HLTAAP002 Body Systems 2: Nervous System (Beta) Quiz - Certifications Diploma of Nursing (HLT54121)

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1. Which structures make up the central nervous system (CNS)?

   1. Brain and cranial nerves
   2. Brain and spinal cord
   3. Spinal cord and spinal nerves
   4. Brain, spinal cord and all nerves
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   Answer: B. Brain and spinal cord

   CNS = brain + spinal cord. PNS = 12 pairs of cranial nerves + 31 pairs of spinal nerves + ganglia.

2. After a stroke, a patient speaks fluently but makes no sense and can't understand you. Which area is likely damaged?

   1. Occipital lobe
   2. Cerebellum
   3. Broca's area (frontal lobe)
   4. Wernicke's area (temporal lobe)
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   Answer: D. Wernicke's area (temporal lobe)

   Broca's = Broken speech (expressive). Wernicke's = Wordy but no meaning (receptive).

3. What does the blood-brain barrier do?

   1. Limits which substances pass from blood into brain tissue
   2. Produces CSF
   3. Filters CSF back into blood
   4. Stops all blood reaching the brain
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   Answer: A. Limits which substances pass from blood into brain tissue

   Glucose, oxygen and lipid-soluble substances (e.g. alcohol, anaesthetics) cross easily.

4. A patient opens their eyes when you speak, is confused, and obeys commands. What is their GCS?

   1. 14
   2. 15
   3. 13
   4. 11
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   Answer: C. 13

   Eyes to sound = 3. Confused = 4. Obeys = 6.

5. A confused patient has a facial droop. Before assuming a stroke, what simple check should you do?

   1. Temperature only
   2. Weight
   3. Blood glucose level
   4. Urinalysis
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   Answer: C. Blood glucose level

   Stroke mimics: hypoglycaemia, seizure, migraine, infection. Always check BGL.

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