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Question 1
Multiple Choice
Medium
Central Nervous System exam

Which of the following codes are assigned for an adult patient with progressive spinal muscle atrophy and anxiety?

  • G12.20, F41.8
  • G12.21, F41.9
  • G12.22, F41.8
  • G12.29, F41.9
Correct Answer: G12.21, F41.9
Explanation:

The correct codes for a patient diagnosed with progressive spinal muscle atrophy in an adult and anxiety are G12.21 and F41.9. G12.21: Index>atrophy>muscle>progressive>spinal>adult. F41.9: Index>anxiety.

Glossary:

Sign: Objective evidence of a disease or condition.

Question 2
Multiple Choice
Hard
Central Nervous System exam

What are the correct codes for a patient with primary central sleep apnea and MS?

  • G47.30, G35
  • G47.31, G35
  • G47.32, G35.01
  • G47.39, G35.01
Correct Answer: G47.31, G35
Explanation:

The correct codes for a patient with primary central sleep apnea and multiple sclerosis are G47.31 and G35. G47.31: Index>apnea>sleep>primary central. G35: Index>sclerosis>multiple.

Glossary:

Hypertension: High blood pressure, usually a chronic condition; often identified by a systolic blood pressure above 140 mm/Hg and/or a diastolic blood pressure above 90 mm/Hg.

Question 3
Multiple Choice
Easy
Central Nervous System exam

Which of the following are the three protective layers of membrane that insulate the brain?

  • Basal ganglia
  • Hypothalamus
  • Cerebral meninges
  • Cerebellum
Correct Answer: Cerebral meninges
Explanation:

The cerebral meninges are the three protective layers of membrane that insulate the brain.

Question 4
Multiple Choice
Easy
Central Nervous System exam

hich of the following is not part of the brainstem?

  • Midbrain
  • Pons
  • Cerebral meninges
  • Medulla oblongata
Correct Answer: Cerebral meninges
Explanation:

The medulla oblongata, pons, and midbrain are all part of the brainstem.

Question 5
Multiple Choice
Easy
Central Nervous System exam

The spinal cord is part of which nervous system?

  • Autonomic nervous system
  • Central nervous system
  • Peripheral nervous system
  • None of these
Correct Answer: Central nervous system
Explanation:

The central nervous system includes the brain and the spinal cord.

Glossary:

Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA): Rupture of a blood vessel in the brain; also known as stroke.

Question 6
Multiple Choice
Easy
Central Nervous System exam

How many layers are in the spinal meninges?

  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
Correct Answer: 3
Explanation:

The spinal meninges have three layers: dura mater, arachnoid mater, and pia mater.

Question 7
Multiple Choice
Easy
Central Nervous System exam

All of the following are layers of the meninges except the:

  • arachnoid mater.
  • basal mater.
  • dura mater.
  • pia mater.
Correct Answer: basal mater.
Explanation:

The cerebral meninges include the dura mater, arachnoid mater, and pia mater.

Question 8
Multiple Choice
Easy
Central Nervous System exam

In which layer of the meninges is CSF found?

  • Arachnoid mater
  • Basal mater
  • Dura mater
  • Pia mater
Correct Answer: Arachnoid mater
Explanation:

The arachnoid mater is the center of the meninges and contains CSF.

Question 9
Multiple Choice
Easy
Central Nervous System exam

Which layer of the meninges is the outermost?

  • Arachnoid mater
  • Basal mater
  • Dura mater
  • Pia mater
Correct Answer: Dura mater
Explanation:

The dura mater is the outermost layer of the meninges.

Glossary:

Anatomical Site: A specific location or part of the human body.

Question 10
Multiple Choice
Easy
Central Nervous System exam

Which layer of the meninges contains a network of nerves and blood vessels?

  • Arachnoid mater
  • Basal mater
  • Dura mater
  • Pia mater
Correct Answer: Pia mater
Explanation:

The pia mater is the deepest layer, which contains a network of nerves and blood vessels.

Glossary:

Anatomical Site: A specific location or part of the human body.

Question 11
Multiple Choice
Medium
Central Nervous System exam

What is the correct code assigned for progressive bulbar palsy?

