Question 1

A/An ____,also known as a bleed,occurs when a blood vessel in the brain leaks.
A) cerebrovascular accident
B) hemorrhagic stroke
C) ischemic stroke
D) transient ischemic attack

Accepted Answer

A hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in the brain leaks or ruptures, causing bleeding in or around the brain. This is also known as a bleed.

Question 2

Which condition is an inflammation of the brain?
A) encephalitis
B) encephalomeningitis
C) meningitis
D) poliomyelitis

Accepted Answer

Encephalitis is the inflammation of the brain, while encephalomeningitis is the inflammation of both the brain and meninges. Meningitis is the inflammation of the meninges, while poliomyelitis is the inflammation of the spinal cord.

Question 3

____ is an excessive fear of spiders.
A) Acrophobia
B) Agoraphobia
C) Arachnophobia
D) Claustrophobia

Accepted Answer

Arachnophobia is a specific phobia characterized by an excessive or irrational fear of spiders.

Question 4

Which condition is a slowly progressive decline in mental abilities,including memory,thinking,and judgment,that is often accompanied by personality changes?
A) delirium tremens
B) dementia
C) Reye's syndrome
D) schizophrenia

Accepted Answer

Dementia is a condition characterized by a slow decline in mental abilities, including memory, thinking, and judgment. It is often accompanied by personality changes. Delirium tremens is a severe form of alcohol withdrawal that can cause confusion and hallucinations. Reye's syndrome is a rare but serious illness that causes swelling in the liver and brain. Schizophrenia is a mental disorder characterized by delusions, hallucinations, and disordered thinking.

Question 5

A patient ____.
A) in a coma responds only to painful stimuli
B) who is lethargic sleeps for long periods of time
C) in a persistent vegetative state exhibits alternating sleep and wake cycles
D) in a stupor has impaired mental awareness of the mind,but responds normally to environmental stimuli

Accepted Answer

A patient in a persistent vegetative state exhibits alternating sleep and wake cycles, but lacks awareness and cognitive function.

Question 6

A/An ____ is administered to temporarily relieve anxiety and to reduce tension.
A) antipsychotic drug
B) anxiolytic drug
C) mood-stabilizing drug
D) psychotropic drug

Accepted Answer

Anxiolytic drugs are used to temporarily relieve anxiety and reduce tension. Antipsychotic drugs are used to treat symptoms of psychosis, mood-stabilizing drugs are used to manage mood disorders, and psychotropic drugs affect psychological functions.

Question 7

____ is a progressive autoimmune disorder characterized by inflammation that causes demyelination of the myelin sheath.
A) Cerebral palsy
B) Epilepsy
C) Multiple sclerosis
D) Poliomyelitis

Accepted Answer

Multiple sclerosis is a progressive autoimmune disorder where the immune system attacks and damages the myelin sheath, which protects nerve fibers in the central nervous system. This causes inflammation and results in a range of symptoms, including muscle weakness, coordination problems, and cognitive impairment.

Question 8

A ____ is the suturing of the ends of a severed nerve.
A) neurectomy
B) neuroplasty
C) neurorrhaphy
D) neurotomy

Accepted Answer

Neurorrhaphy is the surgical procedure of suturing the ends of a severed nerve. Neurectomy is the complete surgical removal of a nerve, neuroplasty is the repairing of a damaged nerve, and neurotomy is the surgical division of a nerve.

Question 9

Which condition is commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease?
A) amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
B) Bell's palsy
C) Guillain-Barré syndrome
D) Reye's syndrome

Accepted Answer

Lou Gehrig's disease is commonly known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

Question 10

Which condition of a young child is characterized by the inability to develop normal social relationships?
A) attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder
B) autism
C) dyslexia
D) mental retardation

Accepted Answer

Autism is characterized by difficulty in social interaction, communication, and repetitive behaviors. This condition typically appears in the early childhood years. The other conditions listed (ADHD, dyslexia, and mental retardation) do not necessarily have this specific symptom of difficulty with social relationships.

Question 11

Which part of the brain is responsible for the highest level of thought?
A) brainstem
B) cerebellum
C) cerebrum
D) medulla

Accepted Answer

The cerebrum is the largest part of the brain and is responsible for the highest level of thought processes such as reasoning, problem-solving, language, and decision-making. The other parts mentioned (brainstem, cerebellum, medulla) are responsible for more basic functions such as controlling breathing, heart rate, and movement coordination.

Question 12

____ is a low-grade chronic depression with symptoms that are milder than those of severe depression but are present on a majority of days for two or more years.
A) A bipolar disorder
B) A seasonal affective disorder
C) Dysthymia
D) Manic behavior

Accepted Answer

The description provided matches the symptoms of dysthymia, which is a chronic, low-grade form of depression that can last for two or more years. A bipolar disorder involves cycling between episodes of depression and mania or hypomania, while seasonal affective disorder is a type of depression that is triggered by changes in seasons. Manic behavior refers to an elevated or energized state and is not a form of depression.

Question 13

A ____ is a condition in which an individual acts as if he or she has a physical or mental illness when he or she is not really sick.
A) conversion disorder
B) factitious disorder
C) hypochondriasis
D) somatoform disorder

Accepted Answer

Factitious disorder, also known as Munchausen syndrome, is a condition in which an individual intentionally produces or feigns symptoms of an illness in order to assume the sick role and receive attention and sympathy from others. This behavior is not motivated by external incentives, such as financial gain or avoiding obligations, but rather by an internal psychological need.

