Question 1

A sensation that precedes an epileptic seizure or the onset of some types of headache is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  paresthesia. 
B)  spasm. 
C)  aura. 
D)  vertigo. 
A)  paresthesia. 
B)  spasm. 
C)  aura. 
D)  vertigo.

Question 2

Absence of the ability to experience pleasure or joy is

Accepted Answer

A)  anhedonia. 
B)  libido. 
C)  akathisia. 
D)  confabulation. 
A)  anhedonia. 
B)  libido. 
C)  akathisia. 
D)  confabulation.

Question 3

The basic unit of the nervous system is the nerve cell, or

Accepted Answer

A)  neuroglia. 
B)  neuron. 
C)  Schwann cell. 
D)  neurotransmitter. 
A)  neuroglia. 
B)  neuron. 
C)  Schwann cell. 
D)  neurotransmitter.

Question 4

Slight paralysis of one limb on one side of the body is

Accepted Answer

A)  monoplegia. 
B)  monoparesis. 
C)  hemiparesis. 
D)  hemiplegia. 
A)  monoplegia. 
B)  monoparesis. 
C)  hemiparesis. 
D)  hemiplegia.

Question 5

Paralysis of the arms, legs, and trunk is

Accepted Answer

A)  paraparesis. 
B)  paraplegia. 
C)  quadriparesis. 
D)  quadriplegia. 
A)  paraparesis. 
B)  paraplegia. 
C)  quadriparesis. 
D)  quadriplegia.

Question 6

The normal range of moods and emotions is

Accepted Answer

A)  hypomania. 
B)  euphoria. 
C)  euthymia. 
D)  anxiety. 
A)  hypomania. 
B)  euphoria. 
C)  euthymia. 
D)  anxiety.

Question 7

What is a deep, prolonged unconsciousness from which the patient cannot be aroused-usually the result of a head injury, neurologic disease, acute hydrocephalus, intoxication, or metabolic abnormalities?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cerebral contusion 
B)  Coma 
C)  Concussion 
D)  Syncope 
A)  Cerebral contusion 
B)  Coma 
C)  Concussion 
D)  Syncope

Question 8

Removal of a part of the skull is

Accepted Answer

A)  craniectomy. 
B)  stereotaxic radiosurgery. 
C)  ventriculoperitoneal shunt. 
D)  trephination. 
A)  craniectomy. 
B)  stereotaxic radiosurgery. 
C)  ventriculoperitoneal shunt. 
D)  trephination.

Question 9

Fear of leaving home and entering crowded places is

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

A feeling of prickling, burning, or numbness is

Accepted Answer

A)  aphasia. 
B)  paresthesia. 
C)  claudication. 
D)  fasciculation. 
A)  aphasia. 
B)  paresthesia. 
C)  claudication. 
D)  fasciculation.

Question 11

What is dissociation and impaired perception of reality, often accompanied by hallucinations, delusions, incoherence, akathisia, or disorganized behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  Catatonia 
B)  Echolalia 
C)  Psychosis 
D)  Akathisia 
A)  Catatonia 
B)  Echolalia 
C)  Psychosis 
D)  Akathisia

Question 12

Aspiration of CSF for diagnostic purposes is

Accepted Answer

A)  a spinal tap. 
B)  cerebrospinal fluid analysis. 
C)  myelography. 
D)  hydrocephalus. 
A)  a spinal tap. 
B)  cerebrospinal fluid analysis. 
C)  myelography. 
D)  hydrocephalus.

Question 13

Any sensory perception that occurs with no external cause is

Accepted Answer

A)  delusion. 
B)  hallucination. 
C)  illusion. 
D)  confabulation. 
A)  delusion. 
B)  hallucination. 
C)  illusion. 
D)  confabulation.

Question 14

Cutting a specific nerve to reduce the secretion of gastric acid is

Accepted Answer

A)  rhizotomy. 
B)  vagotomy. 
C)  neurotomy. 
D)  cordotomy. 
A)  rhizotomy. 
B)  vagotomy. 
C)  neurotomy. 
D)  cordotomy.

Question 15

A form of fainting that results from abrupt emotional stress is

Accepted Answer

A)  vasovagal attack. 
B)  fasciculation. 
C)  aura. 
D)  athetosis. 
A)  vasovagal attack. 
B)  fasciculation. 
C)  aura. 
D)  athetosis.

Question 16

Incision of the skull as a surgical approach or to relieve intracranial pressure is

Accepted Answer

A)  craniectomy. 
B)  stereotaxic radiosurgery. 
C)  ventriculoperitoneal shunt 
D)  trephination. 
A)  craniectomy. 
B)  stereotaxic radiosurgery. 
C)  ventriculoperitoneal shunt 
D)  trephination.

Question 17

A conduct disorder characterized by hostile, disobedient behavior is

Accepted Answer

A)  ODD. 
B)  OCD. 
C)  PTSD. 
D)  SAD. 
A)  ODD. 
B)  OCD. 
C)  PTSD. 
D)  SAD.

Question 18

A radiograph of the cerebral arteries, including the internal carotids, taken after the injection of a contrast medium is

Accepted Answer

A)  cerebral angiography. 
B)  a brain scan. 
C)  echoencephalography. 
D)  a PET scan. 
A)  cerebral angiography. 
B)  a brain scan. 
C)  echoencephalography. 
D)  a PET scan.

Question 19

A record of the electrical activity of the brain is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  EEG. 
B)  TENS. 
C)  EP. 
D)  nerve conduction test. 
A)  EEG. 
B)  TENS. 
C)  EP. 
D)  nerve conduction test.

Question 20

What is an inability to recognize objects by sight, sound, or with other senses?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ageusia 
B)  Agnosia 
C)  Anosmia 
D)  Dyslexia 
A)  Ageusia 
B)  Agnosia 
C)  Anosmia 
D)  Dyslexia

Exam 12: Nervous System and Mental Health

A sensation that precedes an epileptic seizure or the onset of some types of headache is a(n)

Absence of the ability to experience pleasure or joy is

The basic unit of the nervous system is the nerve cell, or

Slight paralysis of one limb on one side of the body is

Paralysis of the arms, legs, and trunk is

The normal range of moods and emotions is

What is a deep, prolonged unconsciousness from which the patient cannot be aroused-usually the result of a head injury, neurologic disease, acute hydrocephalus, intoxication, or metabolic abnormalities?

Removal of a part of the skull is

Fear of leaving home and entering crowded places is

A feeling of prickling, burning, or numbness is

What is dissociation and impaired perception of reality, often accompanied by hallucinations, delusions, incoherence, akathisia, or disorganized behavior?

Aspiration of CSF for diagnostic purposes is

Any sensory perception that occurs with no external cause is

Cutting a specific nerve to reduce the secretion of gastric acid is

A form of fainting that results from abrupt emotional stress is

Incision of the skull as a surgical approach or to relieve intracranial pressure is

A conduct disorder characterized by hostile, disobedient behavior is

A radiograph of the cerebral arteries, including the internal carotids, taken after the injection of a contrast medium is

A record of the electrical activity of the brain is a(n)

What is an inability to recognize objects by sight, sound, or with other senses?

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