Question 1

_________________is a nonprogressive neuromuscular disorder caused by brain abnormalities or damage.&#10;A) Cerebral palsy&#10;B) Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis&#10;C) Bell palsy&#10;D) Stroke

Accepted Answer

Cerebral palsy is a neuromuscular disorder caused by brain abnormalities or damage that affects movement, posture, and balance. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (B) is a progressive degenerative disorder that affects the nerves responsible for voluntary movement, Bell palsy (C) is a condition causing sudden, temporary weakness or paralysis of the muscles on one side of the face, and stroke (D) is a medical emergency caused by interruption of blood flow to the brain, leading to neurological deficits.

Question 2

Identify the neurological impairment that manifests as oculomotor degeneration in two-thirds of patients.&#10;A) Myasthenia gravis&#10;B) Bell palsy&#10;C) Huntington disease&#10;D) Parkinson disease

Accepted Answer

Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disorder that affects the neuromuscular junction, leading to muscle weakness and fatigue. Oculomotor degeneration, which affects the muscles that control eye movement, is a common manifestation of myasthenia gravis, occurring in approximately two-thirds of patients.

Question 3

______________is associated with herpes simplex or varicella virus infections.&#10;A) Cerebral palsy&#10;B) Parkinson disease&#10;C) Myasthenia gravis&#10;D) Bell palsy

Accepted Answer

Bell palsy is a condition where the muscles on one side of the face become weak or paralyzed, and is often associated with herpes simplex or varicella virus infections.

Question 4

Match the term with its definition.&#10;Tachycardia&#10;A)Muscle rigidity&#10;B)Abnormally rapid heartbeat&#10;C)Speech or language deficits&#10;D)Speaking or voice impairments&#10;E)Difficulty in swallowing&#10;F)Limbs moving in jerky increments

Accepted Answer

Tachycardia refers to an abnormally rapid heartbeat.

Answer: A
 Muscle rigidity involves stiffness or tightness in the muscles.

Answer: C
 Speech or language deficits refer to difficulties with communication, such as problems with understanding or producing speech.

Answer: D
 Speaking or voice impairments involve difficulties with articulation, pronunciation, or inflection.

Answer: E
 Difficulty in swallowing is referred to as dysphagia.

Answer: F
 Limbs moving in jerky increments refers to chorea, which involves involuntary and irregular movements.

Question 5

Match the term with its definition.&#10;Aphasia&#10;A)Muscle rigidity&#10;B)Abnormally rapid heartbeat&#10;C)Speech or language deficits&#10;D)Speaking or voice impairments&#10;E)Difficulty in swallowing&#10;F)Limbs moving in jerky increments

Accepted Answer

Aphasia refers to speech or language deficits, typically as a result of brain damage or injury.

Answer: D 
 Speaking or voice impairments are common symptoms of various conditions, including neurological disorders, trauma, or cancer.

Answer: E 
 Difficulty in swallowing, or dysphagia, is a common problem among older adults and those with certain medical conditions, such as stroke or Parkinson's disease.

The other choices are: 
A) Muscle rigidity typically refers to a state of increased tension in the muscles, which may indicate a neurological disorder, such as Parkinson's or Huntington's disease.
B) Abnormally rapid heartbeat, or tachycardia, can be a symptom of various medical conditions, such as anxiety, dehydration, or heart disease. 
F) Limbs moving in jerky increments can be a sign of chorea, a neurological condition characterized by involuntary muscle movements.

Question 6

Match the term with its definition.&#10;Dysphagia&#10;A)Muscle rigidity&#10;B)Abnormally rapid heartbeat&#10;C)Speech or language deficits&#10;D)Speaking or voice impairments&#10;E)Difficulty in swallowing&#10;F)Limbs moving in jerky increments

Accepted Answer

Dysphagia refers to difficulty in swallowing.

Answer: C
 Speech or language deficits refer to difficulties in communication or expression.

Answer: D
 Speaking or voice impairments refer to difficulties in producing or articulating speech.

Answer: A
 Muscle rigidity refers to stiffness or tension in muscles that may affect movement.

Answer: B
 Abnormally rapid heartbeat refers to tachycardia, which is a medical condition characterized by a high heart rate.

Answer: F
 Limbs moving in jerky increments refer to chorea or involuntary body movements.

Question 7

Which of the following is defined as a progressively degenerative,inherited brain disorder that is familial (passed from parent to child)?&#10;A) Parkinson disease&#10;B) Huntington disease&#10;C) Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis&#10;D) Multiple sclerosis

Accepted Answer

Huntington disease is a progressively degenerative, inherited brain disorder that is familial. Parkinson disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and multiple sclerosis are not necessarily inherited or familial.

