answer 2

hydrocephalus

Question 3

Which of the following is a correct statement concerning sense organs?

A) They have receptors that detect sensations.
B) They include the eyes, the ears, the brain, the mouth, and the nose.
C) They are located only in the brain.
D) They are located only beneath the thalamus.

Answer 3

They have receptors that detect sensations.

Question 4

Anorexia means absence of:

A) appetite
B) hormonal activity
C) movement
D) speech

Question 5

Absence or impairment of the ability to communicate through speech, writing, or signs that results from a brain dysfunction is called:

A) aphasia
B) cephalalgia
C) cerebral contusion
D) dyslexia

Question 6

A large category of psychiatric disorders in which the symptoms are distressing to the person, reality testing is within normal limits, and behavior does not violate gross social norms refers to:

A) dysphagia
B) neurosis
C) psychosis
D) pyromania

Question 7

Paralysis affecting like parts on both sides of the body is:

A) cerebral palsy
B) diplegia
C) hemiplegia
D) paraplegia

Question 8

Accumulation of blood in the space just beneath the dura mater is called:

A) cerebral palsy
B) encephalomalacia
C) encephalomeningitis
D) subdural hematoma

Question 9

Bruising of brain tissue as a result of head injury is called cerebral:

A) concussion
B) contusion
C) hemorrhage
D) palsy

Question 10

Complete or partial loss of muscle movement is called:

A) akinesia
B) aphagia
C) bradykinesia
D) dyslexia

Question 11

An unstable emotional state that includes excessive excitement, elation, ideas, and psychomotor activities is:

A) claustrophobia
B) compulsive disorder
C) dementia
D) mania

Question 12

Recording and analysis of the electrical activity of the brain is called:

A) electroencephalogram
B) electroencephalograph
C) electroencephalography
D) encephalopathy

Question 13

A recurrent disorder characterized by sudden, brief attacks of altered consciousness, motor activity, or sensory phenomena is called:

A) epilepsy
B) hemiplegia
C) neurasthenia
D) paraplegia

Question 14

Abnormal slowness of movement or sluggishness of mental and physical processes is called:

A) bradykinesia
B) cerebral palsy
C) diplegia
D) encephalocele

Question 15

Release of a nerve sheath or relief of tension on a nerve is called:

A) neurology
B) neurolysis
C) neurorrhaphy
D) neurosclerosis

Question 16

Surgical repair of a nerve or nerves is called:

A) neurolysis
B) neuropathy
C) neuroplasty
D) neurosclerosis

Question 17

Which of the following is a chronic ailment of sudden, recurrent attacks of sleep or drowsiness?

A) concussion
B) encephalomalacia
C) narcolepsy
D) palsy

Question 18

Which of the following is a true statement about anesthesia?

A) Anesthesia is a synonym for cerebral concussion.
B) Anesthesia is a synonym for narcolepsy.
C) Herniation of the meninges is expected.
D) The loss of sensation may be partial or complete.

Question 19

Abstention from eating that results from an inability to swallow is called:

A) anorexia nervosa
B) aphagia
C) aphasia
D) astigmatism

Question 20

The cerebrum, diencephalon, and cerebellum are parts of the:

A) brain
B) dendrites
C) meninges
D) peripheral nervous system

Question 21

Which of the following terms means a nervous condition characterized by chronic weakness and fatigue?

A) narcolepsy
B) neurasthenia
C) neurolysis
D) neurosclerosis

Question 22

A morbid fear of closed places is:

A) acrophobia
B) agoraphobia
C) claustrophobia
D) pyrophobia

Question 23

The term for any major mental disorder characterized by gross impairment in reality testing and often characterized by inappropriate mood and diminished impulse control is:

A) Alzheimer disease
B) neurosis
C) psychosis
D) transient attack

Question 24

The term for a dynamic equilibrium of the internal environment of the body is:

A) bradykinesia
B) cretinism
C) homeostasis
D) neurology

Question 25

Paralysis of the legs and lower part of the body is an example of:

A) hemiplegia
B) myasthenia gravis
C) paraplegia
D) quadriplegia

Question 26

Which of the following means a state of unconsciousness from which the patient cannot be aroused?