  • G12.20
  • G12.21
  • G12.22
  • G12.29
Correct Answer: G12.22
Explanation:

The correct code for progressive bulbar palsy is G12.22. G12.22: Index>palsy>bulbar.

Glossary:

Sign: Objective evidence of a disease or condition.

Question 12
Multiple Choice
Easy
Central Nervous System exam

Which of the following controls coordination and maintaining balance?

  • Basal ganglia
  • Hypothalamus
  • Cerebral meninges
  • Cerebellum
Correct Answer: Cerebellum
Explanation:

The cerebellum is the posterior portion of the brain that controls coordination and maintains balance.

Glossary:

Anatomical Site: A specific location or part of the human body.

Question 13
Multiple Choice
Medium
Central Nervous System exam

What are the correct codes assigned for a patient with Fazio-Londe disease and vitamin E and K deficiencies?

  • G12.1, E56.8
  • G12.1, E56.0, E56.1
  • G12.29, E56.0, E56.1
  • G12.29, E56.8
Correct Answer: G12.1, E56.0, E56.1
Explanation:

The correct codes for Fazio-Londe disease and vitamin E and K deficiencies are G12.1, E56.0, and E56.1. G12.1: Index> Fazio-Londe disease. E56.0: Index>deficiency>vitamin E. E56.1: Index>deficiency>vitamin K.

Glossary:

Sign: Objective evidence of a disease or condition.

Question 14
Multiple Choice
Easy
Central Nervous System exam

Which lobes are responsible for the senses?

  • Frontal lobes
  • Parietal lobes
  • Temporal lobes
  • Occipital lobes
Correct Answer: Temporal lobes
Explanation:

The temporal lobes are responsible for the senses.

Question 15
Multiple Choice
Easy
Central Nervous System exam

Which lobes are responsible for interpretation and coordination of sensory information?

  • Frontal lobes
  • Parietal lobes
  • Temporal lobes
  • Occipital lobes
Correct Answer: Parietal lobes
Explanation:

The parietal lobes are responsible for interpretation and coordination of sensory information.

Question 16
Multiple Choice
Easy
Central Nervous System exam

Which lobes control speech, critical thinking, and memory?

  • Frontal lobes
  • Parietal lobes
  • Temporal lobes
  • Occipital lobes
Correct Answer: Frontal lobes
Explanation:

The frontal lobes are responsible for motor areas including speech, personality, behavior, and intellect.

Question 17
Multiple Choice
Easy
Central Nervous System exam

What is the gray matter of the brain?

  • The cerebral cortex
  • The cerebrum
  • The cerebellum
  • The medulla oblongata
Correct Answer: The cerebral cortex
Explanation:

The gray matter of the brain is the cerebral cortex.

Question 18
Multiple Choice
Easy
Central Nervous System exam

What is the largest part of the brain?

  • The cerebral cortex
  • The cerebrum
  • The cerebellum
  • The medulla oblongata
Correct Answer: The cerebrum
Explanation:

The largest part of the brain is the cerebrum.

Glossary:

Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA): Rupture of a blood vessel in the brain; also known as stroke.

Question 19
Multiple Choice
Easy
Central Nervous System exam

What is the control headquarters for the entire body?

  • The brain
  • The cerebrum
  • The cerebellum
  • The medulla oblongata
Correct Answer: The brain
Explanation:

The brain is the control headquarters for the entire body.

Glossary:

Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA): Rupture of a blood vessel in the brain; also known as stroke.

Question 20
Multiple Choice
Easy
Central Nervous System exam

Which lobes process visual impulses?

  • Frontal lobes
  • Parietal lobes
  • Temporal lobes
  • Occipital lobes
Correct Answer: Occipital lobes
Explanation:

The occipital lobes process visual impulses.

Question 21
Multiple Choice
Easy
Central Nervous System exam

Which of the following controls body temperature and the autonomic nervous system?

  • Basal ganglia
  • Hypothalamus
  • Cerebral meninges
  • Cerebellum
Correct Answer: Hypothalamus
Explanation:

The hypothalamus controls body temperature and the autonomic nervous system.