Anatomy: Cerebellum Functions and Location

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What is the patient's Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score based on the assessment findings provided?

GCS 10 (correct)

GCS 8

GCS 15

GCS 12

Which of the following is the normal finding for the olfactory nerve (CN I) test?

Client cannot identify the scent

Client is unable to close eyes and occlude a nostril

Client can identify the scent (correct)

Client experiences loss of smell

What is the normal distant visual acuity as per the text?

20/40 with or without corrective lenses

20/20 with or without corrective lenses (correct)

20/60 with or without corrective lenses

20/100 with or without corrective lenses

What is the normal finding for the client's ability to read print?

Client reads print at 14 inches without difficulty Signup and view all the answers

What is the abnormal finding for the confrontation test of visual fields?

Delayed or absent perception of the examiner's finger indicates reduced peripheral vision Signup and view all the answers

What is the abnormal finding for the Snellen or E chart test of distant visual acuity?

Client has difficulty reading the chart and cannot read the letters or their direction Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the cerebellum?

Controlling muscle movement and tone Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the diencephalon connects the brainstem to the cerebrum?

Hypothalamus Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the cerebrum?

Conscious perception, thought, and conscious motor activity Signup and view all the answers

Which lobe of the cerebrum is associated with transient memory loss when injured?

Temporal lobe Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the diencephalon contains the pineal gland?

Epithalamus Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the cerebrum inhibits unintentional movement when at rest?

Basal nuclei Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of hydrocephalus?

Abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain ventricles Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary consequence of hydrocephalus?

Ventricles expanding, putting strain on brain structures Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of hydrocephalus?

Vascular hydrocephalus Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'hydrocephalus' literally mean?

Water in the head Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a potential cause of hydrocephalus?

Vitamin deficiency Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of treatment for hydrocephalus?

Reducing the accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid Signup and view all the answers

What is the greatest risk factor for Alzheimer's disease (AD)?

Increasing age Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a common clinical manifestation of early-stage Alzheimer's disease?

Difficulty with complex mathematical calculations Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of Alzheimer's disease patients in the later stages of the disease?

They become more suspicious and paranoid Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is considered the gold standard for a definitive diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease?

Autopsy Signup and view all the answers

At what age or older do the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease typically first appear?

50 years old Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the text as a potential risk factor for Alzheimer's disease?

Traumatic brain injury Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between myoclonic seizures and other bilateral motor seizures?

Myoclonic seizures do not involve loss of consciousness unless they progress into a generalized tonic-clonic seizure. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following conditions is LEAST likely to cause seizures?

Metabolic disorders Signup and view all the answers

What is the connection between brain tumors and seizures?

Brain tumors can alter normal brain activity and cause seizures. Signup and view all the answers