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Nervous System Questions and Answers (Q&A)

Is nervous system responsible for long term function such as growth?
E. Reyes, Builder
Answered: Sep 23, 2020
Yes. The nervous system is a very complex part of an organism that manages its actions and sensory information by transferring signals to and from different areas of the body. Nervous systems are...Read More

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Which of the following is not a function of the neuroglia?
John Adney
Answered: Sep 23, 2020
Don't microglial cells phagocytize neuronal debris? I think the answer should be "Information processing"

3 Answers

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What does the test assess?
Santepro
Answered: Jan 14, 2025
Cerebral function

The mental status examination assesses functions governed by the cerebrum. Some of these are orientation. attention span. judgment. and abstract reasoning.Option A:...Read More

1 Answer

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What is the major set of large set of nerves running down the spinal column or vertebrae?
Paxalles
Answered: Jan 14, 2025
Spinal cord

1 Answer

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Which term should be used by the nurse to document the client’s gait?
Santepro
Answered: Jan 14, 2025
Helicopod

A helicopod gait is an abnormal gait in which the clients feet make a half circle with each step.Option A: An ataxic gait is staggering and unsteady.Option B: In a dystrophic...Read More

1 Answer

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Which nursing interventions is the most appropriate to perform initially?
R. Barnes, Analyst
Answered: Feb 26, 2019
A client with head trauma that develops a urine output of 300 ml/hr, dry skin, and dry mucous membranes should have their urine specific gravity evaluated by the nurse. Diabetes insipidus is a...Read More

2 Answers

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How is myasthenic crisis different from and cholinergic crises?
Santepro
Answered: Jan 14, 2025
Taking medications on time to maintain therapeutic blood levels

Taking medications correctly to maintain blood levels that are not too low or too high is important.Option A: Overeating is a...Read More

1 Answer

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How would you describe a lymph node?
T. Perez
Answered: May 10, 2018
The lymph node is a small bean-shaped object which factors in the body's immune system. Lymph nodes clean out substances that travel through the lymphatic fluid, and they contain white blood...Read More

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What is assessed by the nurse monitors for GI complications?
Santepro
Answered: Jan 14, 2025
Hematest positive nasogastric tube drainage

Development of a stress ulcer can be detected by hematest positive NG tube aspirate or stool.Options A and C: After spinal cord injury. the...Read More

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Why is vasopressin given IM after a hypophysectomy?
Santepro
Answered: Jan 14, 2025
To replace antidiuretic hormone (ADH) normally secreted by the pituitary.

After hypophysectomy or removal of the pituitary gland. the body cant synthesize ADH.Option A: Somatropin or growth...Read More

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What is the describes decerebrate posturing?
Santepro
Answered: Jan 14, 2025
Back arched; rigid extension of all four extremities.

Decerebrate posturing occurs in patients with damage to the upper brain stem. midbrain. or pons and is demonstrated clinically by the...Read More

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What is an example of integration by the nervous system?
UICAnatomy
Answered: Jan 14, 2025
The decision to run into the house to get money to buy ice cream

1 Answer

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What is essential for memory consolidation?
Rachelelyse
Answered: Jan 14, 2025
Hippocampus

1 Answer

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How would you describe thymus?
Russcrick
Answered: Jan 14, 2025
It stops working as you age

1 Answer

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What should the nurse do if a patient is experiencing seizure activity while in bed?
Santepro
Answered: Jan 14, 2025
Restraining the client’s limbs

The limbs are never restrained because the strong muscle contractions could cause the client harm. If the client is not in bed when seizure activity...Read More

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