A) coma
B) hyperopia
C) neurosis
D) Parkinson disease

Question 27

Protrusion of the brain through a defect in the skull is called a:

A) cerebrovascular accident
B) craniocele
C) hematoma
D) transient ischemic attack

Question 28

Inflammation of the bone marrow or inflammation of the spinal cord is called:

A) encephalomalacia
B) encephalopathy
C) parathyroidism
D) myelitis

Question 29

Suturing of a cut nerve is called:

A) neuropathy
B) neurorrhaphy
C) neurosis
D) psychogenesis

Question 30

A disorder characterized by an acute emotional response after a traumatic event is:

A) anxiety
B) claustrum
C) obsessive compulsive disorder
D) posttraumatic stress disorder

Question 31

The supportive network of the nervous system is the:

A) cerebellum
B) neuroglia
C) neurosclera
D) somatic nerve

Question 32

Abnormal preoccupation with setting fires or seeing them is called:

A) agoraphobia
B) agoramania
C) pyromania
D) pyrophobia

Question 33

Which term refers to temporary dysfunction caused by impaired blood flow to the brain?

A) Alzheimer disease
B) neurasthenia
C) parasympathetic disorder
D) transient ischemic attack

Question 34

A chronic nervous disease characterized by a fine, slowly spreading tremor, muscular weakness, rigidity, and often a peculiar gate is:

A) akinesia
B) multiple sclerosis
C) Parkinson disease
D) narcolepsy

Question 35

Another term for nerve cell is:

A) cranium
B) dura mater
C) neuron
D) psychosomatic

Question 36

Which of the following terms means an irrational fear of open spaces?

A) agoraphobia
B) akinesia
C) aphasia
D) diplopia

Question 37

The central nervous system includes which of the following?

A) brain and spinal cord
B) muscles
C) peripheral nerves
D) receptors

Question 38

Radiographic inspection of the spinal cord with injection of a radiopaque substance is called:

A) electromyography
B) electroencephalography
C) myelography
D) myogram

Question 39

Which of the following terms represents the three membranes that protect the brain and spinal cord?

A) autonomics
B) encephaloceles
C) involuntary muscles
D) meninges

Question 40

Which of the following is a true statement about the peripheral nervous system?

A) It connects the brain and spinal cord with receptors which detect sensations.
B) It is a division of the endocrine system.
C) It is well protected by the skull.
D) It is the same as the central nervous system.

Question 41

A term for paralysis of all four extremities is:

A) hemiplegia
B) paraplegia
C) neuroplegia
D) tetraplegia

Question 42

Herniation of the meninges is called:

A) encephalocele
B) meningocele
C) myelencephalitis
D) myocele

Question 43

The term for localized dilation of the wall of a cerebral artery is:

A) cerebral aneurysm
B) cerebral contusion
C) epidural hematoma
D) intracerebral hematoma

Question 44

One of the halves of the cerebrum is a:

A) cerebellum
B) cerebral hemisphere
C) cerebral infarction
D) pons

Question 45

Your client complains of severe headaches. What is the proper term to document in the chart?

A) analgesic
B) cephalgia
C) cerebral contusion
D) neuralgia

Question 46

The clinic you work at is at the top of a skyscraper. A patient who is scheduled to see you today calls to say that he has a severe fear of heights and will not come up from the lobby. This patient is displaying:

A) acrophobia
B) agoraphobia
C) arachnophobia
D) claustrophobia

Question 47

You are treating a patient who has a personality disorder that involves acting against the rights of others. Which personality disorder is this patient displaying?

A) antisocial behavior
B) anxiety disorder
C) paranoia
D) pseudomania

Question 48

A patient presents to your clinic. During the physical examination, she notices a spider in the corner of the room and begins screaming as she runs out of the room. This patient likely has:

A) acrophobia
B) agoraphobia
C) arachnophobia
D) claustrophobia

Question 49

An abnormal mental state in which one believes oneself to be a person of great importance, powerful, famous, or wealthy is:

A) bipolar disorder
B) megalomania
C) paraphilia
D) pyrophilia

Question 50

Which of the following nerve processes transport impulses to the cell body?

A) axons
B) dendrites
C) glia cells
D) neurilemma

Question 51

The term for a graphic record of the contracting of a muscle as a result of electrical stimulation is:

A) electroencephalogram
B) electroencephalography
C) electromyogram
D) electromyography

Question 52

Which of the following is characterized by an abnormal, uncontrollable, and recurrent urge to steal?

A) hypochondriasis
B) kleptomania
C) neurosis
D) schizophrenia

Question 53

A 33-year-old man presents to the emergency department with restlessness, tachycardia, tension, and difficult breathing. Finding no anatomical problems, what is the likely cause of these symptoms?

A) anxiety attack
B) bipolar disorder
C) hydrocephalus
D) neurosis

Question 54

While reviewing a chart, you understand the patient you are about to see has a major mental disorder characterized by the occurrence of manic episodes, major depressive episodes, or mixed moods. Which of the following best describes this patient's condition?

