NRS-410V Pathophysiology and Nursing Management of Clients -Ch 14Neurological Disorders - GOULDS PATHOPHYSIOLOGY FOR THE HEALTH PROFESSIONS 6ED

Through what area does the cerebrospinal fluid circulate around the brain and spinal cord? a. Between the double layers of the dura mater b. In the subdural space c. In the subarahnoid space d. Through the arachnoid villWhich of the following is the usual location of language centers? a. Left hemisphere b. Right hemisphere c. Brainstem d. HypothalamusWhat would be the effect of damage to the auditory association area in the left hemisphere? a. Loss of hearing in both ears b. Inability to understand what is heard c. Loss of hearing in the left ear d. Inability to determine the source of the soundWhich of the following applies to the corticospinal tract? a. It is an ascending tract. b. The nerve fibers conduct sensory impulses. c. It is an extrapyramidal tract. d. It is a pyramidal tract for efferent impulses.What is a major function of the limbic system? a. Overall control of fluid balance b. Required for logical thinking, reason, and decision making c. Determines emotional responses d. Responsible for artistic and musical talentsWhere are 1-adrenergic receptors located? a. Bronchiolar walls b. Arteriolar walls c. Cardiac muscle d. Glands of the intestinal tractWhat does a vegetative state refer to? a. Depression of the reticular activating system (RAS) and inability to initiate action b. Loss of awareness and intellectual function but continued brainstem function c. Continuing intellectual function but inability to communicate or move d. Disorientation and confusion with decreased responsivenessWhat is the best definition of aphasia? a. The inability to comprehend or express language appropriately b. Difficulty swallowing c. Loss of the visual field contralateral to the area of damage d. The inability to articulate words clearlyWhich of the following conditions is NOT part of the criteria for a declaration of “brain death”? a. No activity on EEG b. Absence of all reflexes c. No spontaneous respirations d. Presence of any head injury