NUR251 - Neurological
system questions with
complete verified
solutions(GRADED A+)
The central nervous system consists of:
A nerves, ganglia and sensory receptors
B networks of neurons
C brain and spinal cord
D spinal nerves - answer C
What 2 electrolytes are essential for action potential?
A Potassium and chlorine
B Potassium and glucose
C Potassium and sodium
D Potassium and magnesium - answer C
The brain has 4 regions. Which region is responsible for gait,
balance and coordination of movement?
A Cerebellum
B Diencephalon
C Cerebrum
D Brainstem - answer A
What is the purpose of cerebrospinal fluid?
, A Provides nourishment for the brain
B All these answers are correct
C Removes waste products of cerebrospinal cellular metabolism
D Protects the brain and spinal cord from trauma - answer B
Which activity best assesses the function of cranial nerve XI (spinal
accessory)?
A Shrug shoulders and turn head against resistance
B Stick out tongue and move it from side to side
C Swallow a sip of water
D Stand on one foot with eyes closed - answer A
When a nurse asks a patient to walk heel to toe, on toes then on
heels, what function is being assessed?
A Thalamus
B Pons
C Cerebellar
D Medulla oblongata - answer C
Dorsiflexion of the big toe and fanning of other toes is called:
A Rhomberg's sign
B Brudzinski's sign
C Kernig's sign
D Babinski's sign - answer D
The patient you are caring for has lower motor neuron injuries.
What type of reflexes would you expect to find during assessment?
A Increased
B Absent
system questions with
complete verified
solutions(GRADED A+)
The central nervous system consists of:
A nerves, ganglia and sensory receptors
B networks of neurons
C brain and spinal cord
D spinal nerves - answer C
What 2 electrolytes are essential for action potential?
A Potassium and chlorine
B Potassium and glucose
C Potassium and sodium
D Potassium and magnesium - answer C
The brain has 4 regions. Which region is responsible for gait,
balance and coordination of movement?
A Cerebellum
B Diencephalon
C Cerebrum
D Brainstem - answer A
What is the purpose of cerebrospinal fluid?
, A Provides nourishment for the brain
B All these answers are correct
C Removes waste products of cerebrospinal cellular metabolism
D Protects the brain and spinal cord from trauma - answer B
Which activity best assesses the function of cranial nerve XI (spinal
accessory)?
A Shrug shoulders and turn head against resistance
B Stick out tongue and move it from side to side
C Swallow a sip of water
D Stand on one foot with eyes closed - answer A
When a nurse asks a patient to walk heel to toe, on toes then on
heels, what function is being assessed?
A Thalamus
B Pons
C Cerebellar
D Medulla oblongata - answer C
Dorsiflexion of the big toe and fanning of other toes is called:
A Rhomberg's sign
B Brudzinski's sign
C Kernig's sign
D Babinski's sign - answer D
The patient you are caring for has lower motor neuron injuries.
What type of reflexes would you expect to find during assessment?
A Increased
B Absent