A) anxiety attack
B) bipolar disorder
C) neurosis
D) pseudomania

Question 55

Which of the following is a chronic disease of the central nervous system that involves progressive destruction of the myelin sheaths of the neurons?

A) multiple sclerosis
B) myasthenia gravis
C) Parkinson disease
D) retinopathy

Question 56

A patient complains of being afraid of tight spaces. Which term do you document in her chart?

A) acrophobia
B) agoraphobia
C) arachnophobia
D) claustrophobia

Question 57

You are completing an initial examination on a 74-year-old man. His daughter attends the appointment with him and reports that she has noticed progressive confusion, disorientation, and deterioration of intellectual capacity and function. The patient does not show a speech disturbance or restlessness. All of these findings indicate:

A) Alzheimer disease
B) bradykinesia
C) dementia
D) Parkinson disease

Question 58

A major mental disorder characterized by the recurrence of manic episodes, depressive episodes, or mixed moods is:

A) bipolar disorder
B) megalomania
C) mood disorder
D) somatoform disorder

Question 59

Your patient reports that she has split-personality disorder and she experiences occasional confusion of her identity. Which term best describes this disorder?

A) anxiety disorder
B) bipolar disorder
C) dissociative disorder
D) posttraumatic stress disorder

Question 60

A 16-year-old woman is referred to your clinic. She reports she has an insatiable desire for food, often resulting in episodes of continuous eating, followed by purging and depression. You believe she has:

A) anorexia nervosa
B) aphagia
C) bulimia
D) hyperemesis

Question 61

You are treating a professional athlete who many colleagues say has a "big ego." Clinically, this is called:

A) kleptomania
B) megalomania
C) pseudomania
D) pyromania

Question 62

You are working with a patient who sustained a C5 spinal cord injury resulting in paralysis of the arms, trunk, and legs. This person has:

A) diplegia
B) hemiplegia
C) pseudoplegia
D) tetraplegia

Question 63

_____ is defined as inflammation of the brain.

Question 64

A neurosurgeon performed this surgery which involved moving cerebrospinal fluid from one area to another using a tube or an implanted device. This procedure is referred to as:

A) a biopsy
B) a craniotomy
C) stereotactic radiosurgery
D) ventriculoperitoneal shunt

Question 65

Pertaining to the brain is referred to as _____.

Question 66

A type of nerve that is considered the largest in the body is the _____ nerve.

Question 67

Softening of the brain is called _____.

Question 68

A 29-year-old woman is referred after complaining that she cannot get through the day without washing her hands after touching any unknown surface. Her disorder is characterized by recurrent and persistent thoughts and feelings that cause distress, consume considerable time, and interfere with her occupational, social, or interpersonal functioning. This can be referred to as _____ disorder.

A) bipolar
B) dissociative
C) obsessive-compulsive
D) posttraumatic stress

Question 69

_____ means paralysis of one side of the body.

Question 70

A 68-year-old with diabetes complains of impaired sensation caused by a disease of the nerves in the feet. This patient likely has peripheral:

A) neuralgia
B) neuropathy
C) neuroplasty
D) neurorrhaphy

Question 71

A morbid fear of spiders is called _____.

Question 72

_____ is sexual perversion in general.

Question 73

You have a 43-year-old female patient who frequently schedules appointments following a popular medical show and is concerned that she has the diagnoses highlighted on the show, despite not having physical symptoms that match the diagnoses she discussed. What is likely the cause of her appointment?

A) anxiety disorder
B) compulsion
C) hypochondria
D) megalomania

Question 74

Pain along the course of a nerve is referred to as _____.

Question 75

You are observing a patient's quality of movement and notice abnormally increased motor function. Which of the following terms best describes your observation?

A) akinesia
B) bradykinesia
C) hypokinesia
D) hyperkinesia

Question 76

A patient is referred to you that has a history of sexual deviation, in which the sexual instinct is expressed in ways that are socially unacceptable. This is referred to as:

A) sexual disorders
B) paraphilia
C) paraplegia
D) psychosis

Question 77

Surgical excision of a portion of the skull is known as a(n) _____.

Question 78

A patient plays with a lighter during the subjective interview, occasionally trying to light it. He reports having been diagnosed with an obsession with fire. A person with his condition can be documented as a:

A) kleptomaniac
B) megalomaniac
C) pyromaniac
D) pseudomaniac

Question 79

A 31-year-old man wakes up and is unable to move his legs. Medical examination reveals there is no actual paralysis. He is diagnosed with hysterical paralysis, also known as:

A) diplegia
B) hemiplegia
C) pseudoplegia
D) tetraplegia

Question 80

A headache is also known as _____ or _____.