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NURS 3310 Exam 2 Questions And AnswersWhat are the parts of the brainstem?
midbrain, pons, medulla oblongata
The nursing student understands that the brainstem is responsible for what?
select all that apply
1) level of consciousness
2) emotions
3) respirations and heart rate
4) sleep regulation
5) decision making
6) sexual function
1, 3, 4
The nurse understands that the part of the nervous system that greatly assists in the
ability to balance while riding a bike is what?
1) cerebrum
2) spinal cord
3) cerebellum
4) brainstem
3
A psychiatric nurse practitioner primarily assists clients with various types of anxiety.
The nurse is aware that which portion of the brain plays a significant role in the
processing of fear and anxiety?
1) hippocampus
, 2) amygdala
3) hypothalamus
4) basal ganglia
2
While reviewing the use antianxiety drugs (anxiolytics), the student nurse is aware that
these drugs work by acting on the _____________ system.
limbic
what is dopamine's role as it relates to motor response?
help maintain appropriate tone and motor stability
Which portion of the brain acts as a filter for all sensory input before it reaches the
cerebral cortex?
1) thalamus
2) amygdala
3) medulla oblongata
4) hippocampus
1
What are the main neurotransmitters of the parasympathetic nervous system?
sympathetic?
PNS: acetylcholine
SNS: epinephrine & norephinephrine
The nurse is aware that some diagnostic tools that visualize the activity in the brain
include. (select all that apply)
1) Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
2) Positron emission tomography (PET)
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