NURS 5210 Module 1: Week 2 - Part 2
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
The outer layer of the cerebrum is called the ___. - CORRECT ANSWER - Cerebral
cortex
The cerebral cortex is divided into ___ lobes. - CORRECT ANSWER - Four
The four lobes of the cerebral cortex are: - CORRECT ANSWER - - Frontal
- Parietal
- Temporal
- Occipital
The functions of reasoning, planning, higher thinking, impulse control, emotions, judgement,
social behavior, and personality are all attributed to the ___ lobe. - CORRECT ANSWER -
Frontal
Some areas of the frontal lobe are the: - CORRECT ANSWER - - Prefrontal cortex
- Broca's area
Broca's area is associated with: - CORRECT ANSWER - Speech
Neuronal circuity in the frontal lobe is shaped and fine-tuned during ___. - CORRECT
ANSWER - Adolescence
___ plays a prominent role in changes in the frontal lobe. - CORRECT ANSWER -
Experience
, MGRADES
Sensory integration and spatial awareness are associated with the ___ lobe. - CORRECT
ANSWER - Parietal
Some functions of the parietal lobe include: - CORRECT ANSWER - - Receiving and
identifying sensory information
- Concept formation and abstraction
- Visuospatial and body awareness
- Reading and calculation
Inability to name an object/locate words for writing, reading/math difficulties, and difficulties
with drawing objects, distinguishing left from right, or hand/eye dis-coordination are all
problems that could be observed from damage to the ___. - CORRECT ANSWER -
Parietal lobe
Some functions of the temporal lobe include: - CORRECT ANSWER - - Language
comprehension
- Storing of sounds into memory
- Connecting to limbic system to allow for expression of emotion
- Perception and interpretation of sound
Not understanding spoken words, aggressive behavior, changes in sexual behavior, memory
difficulties, problems categorizing objects, or selective attention are all problems that could be
observed from damage to the ___. - CORRECT ANSWER - Temporal lobe
Some functions of the occipital lobe include: - CORRECT ANSWER - - Interpretation of
visual images
- Visual memories
- Involvement with language formation
Visual defects, problems identifying colors, or reading/writing difficulties are all problems that
could be observed from damage to the ___. - CORRECT ANSWER - Occipital lobe