Paramedic Chapter 18 - Neurologic Emergencies - Multiple Choice
Paramedic Chapter 18 - Neurologic Emergencies - Multiple Choice
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1. Components of diencephalon include the: C. thalamus and hypothal-
amus.
A. pons and medulla.
B. brainstem and midbrain.
C. thalamus and hypothalamus.
C. cerebellum and cerebral cortex.
2. What portion of the brainstem regulates respiratory A. Pons
pattern and depth?
A. Pons
B. Medulla
C. Midbrain
D. Basal nuclei
3. In contrast to a benign neoplasm, a malignant neo- B. can metastasize to other
plasm: parts of the body.
A. is relatively easy to remove surgically.
B. can metastasize to other parts of the body.
C. results in death in the vast majority of cases.
D. remains within a capsule and grows minimally.
4. When neurons are deprived of oxygen and glucose: A. they convert to anaero-
bic metabolism.
A. they convert to anaerobic metabolism.
B. they produce alkalotic waste products.
C. spontaneous intracerebral bleeding occurs.
D. the process of neuronal regeneration begins.
5. Management for a patient with a neurologic emer- B. taking deliberate ac-
gency begins by: tions to ensure personal
safety.
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A. ensuring that the patient's airway remains patent.
B. taking deliberate actions to ensure personal safety.
C. determining the degree of neurologic impairment.
D. protecting the patient from further injury or harm.
6. Patients with trismus often require: C. sedation or chemical
paralysis to facilitate air-
A. premedication with lidocaine before being intubat- way control.
ed.
B. hyperventilation to reduce severe intracranial pres-
sure.
C. sedation or chemical paralysis to facilitate airway
control.
D. immediate tracheal intubation before the airway
swells shut.
7. A patient with multiple sclerosis may present with: A. nystagmus.
A. nystagmus.
B. hyperopia.
C. anisocoria.
D. dysphagia.
8. Which of the following disease processes is character- C. Parkinson disease
ized by an abnormal gait in which the patient places
his or her feet very close together and shuffles while
walking?
A. Cerebral palsy
B. Multiple sclerosis
C. Parkinson disease
D. Alzheimer disease
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Paramedic Chapter 18 - Neurologic Emergencies - Multiple Choice
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_cdq1l6
1. Components of diencephalon include the: C. thalamus and hypothal-
amus.
A. pons and medulla.
B. brainstem and midbrain.
C. thalamus and hypothalamus.
C. cerebellum and cerebral cortex.
2. What portion of the brainstem regulates respiratory A. Pons
pattern and depth?
A. Pons
B. Medulla
C. Midbrain
D. Basal nuclei
3. In contrast to a benign neoplasm, a malignant neo- B. can metastasize to other
plasm: parts of the body.
A. is relatively easy to remove surgically.
B. can metastasize to other parts of the body.
C. results in death in the vast majority of cases.
D. remains within a capsule and grows minimally.
4. When neurons are deprived of oxygen and glucose: A. they convert to anaero-
bic metabolism.
A. they convert to anaerobic metabolism.
B. they produce alkalotic waste products.
C. spontaneous intracerebral bleeding occurs.
D. the process of neuronal regeneration begins.
5. Management for a patient with a neurologic emer- B. taking deliberate ac-
gency begins by: tions to ensure personal
safety.
1/8
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Paramedic Chapter 18 - Neurologic Emergencies - Multiple Choice
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A. ensuring that the patient's airway remains patent.
B. taking deliberate actions to ensure personal safety.
C. determining the degree of neurologic impairment.
D. protecting the patient from further injury or harm.
6. Patients with trismus often require: C. sedation or chemical
paralysis to facilitate air-
A. premedication with lidocaine before being intubat- way control.
ed.
B. hyperventilation to reduce severe intracranial pres-
sure.
C. sedation or chemical paralysis to facilitate airway
control.
D. immediate tracheal intubation before the airway
swells shut.
7. A patient with multiple sclerosis may present with: A. nystagmus.
A. nystagmus.
B. hyperopia.
C. anisocoria.
D. dysphagia.
8. Which of the following disease processes is character- C. Parkinson disease
ized by an abnormal gait in which the patient places
his or her feet very close together and shuffles while
walking?
A. Cerebral palsy
B. Multiple sclerosis
C. Parkinson disease
D. Alzheimer disease
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