NR 507 Week 7 Quiz (Questions & Answers)
NR 507 Week 7 Quiz
1. Q : Cerebral edema is an increase in the fluid content of the
Answer: ventricles.
brain tissue.
neurons.
meninges.
Instructor Cerebral edema is an increase in the fluid content of brain tissue: a net
Explanation: accumulation of water within the brain.
Pts. Received: 2 of 2
Comments:
Q 2. Q: Vomiting is associated with CNS injuries that compress which
anatomic
, location(s)?
Answer: Vestibular nuclei in the lower pons & medulla oblongata
Floor of the third ventricle
Vestibular nuclei in the midbrain
Diencephalon
Vomiting is associated particularly with CNS injuries that (1) involve the
nstructor vestibular nuclei (located in the lower pons & medulla oblongata) or their
Explanation: immediate projections, particularly when double vision (diplopia) also is
present.
Pts. Received: 2 of 2
Comments:
What is the best prognostic indicator of recovery of consciousness or
Q 3. Q:
functional outcome?
Answer: Glasgow Coma Scale
Glasgow Outcome score
Etiology of injury & time since onset of coma
Pupillary reaction & reflective eye movements
Instructor To date there are no specific indicators. Etiology of the injury & time since
Explanation: onset of injury are the currently used prognostic indicators.
Pts. Received: 2 of 2
Comments:
Q 4. Q: With receptive dysphasia (fluent), the individual is able to
Answer: respond in writing, but not in speech.
speak back, but not comprehend speech.
comprehend speech, but not respond verbally.
respond verbally, but not comprehend speech.
NR 507 Week 7 Quiz
1. Q : Cerebral edema is an increase in the fluid content of the
Answer: ventricles.
brain tissue.
neurons.
meninges.
Instructor Cerebral edema is an increase in the fluid content of brain tissue: a net
Explanation: accumulation of water within the brain.
Pts. Received: 2 of 2
Comments:
Q 2. Q: Vomiting is associated with CNS injuries that compress which
anatomic
, location(s)?
Answer: Vestibular nuclei in the lower pons & medulla oblongata
Floor of the third ventricle
Vestibular nuclei in the midbrain
Diencephalon
Vomiting is associated particularly with CNS injuries that (1) involve the
nstructor vestibular nuclei (located in the lower pons & medulla oblongata) or their
Explanation: immediate projections, particularly when double vision (diplopia) also is
present.
Pts. Received: 2 of 2
Comments:
What is the best prognostic indicator of recovery of consciousness or
Q 3. Q:
functional outcome?
Answer: Glasgow Coma Scale
Glasgow Outcome score
Etiology of injury & time since onset of coma
Pupillary reaction & reflective eye movements
Instructor To date there are no specific indicators. Etiology of the injury & time since
Explanation: onset of injury are the currently used prognostic indicators.
Pts. Received: 2 of 2
Comments:
Q 4. Q: With receptive dysphasia (fluent), the individual is able to
Answer: respond in writing, but not in speech.
speak back, but not comprehend speech.
comprehend speech, but not respond verbally.
respond verbally, but not comprehend speech.
