Question 1

Which statement is true about hydrocephalus?

Accepted Answer

A)  It can be diagnosed and treated in utero. 
B)  Enlargement of the infant's skull is limited,because the skull bones are fused at birth. 
C)  A shunt must be implanted surgically as soon as possible after birth. 
D)  Brain damage can be reversed if a shunt is placed surgically immediately after birth. 
A)  It can be diagnosed and treated in utero. 
B)  Enlargement of the infant's skull is limited,because the skull bones are fused at birth. 
C)  A shunt must be implanted surgically as soon as possible after birth. 
D)  Brain damage can be reversed if a shunt is placed surgically immediately after birth.

Question 2

Coumadin or heparin would be prescribed for a patient who has been diagnosed with TIAs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Parkinson's disease

Accepted Answer

A)  affects men more often than women. 
B)  is caused by a deficiency of the neurotransmitter dopamine. 
C)  is progressive and has no cure. 
D)  All of the above 
E)  B and C 
A)  affects men more often than women. 
B)  is caused by a deficiency of the neurotransmitter dopamine. 
C)  is progressive and has no cure. 
D)  All of the above 
E)  B and C

Question 4

Supportive cells of the nervous system are called ______________ cells.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Supportive cells of the nervous system are...

Question 5

For which neurologic disorder should patients with hypertension and an elevated cholesterol level be monitored?

Accepted Answer

A)  CVA 
B)  Brain tumors 
C)  Migraines 
D)  ALS 
A)  CVA 
B)  Brain tumors 
C)  Migraines 
D)  ALS

Question 6

Patients diagnosed with grand mal seizures may be treated with which of the following medications?

Accepted Answer

A)  Neurontin 
B)  Cognex 
C)  Lamictal 
D)  A and C 
A)  Neurontin 
B)  Cognex 
C)  Lamictal 
D)  A and C

Question 7

To which part of the nervous system do the cranial nerves belong?

Accepted Answer

A)  Autonomic 
B)  Central 
C)  Parasympathetic 
D)  Peripheral 
A)  Autonomic 
B)  Central 
C)  Parasympathetic 
D)  Peripheral

Question 8

During a grand mal seizure,the patient goes through a tonic phase of muscle twitching and jerking,followed by a clonic phase of generalized stiff muscles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Impulses are carried away from the cell body through the

Accepted Answer

A)  dendrite. 
B)  myelin sheath. 
C)  axon. 
D)  neuron. 
A)  dendrite. 
B)  myelin sheath. 
C)  axon. 
D)  neuron.

Question 10

A person experiencing a petit mal seizure has extended episodes (10 to 15 minutes)of staring into space without awareness of the surroundings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What is the most important clinical manifestation of cerebrovascular disease (CVD)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Thrombus 
B)  Transient ischemic attack 
C)  Cerebrovascular accident 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Thrombus 
B)  Transient ischemic attack 
C)  Cerebrovascular accident 
D)  None of the above

Question 12

Which statement is not true of ALS?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is a progressive neurologic disease that results in muscle atrophy. 
B)  Death usually occurs because of respiratory failure. 
C)  It occurs most frequently in women in their 30s. 
D)  The cause is unknown. 
A)  It is a progressive neurologic disease that results in muscle atrophy. 
B)  Death usually occurs because of respiratory failure. 
C)  It occurs most frequently in women in their 30s. 
D)  The cause is unknown.

Question 13

A patient with MS who shows worsening of symptoms is experiencing a(n)________________ of the disease.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A patient with MS who shows worsening...

Question 14

Which statement is not true about brain tumors?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are always primary tumors. 
B)  They may be a secondary growth from a tumor located elsewhere in the body. 
C)  Benign tumors can be fatal. 
D)  An eye exam reveals papilledema. 
A)  They are always primary tumors. 
B)  They may be a secondary growth from a tumor located elsewhere in the body. 
C)  Benign tumors can be fatal. 
D)  An eye exam reveals papilledema.

Question 15

Bipolar disorders are also called mood disorders in which patients go through cycles of extreme highs and extreme lows.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Peripheral neuropathy is frequently seen in patients with what other health problem?

Accepted Answer

A)  Parkinson's disease 
B)  Diabetes mellitus 
C)  Meningitis 
D)  A secondary brain tumor 
A)  Parkinson's disease 
B)  Diabetes mellitus 
C)  Meningitis 
D)  A secondary brain tumor

Question 17

ALS can be cured if it is diagnosed early enough.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The mother of a 10-year-old boy calls the office,concerned about her son.He fell a little while ago and hit his head.She wants to know what signs she should look for to determine whether he has a head injury.Summarize four immediate signs that might occur.She also wants to know what she should look out for in the next few days.Include in your explanation four possible signs and symptoms that may occur a few days after a head injury.Should the child be seen by the physician?

Accepted Answer

Signs that occur seconds to minutes afte

Question 19

A patient calls to report symptoms that are commonly associated with the flu.However,he has not improved after 2 weeks of rest,so he may have

Accepted Answer

A)  ALS. 
B)  CVA. 
C)  encephalitis. 
D)  MS. 
A)  ALS. 
B)  CVA. 
C)  encephalitis. 
D)  MS.

Question 20

MS is caused by progressive demyelination of the covering on the axon of the neuron.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 20: Assisting in Neurology and Mental Health

Which statement is true about hydrocephalus?

Coumadin or heparin would be prescribed for a patient who has been diagnosed with TIAs.

Parkinson's disease

Supportive cells of the nervous system are called ______________ cells.

For which neurologic disorder should patients with hypertension and an elevated cholesterol level be monitored?

Patients diagnosed with grand mal seizures may be treated with which of the following medications?

To which part of the nervous system do the cranial nerves belong?

During a grand mal seizure,the patient goes through a tonic phase of muscle twitching and jerking,followed by a clonic phase of generalized stiff muscles.

Impulses are carried away from the cell body through the

A person experiencing a petit mal seizure has extended episodes (10 to 15 minutes)of staring into space without awareness of the surroundings.

What is the most important clinical manifestation of cerebrovascular disease (CVD)?

Which statement is not true of ALS?

A patient with MS who shows worsening of symptoms is experiencing a(n)________________ of the disease.

Which statement is not true about brain tumors?

Bipolar disorders are also called mood disorders in which patients go through cycles of extreme highs and extreme lows.

Peripheral neuropathy is frequently seen in patients with what other health problem?

ALS can be cured if it is diagnosed early enough.

A patient calls to report symptoms that are commonly associated with the flu.However,he has not improved after 2 weeks of rest,so he may have

MS is caused by progressive demyelination of the covering on the axon of the neuron.

Competency-Based Education and the Medical Assistant Student

The Health Record

Infection Control

Patient Assessment

Patient Education

Nutrition and Health Promotion

Vital Signs

Assisting With the Primary Physical Examination

Principles of Pharmacology

Pharmacology Math

Administering Medications

Safety and Emergency Practices

Assisting in Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology

Assisting in Dermatology

Assisting in Gastroenterology

Assisting in Urology and Male Reproduction

Assisting in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Assisting in Pediatrics

Assisting in Orthopedic Medicine

Assisting in Endocrinology

Assisting in Pulmonary Medicine

Assisting in Cardiology

Assisting in Geriatrics

Principles of Electrocardiography

Assisting With Diagnostic Imaging

Assisting in the Clinical Laboratory

Assisting in the Analysis of Urine

Assisting in Blood Collection

Assisting in the Analysis of Blood

Assisting in Microbiology and Immunology

Surgical Supplies and Instruments

Surgical Asepsis and Assisting With Surgical Procedures

Career Development and Life Skills

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