Question 1

Peripheral neuropathy affects:

Accepted Answer

A) Somatic nerves,autonomic nerves,or both 
B) Central nerves,peripheral nerves,or both 
C) Sympathetic nerves,parasympathetic nerves,or both 
D) Sensory nerves,motor nerves,or both 
A) Somatic nerves,autonomic nerves,or both 
B) Central nerves,peripheral nerves,or both 
C) Sympathetic nerves,parasympathetic nerves,or both 
D) Sensory nerves,motor nerves,or both D

Question 2

The two main types of stroke are:

Accepted Answer

A) Petit and grand 
B) Ischemic and hemorrhagic 
C) Benign and malignant 
D) Cerebral and arterial 
A) Petit and grand 
B) Ischemic and hemorrhagic 
C) Benign and malignant 
D) Cerebral and arterial B

Question 3

A client with Guillain-Barré syndrome:

Accepted Answer

A) Is locally contraindicated for massage 
B) Should postpone massage until full recovery has occurred 
C) Requires assistance getting on and off the massage table due to pharmacotherapy 
D) Is sensitive to scented oils and candles 
A) Is locally contraindicated for massage 
B) Should postpone massage until full recovery has occurred 
C) Requires assistance getting on and off the massage table due to pharmacotherapy 
D) Is sensitive to scented oils and candles B

Question 4

Which of the following is a congenital defect characterized by failure of the posterior spinous processes of the vertebral column to close,usually in the lumbar spine?

Accepted Answer

A) Amyotrophic lateral dysplasia 
B) Myasthenia gravis 
C) Spina bifida 
D) Shingles 
A) Amyotrophic lateral dysplasia 
B) Myasthenia gravis 
C) Spina bifida 
D) Shingles

Question 5

Which of the following is most often due to repetitive use of the wrist?

Accepted Answer

A) Carpal tunnel syndrome 
B) Palsy 
C) Poliomyelitis 
D) Multiple sclerosis 
A) Carpal tunnel syndrome 
B) Palsy 
C) Poliomyelitis 
D) Multiple sclerosis

Question 6

Which of the following is inflammation of the sciatic nerve?

Accepted Answer

A) Compartment syndrome 
B) Tennis elbow 
C) Dowager's hip 
D) Sciatica 
A) Compartment syndrome 
B) Tennis elbow 
C) Dowager's hip 
D) Sciatica

Question 7

For a client with trigeminal neuralgia:

Accepted Answer

A) Massage is contraindicated 
B) Avoid massaging the face and scalp 
C) Use only the prone position 
D) Schedule sessions of shorter-than-normal duration 
A) Massage is contraindicated 
B) Avoid massaging the face and scalp 
C) Use only the prone position 
D) Schedule sessions of shorter-than-normal duration

Question 8

Which of the following nerves is most affected in persons with carpal tunnel syndrome?

Accepted Answer

A) Musculocutaneous 
B) Median 
C) Ulnar 
D) Radial 
A) Musculocutaneous 
B) Median 
C) Ulnar 
D) Radial

Question 9

Dementia typically interferes with work and social activities because it:

Accepted Answer

A) Causes muscle fiber conduction 
B) Causes vision and hearing loss 
C) Affects thinking,remembering,and communicating 
D) Causes peripheral neuropathy 
A) Causes muscle fiber conduction 
B) Causes vision and hearing loss 
C) Affects thinking,remembering,and communicating 
D) Causes peripheral neuropathy

Question 10

What disorder results in progressive neural demyelination?

Accepted Answer

A) Alzheimer disease 
B) Myasthenia gravis 
C) Spinal palsy 
D) Multiple sclerosis 
A) Alzheimer disease 
B) Myasthenia gravis 
C) Spinal palsy 
D) Multiple sclerosis

Question 11

Which of the following is protrusion of the nucleus pulposus through a tear in the annulus fibrosus?

Accepted Answer

A) Ankylosing spondylitis 
B) de Quervain spondylitis 
C) Herniated disc 
D) Itinerant disc 
A) Ankylosing spondylitis 
B) de Quervain spondylitis 
C) Herniated disc 
D) Itinerant disc

Question 12

Which of the following is a type of dementia that produces a typical profile of mental deterioration?

Accepted Answer

A) Radiculopathy 
B) Dysthymia 
C) Cerebral palsy 
D) Alzheimer disease 
A) Radiculopathy 
B) Dysthymia 
C) Cerebral palsy 
D) Alzheimer disease

Question 13

Which of the following is caused by a compression of nerves in the brachial plexus and/or the subclavian artery and vein?

Accepted Answer

A) Thoracic outlet syndrome 
B) Brachial compartment syndrome 
C) Sciatica 
D) Brachial radiculopathy 
A) Thoracic outlet syndrome 
B) Brachial compartment syndrome 
C) Sciatica 
D) Brachial radiculopathy

Question 14

Which of the following autoimmune disorders is caused by a loss of acetylcholine receptors at the neuromuscular junction?

Accepted Answer

A) Guillain Barré syndrome 
B) Poliomyelitis 
C) Parkinson disease 
D) Myasthenia gravis 
A) Guillain Barré syndrome 
B) Poliomyelitis 
C) Parkinson disease 
D) Myasthenia gravis

Question 15

What is a synonym for trigeminal neuralgia?

