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Health Assessment Neurological System NCLEX Questions Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
Nurse Harris is providing lifestyle and safety advice to Mr. Baker, a patient with Parkinson's disease. She wants to ensure that Mr. Baker avoids activities that might exacerbate his symptoms or pose a risk to his health. Which of the following should Nurse Harris advise Mr. Baker to avoid?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
Where would you see the nodes of Ranvier?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Nodes of Ranvier are small gaps in the myelin sheath along the axon of a neuron. They play a critical role in the rapid conduction of electrical signals, as the action potential 'jumps' from one node to the next in a process called saltatory conduction. This increases the speed and efficiency of neural communication. Nodes of Ranvier are essential for proper nerve function and are found exclusively on axons.
Question 3 of 5
In the UK, two tests of speed of information processing, verbal memory tests (list learning and story recall), and visual memory tests (design learning and figure recall) is known as:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The Adult Memory and Information Processing Battery (AMIPB) is a comprehensive neuropsychological test used in the UK to assess memory and information processing abilities. It includes tests of verbal memory (e.g., list learning, story recall) and visual memory (e.g., design learning, figure recall), as well as measures of processing speed. This battery is widely used to evaluate cognitive functioning in individuals with neurological disorders or brain injuries.
Question 4 of 5
Impairments in language and communication may manifest in a variety of ways, including deficits in the production of speech (e.g. fluent aphasia), an inability to comprehend or understand speech, and an inability to initiate speech (e.g. nonfluent aphasia). A treatment used with aphasic patients required to communicate without gesturing or pointing is known as:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy (CIMT) is a rehabilitation technique used to improve verbal communication in individuals with aphasia. This approach involves restricting the use of compensatory strategies, such as gesturing or pointing, and encouraging the use of verbal responses. By focusing on intensive verbal practice, CIMT helps individuals regain their ability to communicate effectively and reduces reliance on non-verbal methods.
Question 5 of 5
_______ is a disease of the myelin sheath.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease that affects the myelin sheath, the protective covering of nerve fibers in the central nervous system. In MS, the immune system mistakenly attacks myelin, leading to inflammation, scarring, and impaired nerve signal transmission. Symptoms include muscle weakness, coordination problems, and cognitive difficulties. MS is a chronic condition that can significantly impact a person's quality of life.