Question 1

The autonomic nervous system is involved in all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  controls involuntary activities such as digestion 
B)  carries messages without conscious thought 
C)  controls speech 
D)  has sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions 
A)  controls involuntary activities such as digestion 
B)  carries messages without conscious thought 
C)  controls speech 
D)  has sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions C

Question 2

An embolus is a blood clot that travels and obstructs a small blood vessel.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

A spasm is an involuntary, sudden movement or contraction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

The main causes of CVA (stroke) include each of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  ruptured blood vessel 
B)  seizures 
C)  plaque 
D)  embolus 
A)  ruptured blood vessel 
B)  seizures 
C)  plaque 
D)  embolus

Question 5

The functions of the nervous system include controlling voluntary body activity and causing movement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Stimuli are changes in the external or internal environment that are strong enough to cause a response.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which statement about the brain is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

A)  The left side of the brain controls the left side of the body. 
B)  The cerebrum controls conscious or voluntary actions of the body. 
C)  The brain has seven parts. 
D)  Brain tumors can be malignant or benign. 
A)  The left side of the brain controls the left side of the body. 
B)  The cerebrum controls conscious or voluntary actions of the body. 
C)  The brain has seven parts. 
D)  Brain tumors can be malignant or benign.

Question 8

"Vascular" means pertains to all the nerves and dendrites in the body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A simple partial seizure usually lasts longer than 30 seconds.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The myelin sheath's task is to insulate the nerve cell.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT true about hearing aids?

Accepted Answer

A)  to test the battery, cup your hand over the hearing aid 
B)  avoid using hair spray on patients with hearing aids 
C)  a whistle sound tells you if the battery is working 
D)  must be washed regularly to remove wax 
A)  to test the battery, cup your hand over the hearing aid 
B)  avoid using hair spray on patients with hearing aids 
C)  a whistle sound tells you if the battery is working 
D)  must be washed regularly to remove wax

Question 12

A clot that remains at its site of formation is known as an embolus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Seizures can be caused by many things including head trauma, tumors, stroke, or unknown causes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following statements is NOT correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Glaucoma is increased pressure inside the eye. 
B)  Rupture means to break open. 
C)  A spasm is an involuntary, sudden movement or contraction. 
D)  Hemiplegic is the same as paraplegia. 
A)  Glaucoma is increased pressure inside the eye. 
B)  Rupture means to break open. 
C)  A spasm is an involuntary, sudden movement or contraction. 
D)  Hemiplegic is the same as paraplegia.

Question 15

A spasm may occur in a paralyzed limb and could be the result of stimulation from exercise, bathing, or dressing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 23: The Nervous System and Related Care

The autonomic nervous system is involved in all of the following EXCEPT:

An embolus is a blood clot that travels and obstructs a small blood vessel.

A spasm is an involuntary, sudden movement or contraction.

The main causes of CVA (stroke) include each of the following EXCEPT:

The functions of the nervous system include controlling voluntary body activity and causing movement.

Stimuli are changes in the external or internal environment that are strong enough to cause a response.

Which statement about the brain is incorrect?

"Vascular" means pertains to all the nerves and dendrites in the body.

A simple partial seizure usually lasts longer than 30 seconds.

The myelin sheath's task is to insulate the nerve cell.

Which of the following is NOT true about hearing aids?

A clot that remains at its site of formation is known as an embolus.

Seizures can be caused by many things including head trauma, tumors, stroke, or unknown causes.

Which of the following statements is NOT correct?

A spasm may occur in a paralyzed limb and could be the result of stimulation from exercise, bathing, or dressing.

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