NSG 5003 Pathophysiology Review Questions 7
(latest) – South University (A grade)
Pathophysiology Review Questions 7
Which statement is true regarding the gate control theory (GCT) of pain?
a. The pain gate is located in the brain.
b. A closed gate increases pain perception.
c. The brain primarily controls the pain gate.
d. An open gate facilitates the brain in processing the pain.
What is the most common infratentorial brain disease process that results in the direct destruction of the reticulating activation system (RAS)?
a. Cerebrovascular disease
b. Demyelinating disease c. Neoplasms
d. Abscesses
Vomiting is associated with central nervous system (CNS) injuries that compress which of the brain’s anatomic locations?
a. Vestibular nuclei in the lower brainstem
b. Floor of the third ventricle
(latest) – South University (A grade)
Pathophysiology Review Questions 7
Which statement is true regarding the gate control theory (GCT) of pain?
a. The pain gate is located in the brain.
b. A closed gate increases pain perception.
c. The brain primarily controls the pain gate.
d. An open gate facilitates the brain in processing the pain.
What is the most common infratentorial brain disease process that results in the direct destruction of the reticulating activation system (RAS)?
a. Cerebrovascular disease
b. Demyelinating disease c. Neoplasms
d. Abscesses
Vomiting is associated with central nervous system (CNS) injuries that compress which of the brain’s anatomic locations?
a. Vestibular nuclei in the lower brainstem
b. Floor of the third ventricle
