43 Best Nervous System Questions and Answers (Q&A) - ProProfs Discuss

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"

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What does the test assess?

Santepro
Answered: Nov 21, 2024

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

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What is the major set of large set of nerves running down the spinal column or vertebrae?

Paxalles
Answered: Nov 21, 2024

Spinal cord

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Which term should be used by the nurse to document the clientâ€™s gait?

Santepro
Answered: Nov 21, 2024

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

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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

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How is myasthenic crisis different from and cholinergic crises?

Santepro
Answered: Nov 21, 2024

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

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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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Why is vasopressin given IM after a hypophysectomy?

Santepro
Answered: Nov 21, 2024

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 assessed by the nurse monitors for GI complications?

Santepro
Answered: Nov 21, 2024

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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What is the describes decerebrate posturing?

Santepro
Answered: Nov 21, 2024

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: Nov 21, 2024

The decision to run into the house to get money to buy ice cream

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What is essential for memory consolidation?

Rachelelyse
Answered: Nov 21, 2024

Hippocampus

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How would you describe thymus?

Russcrick
Answered: Nov 21, 2024

It stops working as you age

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What should the nurse do if a patient is experiencing seizure activity while in bed?

Santepro
Answered: Nov 21, 2024

Restraining the clientâ€™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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