Question 1

Of the following people, who is at highest risk for a cerebrovascular accident (CVA)?

Accepted Answer

A) White women older than 65 years of age 
B) Black women older than 70 years of age 
C) Black men older than 65 years of age 
D) White men older than 70 years of age 
A) White women older than 65 years of age 
B) Black women older than 70 years of age 
C) Black men older than 65 years of age 
D) White men older than 70 years of age B

Question 2

Myasthenia gravis:

Accepted Answer

A) is an acute autoimmune disease. 
B) affects the nerve roots. 
C) may result in adrenergic crisis. 
D) causes muscle weakness. 
A) is an acute autoimmune disease. 
B) affects the nerve roots. 
C) may result in adrenergic crisis. 
D) causes muscle weakness. D

Question 3

Rebleeding after a subarachnoid hemorrhage is a significant risk and occurs most often up to 4 weeks after the initial hemorrhage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Match the terms with the corresponding descriptions.
-Encephalitis

Accepted Answer

A) Complication of mastoiditis 
B) Opportunistic infection 
C) CNS manifestation of tuberculosis 
D) Mosquito-borne viral infection 
E) Tick-borne bacterial infection 
A) Complication of mastoiditis 
B) Opportunistic infection 
C) CNS manifestation of tuberculosis 
D) Mosquito-borne viral infection 
E) Tick-borne bacterial infection

Question 5

In cases of subarachnoid hemorrhage, the intracranial pressure (ICP) may approach levels of diastolic blood pressure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

What is the central component of the pathogenic model of multiple sclerosis?

Accepted Answer

A) Myelination of nerve fibers in the PNS 
B) Demyelination of nerve fibers in the CNS 
C) Development of neurofibrillary tangles in the CNS 
D) Inherited autosomal dominant trait with high penetrance 
A) Myelination of nerve fibers in the PNS 
B) Demyelination of nerve fibers in the CNS 
C) Development of neurofibrillary tangles in the CNS 
D) Inherited autosomal dominant trait with high penetrance

Question 7

Match the terms with the corresponding descriptions.
-Caused most commonly by motor vehicle accidents

Accepted Answer

A) Contusion 
B) Extradural hematoma 
C) Subdural hematoma 
A) Contusion 
B) Extradural hematoma 
C) Subdural hematoma

Question 8

A man was in an automobile accident in which his forehead struck the windshield.A blunt force injury to the forehead would result in a coup injury to the _____ region.

Accepted Answer

A) frontal 
B) temporal 
C) parietal 
D) occipital 
A) frontal 
B) temporal 
C) parietal 
D) occipital

Question 9

A herniation of which disk would likely result in motor and sensory changes of the lateral lower legs and soles of the feet?

Accepted Answer

A) L2-L3 
B) L3-L5 
C) L5-S1 
D) S2-S3 
A) L2-L3 
B) L3-L5 
C) L5-S1 
D) S2-S3

Question 10

Which clinical manifestation is characteristic of cluster headaches?

Accepted Answer

A) Aura before the headache with photophobia and nausea and vomiting 
B) Severe unilateral tearing, burning, or temporal pain 
C) Gradual onset of bilateral pain with sensation of a tight band around the head 
D) Throbbing headache with intermittent burning sensation 
A) Aura before the headache with photophobia and nausea and vomiting 
B) Severe unilateral tearing, burning, or temporal pain 
C) Gradual onset of bilateral pain with sensation of a tight band around the head 
D) Throbbing headache with intermittent burning sensation

Question 11

Myasthenia gravis is characterized by extreme fatigue that improves with rest.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Bacterial meningitis can develop as a consequence of ear or gum infections.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Microinfarcts resulting in pure motor or pure sensory deficits are the result of which type of stroke?

Accepted Answer

A) Embolic 
B) Hemorrhagic 
C) Lacunar 
D) Thrombotic 
A) Embolic 
B) Hemorrhagic 
C) Lacunar 
D) Thrombotic

Question 14

In encephalitis, viruses gain access to the central nervous system (CNS) through blood or peripheral nerves.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which clinical finding is considered a diagnostic indicator for an arteriovenous malformation (AVM)?