Question 14

A/An ____ is characterized by a group of intense emotional feelings that are accompanied by physical symptoms that can include shortness of breath,feelings of unreality,sweating,heart palpitations,chest pain,and choking sensations.
A) generalized anxiety disorder
B) obsessive-compulsive disorder
C) panic attack
D) post-traumatic stress disorder

Accepted Answer

The symptoms described in the statement are characteristic of a panic attack, which is a sudden onset of intense fear or discomfort that peaks within minutes and often occurs without warning. Generalized anxiety disorder (A) is characterized by excessive and persistent worry about a variety of things, while obsessive-compulsive disorder (B) involves recurrent and unwanted thoughts or obsessions, and repetitive behaviors or compulsions. Post-traumatic stress disorder (D) is a mental health condition that can develop after exposure to a traumatic event and is characterized by symptoms such as flashbacks, avoidance, and hyperarousal.

Question 15

Which medication depresses the CNS to produce calm and diminished responsiveness without causing sleep?
A) analgesic
B) anxiolytic
C) hypnotic
D) sedative

Accepted Answer

Sedatives depress the CNS to produce calm and diminished responsiveness without causing sleep.

Question 16

Which condition is the inflammation of a nerve causing pain through the thigh and leg?
A) Bell's palsy
B) reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome
C) sciatica
D) trigeminal neuralgia

Accepted Answer

Sciatica is the inflammation of the sciatic nerve, which runs through the thigh and leg, causing pain, numbness, and tingling sensations. Bell's palsy is the inflammation of the facial nerve, causing paralysis of the face. Reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome is a chronic pain condition that usually affects an arm or leg. Trigeminal neuralgia is a condition that causes sudden, severe facial pain.

Question 17

Which condition is an intense burning pain after an injury to a sensory nerve?
A) causalgia
B) hyperesthesia
C) paresthesia
D) peripheral neuropathy

Accepted Answer

Causalgia is a condition characterized by an intense burning pain after an injury to a sensory nerve. Hyperesthesia is an increased sensitivity to touch, while paresthesia is abnormal sensations like tingling or numbness. Peripheral neuropathy is a general term for damage to peripheral nerves.

Question 18

Alzheimer's disease is a ____.
A) chronic,degenerative central nervous disorder characterized by fine muscle tremors,rigidity,and a slow or shuffling gait
B) group of disorders involving the parts of the brain that control thought,memory,and language
C) memory disturbance characterized by a total or partial inability to recall past experiences
D) slowly progressive decline in mental abilities,including memory,thinking,and judgment,that is often accompanied by personality changes

Accepted Answer

The answer of Alzheimer's disease is a ____.
A) chronic,degenerative central...

Question 19

Which condition includes a sense perception that has no basis in external stimulation?
A) delirium
B) delusion
C) dementia
D) hallucination

Accepted Answer

A hallucination is a condition where a person perceives things that are not present in the external world. It can occur in any of the senses, including visual, auditory, olfactory, gustatory, or tactile. Delirium is an acute confusional state characterized by disorientation, perceptual disturbances, and altered consciousness. Delusion is a false belief that is firmly held despite evidence to the contrary. Dementia is a chronic syndrome characterized by progressive decline in cognitive function, including memory, language, and problem-solving abilities.

Question 20

A generalized anxiety disorder is characterized by ____.
A) a person acting sick when he or she is not really sick
B) exaggerated worry and tension even when there is little or nothing to provoke these feelings
C) multiple cognitive defects,including memory impairment
D) persistent,intrusive,excessive worry about multiple topics

Accepted Answer

The answer of A generalized anxiety disorder is characterized by...

Quiz 10: The Nervous System

A/An ____,also known as a bleed,occurs when a blood vessel in the brain leaks.

Which condition is an inflammation of the brain?

____ is an excessive fear of spiders.

Which condition is a slowly progressive decline in mental abilities,including memory,thinking,and judgment,that is often accompanied by personality changes?

A patient ____.

A/An ____ is administered to temporarily relieve anxiety and to reduce tension.

____ is a progressive autoimmune disorder characterized by inflammation that causes demyelination of the myelin sheath.

A ____ is the suturing of the ends of a severed nerve.

Which condition is commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease?

Which condition of a young child is characterized by the inability to develop normal social relationships?

Which part of the brain is responsible for the highest level of thought?

____ is a low-grade chronic depression with symptoms that are milder than those of severe depression but are present on a majority of days for two or more years.

A ____ is a condition in which an individual acts as if he or she has a physical or mental illness when he or she is not really sick.

A/An ____ is characterized by a group of intense emotional feelings that are accompanied by physical symptoms that can include shortness of breath,feelings of unreality,sweating,heart palpitations,chest pain,and choking sensations.

Which medication depresses the CNS to produce calm and diminished responsiveness without causing sleep?

Which condition is the inflammation of a nerve causing pain through the thigh and leg?

Which condition is an intense burning pain after an injury to a sensory nerve?

Alzheimer's disease is a ____.

Which condition includes a sense perception that has no basis in external stimulation?

A generalized anxiety disorder is characterized by ____.