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Quizlet Adult Medical Surgical Head Injury Monitoring Neurological Status Questions
Question 1 of 5
Vital centers for regulating heartbeat, breathing, and blood pressure are located in the:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The medulla oblongata controls vital autonomic functions. [Level: Knowledge]
Question 2 of 5
Which structure is part of the tectum?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The tectum (midbrain roof) includes superior/inferior colliculi. [Level: Knowledge]
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following is best described as an elongated, encapsulated receptor found in the dermal pegs of glabrous skin that is especially abundant on lips and fingertips?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Meissner corpuscles are elongated, encapsulated receptors in glabrous skin dermal pegs, abundant on lips and fingertips, detecting light touch. TMP13 pp. 596, 607-608
Question 4 of 5
Which system transmits somatosensory information with the highest degree of temporal and spatial fidelity?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The dorsal column-medial lemniscal system provides high temporal and spatial fidelity for touch and proprioception. TMP13 p. 610
Question 5 of 5
The highest degree of pain localization comes from which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Simultaneous tactile and pain stimulation enhances pain localization accuracy. TMP13 p. 624