Accepted Answer

A) Systolic bruit over the carotid artery 
B) Decreased level of consciousness 
C) Hypertension with bradycardia 
D) Diastolic bruit over the temporal artery 
A) Systolic bruit over the carotid artery 
B) Decreased level of consciousness 
C) Hypertension with bradycardia 
D) Diastolic bruit over the temporal artery

Question 16

Match the terms with the corresponding descriptions.
-Produces immediate but short-lasting unconsciousness

Accepted Answer

A) Contusion 
B) Extradural hematoma 
C) Subdural hematoma 
A) Contusion 
B) Extradural hematoma 
C) Subdural hematoma

Question 17

Autonomic hyperreflexia is likely to occur before spinal shock is resolved.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The type of vascular malformation that most often results in hemorrhage is:

Accepted Answer

A) cavernous angioma. 
B) venous angioma. 
C) capillary telangiectasia. 
D) arteriovenous malformation. 
A) cavernous angioma. 
B) venous angioma. 
C) capillary telangiectasia. 
D) arteriovenous malformation.

Question 19

_____ are most at risk of spinal cord injury from minor trauma.

Accepted Answer

A) Children 
B) Adolescents 
C) Adults 
D) Older adults 
A) Children 
B) Adolescents 
C) Adults 
D) Older adults

Question 20

Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS):

Accepted Answer

A) is preceded by a viral illness. 
B) involves a deficit in acetylcholine. 
C) results in asymmetric paralysis. 
D) is an outcome of HIV. 
A) is preceded by a viral illness. 
B) involves a deficit in acetylcholine. 
C) results in asymmetric paralysis. 
D) is an outcome of HIV.

Exam 17: Disorders of the Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems and the Neuromuscular Junction

Of the following people, who is at highest risk for a cerebrovascular accident (CVA)?

Myasthenia gravis:

Rebleeding after a subarachnoid hemorrhage is a significant risk and occurs most often up to 4 weeks after the initial hemorrhage.

Match the terms with the corresponding descriptions. -Encephalitis

In cases of subarachnoid hemorrhage, the intracranial pressure (ICP) may approach levels of diastolic blood pressure.

What is the central component of the pathogenic model of multiple sclerosis?

Match the terms with the corresponding descriptions. -Caused most commonly by motor vehicle accidents

A man was in an automobile accident in which his forehead struck the windshield.A blunt force injury to the forehead would result in a coup injury to the _____ region.

A herniation of which disk would likely result in motor and sensory changes of the lateral lower legs and soles of the feet?

Which clinical manifestation is characteristic of cluster headaches?

Myasthenia gravis is characterized by extreme fatigue that improves with rest.

Bacterial meningitis can develop as a consequence of ear or gum infections.

Microinfarcts resulting in pure motor or pure sensory deficits are the result of which type of stroke?

In encephalitis, viruses gain access to the central nervous system (CNS) through blood or peripheral nerves.

Which clinical finding is considered a diagnostic indicator for an arteriovenous malformation (AVM)?

Match the terms with the corresponding descriptions. -Produces immediate but short-lasting unconsciousness

Autonomic hyperreflexia is likely to occur before spinal shock is resolved.

The type of vascular malformation that most often results in hemorrhage is:

_____ are most at risk of spinal cord injury from minor trauma.

Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS):

Cellular Biology

Altered Cellular and Tissue Biology

The Cellular Environment: Fluids and Electrolytes, Acids and Bases

Genes and Genetic Diseases

Genes, Environment, and Common Diseases

Innate Immunity: Inflammation

Adaptive Immunity

Alterations in Immunity and Inflammation

Infection

Stress and Disease

Biology, Clinical Manifestations, and Treatment of Cancer

Cancer Epidemiology

Cancer in Children

Structure and Function of the Neurologic System

Pain, Temperature Regulation, Sleep, and Sensory Function

Alterations in Cognitive Systems, Cerebral Hemodynamics and Motor Function

Neurobiology of Schizophrenia, Mood Disorders, and Anxiety Disorders

Alterations of Neurologic Function in Children

Mechanisms of Hormonal Regulation

Alterations of Hormonal Regulation

Structure and Function of the Reproductive System

Alterations of the Reproductive Systems

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Structure and Function of the Hematologic System

Alterations of Erythrocyte Function

Alterations of Leukocyte, Lymphoid, and Hemostatic Function

Alterations of Hematologic Function in Children

Structure and Function of the Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems

Alterations of Cardiovascular Function

Alterations of Cardiovascular Function in Children

Structure and Function of the Pulmonary System

Alterations of Pulmonary Function

Alterations of Pulmonary Function in Children

Structure and Function of the Renal and Urologic Systems

Alterations of Renal and Urinary Tract Function

Alterations of Renal and Urinary Tract Function in Children

Structure and Function of the Digestive System

Alterations of Digestive Function

Alterations of Digestive Function in Children

Structure and Function of the Musculoskeletal System

Alterations of Musculoskeletal Function

Alterations of Musculoskeletal Function in Children

Structure, Function, and Disorders of the Integument

Alterations of the Integument in Children

Shock, Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome, and Burns in Adult

Shock, Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome, and Burns in Children

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