Deck 13: Nervous System and Psychologic Disorders

Question 1

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.

Answer 1

epilepsy.

Question 2

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 2

peripheral

Question 3

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

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

Answer 3

diplegia.

Question 4

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

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

Question 5

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

A) Cephalalgia
B) Cerebral concussion
C) Cerebral hemorrhage
D) Hydrocephalus

Question 6

Each hemisphere of the brain is covered with the:

A) meninges.
B) myelin sheath.
C) cerebral cortex.
D) neurilemma.

Question 7

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 8

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 9

Complete or partial loss of muscle movement is called:

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

Question 10

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

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

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

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

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

Question 13

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

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

Question 14

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.

Question 15

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 16

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

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

Question 17

Surgical repair of a nerve or nerves is called:

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

Question 18

Anorexia means absence of:

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

Question 19

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

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

Question 20

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

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

Question 21

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

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

Question 22

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 23

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 24

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 25

Abnormal preoccupation with setting fires or seeing them is called:

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

Question 26

The central nervous system includes which of the following?

A) Brain and spinal cord
B) Muscles
C) Peripheral nerves
D) Receptors

Question 27

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

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

Question 28

A morbid fear of closed places is:

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

Question 29

The supportive network of the nervous system is the:

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

Question 30

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

A) Narcolepsy
B) Neurasthenia
C) Neurolysis
D) Neurosclerosis

Question 31

Another term for nerve cell is:

A) cranium.
B) dura mater.
C) neuron.
D) meninges.

Question 32

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 33

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

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

Question 34

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 35

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 36

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 37

Suturing of a cut nerve is called:

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

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

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 40

Which of the following terms means an irrational fear of public places?

A) Agoraphobia
B) Akinesia
C) Aphasia
D) Diplopia

Question 41

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 42

Expression of an emotional conflict through physical symptoms is considered a:

A) psychosomatic disorder.
B) obsessive-compulsive disorder.
C) mood disorder.
D) somatoform disorder.

Question 43

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 44

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 45

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 46

Herniation of the meninges is called:

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

Question 47

One of the halves of the cerebrum is a:

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

Question 48

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 49

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

A) Axons
B) Dendrites
C) Glia cells
D) Neurilemma

Question 50

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 51

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 52

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 53

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 54

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 55

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 56

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 57

A term for paralysis of all four extremities is:

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

Question 58

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 59

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 60

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

A) Hypochondriasis
B) Kleptomania
C) Neurosis
D) Schizophrenia

Question 61

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) paraplegia.
B) hemiplegia.
C) pseudoplegia.
D) tetraplegia.

Question 62

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 63

Pertaining to the brain is referred to as ____________.

Question 64

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

Question 65

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 66

Persistent delusions of persecution and mistrusts are associated with _____________.

Question 67

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 68

____________ is defined as inflammation of the brain.

Question 69

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 70

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

Question 71

________________ can be given to relieve pain without loss of consciousness.

Question 72

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 73

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

A) diplegia.
B) hemiplegia.
C) pseudoplegia.
D) paraplegia.

Question 74

You are observing a father and his child in the examination room. The child has trouble sitting in a chair and focusing on what you are saying when you ask him some questions. These are behaviors associated with:

A) hypokinesis.
B) megalomania.
C) attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
D) dissociative disorder.

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

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

Question 77

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 78

A persistent thought or idea that cannot be erased with logic or reason is a(n) ____________.

Question 79

____________ means paralysis of one side of the body.

Question 80

Softening of the brain is called ___________________.