Chapter 36 Introduction to the Nervous System Google Slides

Open Ended

Why is understanding the difference between the central nervous system (CNS) and peripheral nervous system (PNS) important for nurses?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the role of neurotransmitters in the nervous system?

• They transmit impulses along axons only.

• They excite or inhibit neurons at synapses.

• They form the myelin sheath around axons.

• They are only found in the central nervous system.

Multiple Choice

Which part of the brain is primarily responsible for controlling and coordinating muscle movements?

• Cerebrum

• Cerebellum

• Brain stem

• Corpus callosum

Open Ended

Name the four lobes of the cerebrum and describe one function for each lobe.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are functions of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)?

• Protects brain structures

• Transmits nerve impulses

• Maintains constant intracranial pressure

• Regulates body temperature

Open Ended

Explain how the spinal cord functions as a pathway for impulses to and from the brain.

Multiple Choice

How many pairs of cranial nerves and spinal nerves are present in the peripheral nervous system?

• 12 cranial, 31 spinal

• 10 cranial, 30 spinal

• 12 cranial, 12 spinal

• 31 cranial, 12 spinal

Multiple Select

Which of the following are functions of the sympathetic nervous system?

• Released during stressful situations

• Slowing heart rate

• Digesting food

• Releasing catecholamines

Multiple Choice

Which neurotransmitter is primarily associated with the parasympathetic nervous system?

• Acetylcholine

• Epinephrine

• Dopamine

• Norepinephrine

Open Ended

Describe the key components of a neurological assessment based on the information provided in the slides.

Multiple Choice

Which posturing is characterized by arms flexed, fists clenched, and legs extended?

• Decorticate posturing

• Decerebrate posturing

• Flaccidity

• Somnolent posturing

Multiple Choice

During a pupil assessment, which finding may indicate a central nervous system disorder?

• Unequal pupils

• Normal pupil size

• Rapid reaction to light

• Both pupils constricting equally

Multiple Choice

Which diagnostic test is specifically used to assess the brain's cerebral blood flow and status of receptors, and is helpful in diagnosing Alzheimer and Parkinson diseases?

• Computed tomography (CT)

• Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

• Single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT)

• Position emission tomography (PET)

Open Ended

Compare and contrast the purposes of electroencephalogram (EEG) and nerve conduction studies in neurologic testing.

Multiple Choice

After a lumbar puncture, what are two important nursing interventions to prevent complications?

• Position client flat for 3 hours and observe for neurologic abnormalities

• Allow the client to ambulate immediately and provide fluids

• Apply heat to the puncture site and encourage deep breathing

• Restrict fluids and elevate the head of the bed

Open Ended

How do impulses travel along neurons, and what role do synapses play in this process?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a function of neurotransmitters in the nervous system?

• Excite neurons

• Inhibit neurons

• Transmit impulses along axons

• Cover axons with myelin