NSG 5003 Final Exam Questions And Accurate Answers
Rest tremors, rigidity, akinesia, and postural abnormalities result from the atrophy of
neurons in which part of the brain? - ANSWER Basal Ganglia and Substantia nigra
What electrolyte imbalance correlates with lithium toxicity? - ANSWER Sodium
What is the role of the hypothalamus in relation to behaviour and emotions? - ANSWER
The hypothalamus senses changes in the body systems through feedback mechanisms
that initiate additional signaling to stimulate the production of hormones and
neurotransmitters
What is the function of CN VII? If the nerve was impaired, what would you observe of a
patient's facial features? - ANSWER Facial nerve; asymmetry of the face, decreased
taste for sweet, salt, sour, and/or bitter, and/or lack of tears/ salivation
What is the relationship of increased serum calcium and the parathyroid hormone
(PTH)? -ANSWER If serum Calcium is elevated, the cells of the parathyroids make less
PTH or stop to allow the calcium levels to drop
What is open angle glaucoma? Why does it occur? - ANSWER caused by increase
intraocular pressure due to overproduction or impaired drainage
Ataxic cerebral palsy-characterized by gait disturbances and reflects cerebellar
involvement; 5-10% of cases
Folic deficiency anemia and lab findings-lack of folic acid in the blood; folic acid is a
B-vitamin that assists in the production of RBC's; labs would reveal elevated B12,
decreased H&H and decreased serum folate levels
Why is calcium in cell control important? - ANSWER Calcium acts to stabilize, permeate,
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