Worksheets2-3 disease of nervous system
Total questions: 27
Worksheet time: 11mins
What is the function of the nervous system?
to control and coordinate body functions and systems.
to protect the body from harm.
to identify pain and begin healing.
to break down food.
What controls the nervous system and all decision-making?
Brain
Spinal Cord
Nerves
Neurons
TRUE or FALSE: All nerves have the same job. For example, they all carry messages to the brain
TRUE
FALSE
Abnormal electrical impulses in the neurons of hte brain cause _____
cerebral palsy
cerebrovascular accident
(CVA)
epilepsy
Parkinson's disease
What is the best definition of epilepsy?
Constriction of the bronchi and bronchioles
Muscular disorder that results in destruction of the nervous system
It is when the body cannot make insulin
Nervous system disorder causing a disruption of the electrical impulses resulting in seizures or abnormal disorder
Which term means "a condition of being without sensation"?
anesthesia
aphasia
coma
dysphasia
The correct medical term for someone who suffers from recurrent seizures is:
Alzheimer's disease is a :
communicable disease
degenerative disease
acute disease
Dementia is a form of Alzheimer
True
false
Signs and symptoms of Alzheimer are :
Memory loss
difficulty focusing
Anger issues
weakness in muscles
Dementia is caused by damage to brain cells. This damage interferes with the ability of brain cells to communicate with each other.
true
false
Early warning sign of dementia-Alzheimer's
Calling other people by the same name
forgetfulness
Repeated confusion
Getting lost
Which is considered the most common type of dementia?
Alzheimer Disease
Traumatic brain injury
Vascular Dementia
CVA
Dementia will affect which function?
Attention
Judgement
Memory
Visual Spatial Skills
All of the above
General rule for patients with Alzheimer's disease
Maximum and close supervision
Never restrain them
Be attentive
All of the above
What is Alzheimer's?
A disease of the brain that causes problems with memory, thinking and behavior
Deterioration of the brain causing lack of emotion and physical abilities
What raises the risk of Alzheimer's?
Cardiovascular disease
Head injury
Diabetes
All of the above
______ can be a cause of the Alzheimer's disease.
Environmental factors
Genetics
All of the above
An organic brain disease involving loss of
function in two or more areas of cognition
epilepsy
meningitis
dementia
traumatic brain injury
A condition involving a progressive loss of brain
function with major consequences for memory,
thinking, and behavior
epilepsy
multiple sclerosis
dementia
Alzheimer's disease
A chronic nervous system disease characterized
by a slowly spreading tremor, muscular
weakness, and rigidity
epilepsy
muscular dystophy
Parkinson's disease
meningitis
Symptoms of epilepsy can include:
stomach pain
confusion or dementia
fever
uncontrolled convulsions
The onset of epilepsy most frequently occurs :
in infants and the elderly
in teens and young adults
ages 25-45
over the age of 65
Dementia usually occurs between the ages of 15-35 yrs.
True
False
The single most common cause of dementia is:
stroke
car accident
Alzheimer's disease
high fever
Early symptoms of Alzheimer's may include:
trouble walking
difficulty with routine tasks
bad cough
fainting
