1.
The nurse is caring for a client who has sustained an ischemic stroke. The nurse recognizes that the client is experiencing deficits in which part of the nervous system?
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Peripheral nervous system
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Central nervous system
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Somatic nervous system
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Autonomic nervous system
2.
Parkinson’s disease is associated with balance alterations. Which area is responsible for coordination of movement?
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Cerebrum
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Medulla
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Pons
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Cerebellum
3.
The nurse is caring for a client wearing a neck brace. The client reports the provider informed them that their “neck fracture” may cause some nerve disturbances. Which region of the spinal cord is involved?
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Cervical vertebrae
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Thoracic vertebrae
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Sacral vertebrae
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Lumbar vertebrae
4.
Which specific part of the nervous system involves regulation of involuntary responses of cardiac muscle, smooth muscle contraction, and gland activity?
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Peripheral nervous system
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Central nervous system
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Somatic nervous system
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Autonomic nervous system
5.
The nurse is gathering an admission history from a newly admitted client. The nurse observes that the client appears calm and they have relaxed breathing. Which specific part of the nervous system is activated?
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Peripheral nervous system
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Sympathetic nervous system
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Parasympathetic nervous system
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Autonomic nervous system
6.
The client reports feelings of anxiety related to perceived threats. Which specific part of the nervous system is activated related to this client’s reports?
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Peripheral nervous system
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Sympathetic nervous system
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Parasympathetic nervous system
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Autonomic nervous system
7.
Which communication process is involved in the sending and receiving of electrical signals within the nervous system?
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Neuron
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Neurotransmission
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Homeostasis
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Neurological regulation
8.
What is the most common neurotransmitter of the autonomic nervous system?
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Acetylcholine
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Serotonin
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Histamine
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Glutamate
9.
The client is prescribed a medication that stimulates acetylcholine. Which specific part of the nervous system would be affected?
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Somatic
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Parasympathetic
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Sympathetic
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Central nervous system
10.
The client reports being prescribed a medication that will decrease their heart rate and the heart contraction force. Which receptor would be indicated in this medication?
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Nicotinic
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Alpha1
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Beta3
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Beta1