ion 1 1..2 points
What is the most common infratentorial brain disease process that
results in the direct destruction of the reticulating activation system
(RAS)? Select one.
Question options:
a) Neoplasms
b) Abscesses
c) Cerebrovascular disease
d) Demyelinating disease
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Infratentorial disorders produce a decline in arousal through a direct destructio
pathways. The most common cause of direct destruction is cerebrovascular disea
demyelinating diseases, neoplasms, granulomas, abscesses, and head injury also
brainstem destruction by tissue compression.
ion 2 1..2 points
Which vascular malformation is characterized by arteries that feed
directly into veins through vascular tangles of abnormal vessels?
Select one.
Question options:
a) Arteriovenous malformation
b) Arteriovenous angioma
c) Capillary telangiectasia
d) Cavernous angioma
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In an arteriovenous malformation (AVM), arteries feed directly into veins throug
of malformed vessels. A cavernous angioma is a blood vessel abnormality associa
hematomas. Telangiectasia are simple "spider veins" usually found on the skin. A
angioma usually is found deep within the brain and often leads to seizures and h
ion 3 1..2 points
A patient has finally been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral
sclerosis (ALS) after seeing several physicians. The patient expresses
frustration that the diagnosis has taken so long. What information
can the healthcare professional give to the patient about this
situation? Select one.
Question options:
a) Lack of sensation makes it hard to describe.
b) Only upper motor neurons are involved.
, c) Several nerves are connected to each muscle.
d) Many diseases cause weakness and fatigue.
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The weakness resulting from the segmental paresis and paralysis characteristic
injury is difficult to recognize because two or more nerve roots supply each mus
do cause weakness and fatigue, but this answer is not specific for ALS. ALS invol
lower motor neurons. The disease involves a disturbance in motor, not sensory f
ion 4 1..2 points
A parent reports that her child has reddened eyes with purulent
drainage. What instruction by the healthcare professional is most
appropriate?
Question options:
a) Have the child wear well-fitting sunglasses.
b) Use a separate towel for this child only.
c) Give the child soothing saline eyedrops.
d) Tell the child not to go outside during recess.
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Acute bacterial conjunctivitis (pinkeye) is an inflammation of the conjunctiva (m
covering the front part of the eyeball) and is characterized by pink eyes and muc
Meticulous handwashing and the use of separate personal care items, like towel
prevent spread. Soothing saline eyedrops may or may not help. This disease is hi
the child should not be in school until the infection is resolved.
ion 5 1..2 points
Most aphasias are associated with cerebrovascular accidents
involving which artery? Select one.
Question options:
a) Posterior communicating
b) Middle cerebral
c) Circle of Willis
d) Anterior communicating
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Aphasias are usually associated with a cerebrovascular accident involving the m
or one of its many branches. Damage to or occlusion of any of the other options
aphasias.
ion 6 1..2 points
What is the most common infratentorial brain disease process that
results in the direct destruction of the reticulating activation system
(RAS)? Select one.
Question options:
a) Neoplasms
b) Abscesses
c) Cerebrovascular disease
d) Demyelinating disease
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Infratentorial disorders produce a decline in arousal through a direct destructio
pathways. The most common cause of direct destruction is cerebrovascular disea
demyelinating diseases, neoplasms, granulomas, abscesses, and head injury also
brainstem destruction by tissue compression.
ion 2 1..2 points
Which vascular malformation is characterized by arteries that feed
directly into veins through vascular tangles of abnormal vessels?
Select one.
Question options:
a) Arteriovenous malformation
b) Arteriovenous angioma
c) Capillary telangiectasia
d) Cavernous angioma
Hide question 2 feedback
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In an arteriovenous malformation (AVM), arteries feed directly into veins throug
of malformed vessels. A cavernous angioma is a blood vessel abnormality associa
hematomas. Telangiectasia are simple "spider veins" usually found on the skin. A
angioma usually is found deep within the brain and often leads to seizures and h
ion 3 1..2 points
A patient has finally been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral
sclerosis (ALS) after seeing several physicians. The patient expresses
frustration that the diagnosis has taken so long. What information
can the healthcare professional give to the patient about this
situation? Select one.
Question options:
a) Lack of sensation makes it hard to describe.
b) Only upper motor neurons are involved.
, c) Several nerves are connected to each muscle.
d) Many diseases cause weakness and fatigue.
Hide question 3 feedback
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The weakness resulting from the segmental paresis and paralysis characteristic
injury is difficult to recognize because two or more nerve roots supply each mus
do cause weakness and fatigue, but this answer is not specific for ALS. ALS invol
lower motor neurons. The disease involves a disturbance in motor, not sensory f
ion 4 1..2 points
A parent reports that her child has reddened eyes with purulent
drainage. What instruction by the healthcare professional is most
appropriate?
Question options:
a) Have the child wear well-fitting sunglasses.
b) Use a separate towel for this child only.
c) Give the child soothing saline eyedrops.
d) Tell the child not to go outside during recess.
Hide question 4 feedback
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Acute bacterial conjunctivitis (pinkeye) is an inflammation of the conjunctiva (m
covering the front part of the eyeball) and is characterized by pink eyes and muc
Meticulous handwashing and the use of separate personal care items, like towel
prevent spread. Soothing saline eyedrops may or may not help. This disease is hi
the child should not be in school until the infection is resolved.
ion 5 1..2 points
Most aphasias are associated with cerebrovascular accidents
involving which artery? Select one.
Question options:
a) Posterior communicating
b) Middle cerebral
c) Circle of Willis
d) Anterior communicating
Hide question 5 feedback
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Aphasias are usually associated with a cerebrovascular accident involving the m
or one of its many branches. Damage to or occlusion of any of the other options
aphasias.
ion 6 1..2 points
