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Quizlet Adult Medical Surgical Head Injury Monitoring Neurological Status Questions
Question 1 of 5
Schizophrenia
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Schizophrenia features hallucinations and delusions, distinguishing it from depression or dementia.
Question 2 of 5
The ability to respond to a stimulus is termed:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Irritability is the ability of neurons (and other cells) to respond to stimuli, distinct from conductivity (signal transmission).
Question 3 of 5
The vital centers for the control of visceral activities such as heart rate, breathing, blood pressure, swallowing, and vomiting are located in the:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The medulla oblongata contains vital centers for heart rate, breathing, blood pressure, and reflexes like swallowing and vomiting.
Question 4 of 5
Squirrels don't come out at night because they can't see in the dark. This is because
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Squirrels, diurnal animals, lack rods (night vision photoreceptors) and rely on cones, limiting their vision in low light.
Question 5 of 5
The function of the Visual system include all of the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The visual system detects relative intensity differences, not absolute intensity, for contrast; it also regulates rhythms (via SCN) and controls optics.