Chapter 47: Assessment of the Nervous System

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Chapter 47: Assessment of the Nervous System

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

  1. The velocity of an action potential in the neuron depends on the:
1. Size of the axon
2. Type of stimulus
3. Number of neurofibrils
4. Strength of the stimulus

 

 

ANS: 1                    PTS:   1                    DIF:   Category: Neuromuscular

TOP:  Nursing Process: Analysis/Nursing Diagnosis

MSC: Client Needs: Physiological Integrity

 

  1. Transmission of an action potential from one neuron to another requires the presence of:
1. Chemical neurotransmitters
2. Sodium-potassium pump
3. Calcium
4. Myelin

 

 

ANS: 1                    PTS:   1                    DIF:   Category: Neuromuscular

TOP:  Nursing Process: Analysis/Nursing Diagnosis

MSC: Client Needs: Physiological Integrity

 

  1. The primary purpose of the meninges is to:
1. Prevent entry of toxic substances
2. Facilitate formation of myelin
3. Produce cerebrospinal fluid
4. Protect and nourish the brain

 

 

ANS: 4                    PTS:   1                    DIF:   Category: Neuromuscular

TOP:  Nursing Process: Analysis/Nursing Diagnosis

MSC: Client Needs: Physiological Integrity

 

  1. In a right-handed individual, speech is a function of the:
1. Midbrain
2. Diencephalon
3. Left cerebral cortex
4. Occipital lobe of the cerebral cortex

 

 

ANS: 3                    PTS:   1                    DIF:   Category: Neuromuscular

TOP:  Nursing Process: Analysis/Nursing Diagnosis

MSC:   Client Needs: Physiological Integrity

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