NF 4.02

Which condition is defined as a porous bone that breaks easily?

• osteoporosis

• sprain

• fracture

• arthritis

Do nerve cells reproduce once they are destroyed?

• yes

• no

Answer explanation

Nerve cells do no replenish, heal, or grow. That is why most nervous system injuries and illnesses result in permaent injury.

The nervous system is divided into how many parts?

• 4

• 3

• 2

• 6

Answer explanation

central nervous system -brain and spinal cord

peripheral nervous system - cranial nerves and spinal nerves

When taking a resident into an elevator while on a stretcher or in a wheelchair you back them in head first.

• True

• False

Which of the following is not a material used on braces?

• wood

• leather

• plastic

• metal

What is a sty?

• inflammation of the eyelid lining

• a tiny abscess at the base of any eyelash

• partial or complete hearing loss

• when the lens of the eye loses its transparency

According to ROM guidelines, each movement is repeated _____ times unless otherwise ordered.

• 10

• 7

• 5

• 3

Which condition is the collapse of a portion of the lung?

• influenza

• cystic fibrosis

• pneumonia

• atelectasis

What type of fracture results in bone fragments imbedded in tissue?

• compound

• single

• greenstick

• comminuted

Which nervous system structure controls your sleep and emotional state?

• cerebrum

• spinal cord

• hypothalamus

• pons