Certified Neuroscience Nurse 2024 Review Questions and Correct Answers
Key characteristics of the brainstem? Ans--*BASICS OF LIFE* -Breathing -Heart rate -Autonomic nervous system What type of aphasia does damage to the broca's area cause? Ans--*Expressive Aphasia* Damage to the broca causes the inability to perform the motor aspects of speech Key characteristics of the temporal lobe? Ans---Auditory ability -Long term memory -Wernicke's Area Damage to what lobe (and laterality of the lobe) will cause Wernicke's aphasia? Ans--Temporal Lobe (Left in 90% of the population) What is Wernicke's aphasia? Ans--Receptive aphasia due to damage to the temporal lobe (primarily left). Interprets the meaning of spoken/written word (processing issue) How does broca's aphasia present? Ans--Patient can understand you but cannot form words. They follow verbal commands and appropriate execute requests, but they cannot verbally construct their words.
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