Question 8

Physical symptoms of cerebral palsy may be confined to one side where the arm and leg of the affected side are shorter and thinner.Children affected by cerebral palsy usually walk late in development and on tip-toe,and may develop scoliosis.

A) Both statements are true.
B) Both statements are false.
C) The first statement is true; the second is false.
D) The first statement is false; the second is true.

Accepted Answer

Both statements are true. Physical symptoms of cerebral palsy can be confined to one side leading to a shorter and thinner arm and leg on that side. Children with cerebral palsy may also walk late and on their tip-toes and may develop scoliosis.

Question 9

Match the term with its definition.&#10;Dysphonia&#10;A)Muscle rigidity&#10;B)Abnormally rapid heartbeat&#10;C)Speech or language deficits&#10;D)Speaking or voice impairments&#10;E)Difficulty in swallowing&#10;F)Limbs moving in jerky increments

Accepted Answer

Dysphonia refers specifically to speaking or voice impairments.

Answer: C
 Speech or language deficits refer to difficulties in communication, which may include issues with speaking or understanding language.

Answer: E
 Difficulty in swallowing is known as dysphagia.

Answer: A
 Muscle rigidity is a symptom often seen in neurological conditions such as Parkinson's disease.

Answer: B
 An abnormally rapid heartbeat is known as tachycardia.

Answer: F
 Limbs moving in jerky increments is a symptom sometimes seen in conditions such as Huntington's disease.

Question 10

Match the term with its definition.&#10;Akinesia&#10;A)Muscle rigidity&#10;B)Abnormally rapid heartbeat&#10;C)Speech or language deficits&#10;D)Speaking or voice impairments&#10;E)Difficulty in swallowing&#10;F)Limbs moving in jerky increments

Accepted Answer

Akinesia refers to the loss or impairment of the ability to initiate voluntary movements, leading to muscle rigidity and difficulty initiating or maintaining movement.

Answer: B
 Abnormally rapid heartbeat is known as tachycardia, and is not related to the other terms listed.

Answer: C
 Speech or language deficits refer to difficulties with communication, including articulation, comprehension, and expression.

Answer: D
 Speaking or voice impairments typically refer to difficulties with producing speech sounds, vocal quality, or overall fluency.

Answer: E
 Difficulty in swallowing is known as dysphagia and is not related to the other terms listed.

Answer: F
 Limbs moving in jerky increments is indicative of tremors, which are involuntary shaking movements usually affecting the hands, arms, or legs.

Question 11

Early signs and symptoms of which disease include weakness in legs,feet,or ankles; hand weakness or clumsiness; slurring of speech or trouble swallowing; and muscle cramps and twitching in the arms,shoulders,and tongue?

A) Cerebral palsy
B) Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
C) Bell palsy
D) Stroke

Accepted Answer

The answer of Early signs and symptoms of which disease...

Question 12

Which of the following diseases is a slowly progressing disease associated with decreased levels of dopamine produced in cells located in the basal ganglia region of the brain?&#10;A) Parkinson disease&#10;B) Huntington disease&#10;C) Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis&#10;D) Multiple sclerosis

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following diseases is a...

Question 13

Which of the following neurological impairments is considered nonprogressive?&#10;A) Cerebral palsy&#10;B) Myasthenia gravis&#10;C) Huntington disease&#10;D) Parkinson disease

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following neurological impairments is...

Question 14

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)is a serious neuromuscular disease resulting in muscle weakness,disability,and eventually death.ALS is also known as Lou Gehrig disease.&#10;A) Both statements are true.&#10;B) Both statements are false.&#10;C) The first statement is true; the second is false.&#10;D) The first statement is false; the second is true.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)is a serious neuromuscular...

Question 15

Which of the following degenerative neurological impairments is both hereditary and terminal?&#10;A) Cerebral palsy&#10;B) Huntington disease&#10;C) Parkinson disease&#10;D) Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following degenerative neurological impairments...

Question 16

Match the term with its definition.&#10;Cogwheeling&#10;A)Muscle rigidity&#10;B)Abnormally rapid heartbeat&#10;C)Speech or language deficits&#10;D)Speaking or voice impairments&#10;E)Difficulty in swallowing&#10;F)Limbs moving in jerky increments

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the term with its definition.&#10;Cogwheeling&#10;A)Muscle rigidity&#10;B)Abnormally...

Question 17

A stroke patient experiencing psychological symptoms may exhibit&#10;A) Emotional outbursts&#10;B) Depression&#10;C) Hostility&#10;D) Fear&#10;E) All of the above

Accepted Answer

The answer of A stroke patient experiencing psychological symptoms may...

Deck 41: Neurological Impairments