Accepted Answer

A) Postherpetic neuralgia 
B) Acute idiopathic polyneuritis 
C) Tic douloureux 
D) Obsessive compulsive disorder 
A) Postherpetic neuralgia 
B) Acute idiopathic polyneuritis 
C) Tic douloureux 
D) Obsessive compulsive disorder

Question 16

Which of the following is a term for explosive episodes of uncontrolled and excessive electrical activity in the brain also known as a "lightning storm in the brain"?

Accepted Answer

A) Seizure disorder 
B) Conjunctivitis 
C) Encephalitis 
D) Hypothalamic neuralgia 
A) Seizure disorder 
B) Conjunctivitis 
C) Encephalitis 
D) Hypothalamic neuralgia

Question 17

Migraine headaches appear to be caused by:

Accepted Answer

A) Muscle tension in the cervical area 
B) Lack of vitamin C 
C) Chemical imbalance that dilates and inflames blood vessels 
D) Harsh sounds and lights 
A) Muscle tension in the cervical area 
B) Lack of vitamin C 
C) Chemical imbalance that dilates and inflames blood vessels 
D) Harsh sounds and lights

Question 18

A client with multiple sclerosis:

Accepted Answer

A) Should schedule appointments when he or she begins feeling ill 
B) Should be evaluated at every visit because symptoms change 
C) Should be treated with neuromuscular techniques to increase nerve transmission 
D) Is contraindicated for massage 
A) Should schedule appointments when he or she begins feeling ill 
B) Should be evaluated at every visit because symptoms change 
C) Should be treated with neuromuscular techniques to increase nerve transmission 
D) Is contraindicated for massage

Question 19

What is another term used to denote amyotrophic lateral sclerosis?

Accepted Answer

A) Lou Gehrig disease 
B) Myasthenia gravis 
C) Huntington disease 
D) Bell palsy 
A) Lou Gehrig disease 
B) Myasthenia gravis 
C) Huntington disease 
D) Bell palsy

Question 20

With degenerative disc disease:

Accepted Answer

A) Massage is contraindicated. 
B) Only mobilizations are indicated. 
C) Only gentle gliding over the affected area is indicated after positioning the client for comfort. 
D) Longer sessions enhance improvements. 
A) Massage is contraindicated. 
B) Only mobilizations are indicated. 
C) Only gentle gliding over the affected area is indicated after positioning the client for comfort. 
D) Longer sessions enhance improvements.

Peripheral neuropathy affects:

The two main types of stroke are:

A client with Guillain-Barré syndrome:

Which of the following is a congenital defect characterized by failure of the posterior spinous processes of the vertebral column to close,usually in the lumbar spine?

Which of the following is most often due to repetitive use of the wrist?

Which of the following is inflammation of the sciatic nerve?

For a client with trigeminal neuralgia:

Which of the following nerves is most affected in persons with carpal tunnel syndrome?

Dementia typically interferes with work and social activities because it:

What disorder results in progressive neural demyelination?

Which of the following is protrusion of the nucleus pulposus through a tear in the annulus fibrosus?

Which of the following is a type of dementia that produces a typical profile of mental deterioration?

Which of the following is caused by a compression of nerves in the brachial plexus and/or the subclavian artery and vein?

Which of the following autoimmune disorders is caused by a loss of acetylcholine receptors at the neuromuscular junction?

What is a synonym for trigeminal neuralgia?

Which of the following is a term for explosive episodes of uncontrolled and excessive electrical activity in the brain also known as a "lightning storm in the brain"?

Migraine headaches appear to be caused by:

A client with multiple sclerosis:

What is another term used to denote amyotrophic lateral sclerosis?

With degenerative disc disease:

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Exam 6: Neurologic Pathologies

Peripheral neuropathy affects:

The two main types of stroke are:

A client with Guillain-Barré syndrome:

Which of the following is a congenital defect characterized by failure of the posterior spinous processes of the vertebral column to close,usually in the lumbar spine?

Which of the following is most often due to repetitive use of the wrist?

Which of the following is inflammation of the sciatic nerve?

For a client with trigeminal neuralgia:

Which of the following nerves is most affected in persons with carpal tunnel syndrome?

Dementia typically interferes with work and social activities because it:

What disorder results in progressive neural demyelination?

Which of the following is protrusion of the nucleus pulposus through a tear in the annulus fibrosus?

Which of the following is a type of dementia that produces a typical profile of mental deterioration?

Which of the following is caused by a compression of nerves in the brachial plexus and/or the subclavian artery and vein?

Which of the following autoimmune disorders is caused by a loss of acetylcholine receptors at the neuromuscular junction?

What is a synonym for trigeminal neuralgia?

Which of the following is a term for explosive episodes of uncontrolled and excessive electrical activity in the brain also known as a "lightning storm in the brain"?

Migraine headaches appear to be caused by:

A client with multiple sclerosis:

What is another term used to denote amyotrophic lateral sclerosis?

With degenerative disc disease:

Disease Awareness and Infection Control

Treatment Planning

Medications

Dermatologic Pathologies

Musculoskeletal Pathologies

Endocrine Pathologies

Cardiovascular Pathologies

Lymphatic and Immune Pathologies

Respiratory Pathologies

Gastrointestinal Pathologies

Urinary Pathologies

Reproductive Pathologies,conditions,and Sexually Transmittedinfections

Cancer

Mental Disorders

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