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Health Assessment Neurological System Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Nurse Cooper is preparing a teaching plan for a client who has started taking levodopa for Parkinson's disease. She plans to educate the client about common side effects associated with this medication. Which side effect should Nurse Cooper include in her teaching plan?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
The poison curare is a(n) ________ for the neurotransmitter acetylcholine.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Curare is an antagonist for the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, meaning it blocks acetylcholine receptors at the neuromuscular junction. This prevents acetylcholine from binding to its receptors and initiating muscle contraction, leading to paralysis. Curare has been used historically as a poison and in medical procedures to induce muscle relaxation. Its action highlights the importance of acetylcholine in muscle function and the effects of receptor blockade.
Question 3 of 5
The brain's ability to change in response to experience or damage is called:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Neuroplasticity refers to the brain's ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections in response to learning, experience, or injury. This adaptability allows the brain to compensate for damage and recover lost functions. Neuroplasticity is the basis for learning and memory and plays a crucial role in rehabilitation after brain injury. It highlights the brain's remarkable capacity for change and adaptation.
Question 4 of 5
In the United States of America one most common neuropsychological tests used is known as:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Halstead-Reitan Neuropsychological Test Battery is one of the most commonly used neuropsychological assessments in the United States. It consists of a series of tests designed to evaluate brain and nervous system functioning, including measures of cognitive, motor, and sensory abilities. This battery is particularly useful for diagnosing brain damage, assessing the severity of neurological disorders, and planning rehabilitation strategies.
Question 5 of 5
In brain injury a severe trauma in which the brain is not just jarred but the impact also causes bruising to the brain is known as:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A contusion is a type of brain injury characterized by bruising and damage to brain tissue, often resulting from a direct impact to the head. Unlike a concussion, which involves temporary dysfunction without visible damage, a contusion causes physical injury to the brain, leading to swelling, bleeding, and potential long-term neurological deficits. Contusions require careful monitoring and treatment to prevent complications such as increased intracranial pressure.