Lumbar Puncture Quiz

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Questions and Answers

What role does the spinal cord serve in the central nervous system?

Producing hormones for growth

Regulating body temperature

Providing centers for reflex action and pathways for impulses (correct)

Digesting food and eliminating waste

Which of the following correctly identifies the number of cranial and spinal nerves?

15 cranial nerves and 30 spinal nerves

10 cranial nerves and 25 spinal nerves

20 cranial nerves and 20 spinal nerves

12 cranial nerves and 31 spinal nerves (correct)

Which neurotransmitter is associated with the sympathetic nervous system?

GABA

Epinephrine (correct)

Serotonin

Acetylcholine

What function does the parasympathetic nervous system primarily support?

Stimulating digestion and promoting relaxation Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately describes dermatomes?

They represent areas of skin innervated by specific spinal nerve roots. Signup and view all the answers

What fatty substance covers axons and enhances the speed of impulse transmission?

Myelin Signup and view all the answers

Which lobe of the cerebrum is primarily responsible for processing visual information?

Occipital Signup and view all the answers

What structure connects the two hemispheres of the brain?

Corpus callosum Signup and view all the answers

Which structure of the CNS is responsible for coordinating muscle movements?

Cerebellum Signup and view all the answers

What are the membranes that protect the brain and spinal cord collectively known as?

Meninges Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)?

Protecting the brain structures Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the brain is primarily responsible for heart rate regulation?

Medulla oblongata Signup and view all the answers

Which type of neurons carry impulses from the brain to muscles?

Efferent neurons Signup and view all the answers

Which assessment technique is used to examine large muscle atrophy and muscle strength equality?

Gait analysis Signup and view all the answers

What classification does not describe a level of consciousness?

Confused Signup and view all the answers

Which posturing is characterized by arms flexed and fists clenched?

Decorticate posturing Signup and view all the answers

What is considered a normal pressure during a lumbar puncture?

80 to 180 mm H2O Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following techniques is NOT used to assess cerebral function?

Ultrasound Signup and view all the answers

What type of diagnostic test evaluates metabolic activity in body structures?

PET scan Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic would indicate a failure to respond during pupil assessment?

Non-reactive pupils Signup and view all the answers

What condition is assessed through nerve conduction studies?

Carpal tunnel syndrome Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the Glasgow Coma Scale?

Determine level of consciousness Signup and view all the answers

Which cranial nerve assessment technique evaluates the function of sensory and motor responses?

Cranial nerve assessment techniques Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Lumbar Puncture

Procedure used to collect cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)
CSF analysis helps identify pathogenic microorganisms
Normal CSF appears clear and colorless
Normal pressure ranges from 80 to 180 mm H2O

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Description

Test your knowledge on the lumbar puncture procedure, a critical method for collecting cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). This quiz covers the basics of CSF analysis, normal characteristics, and pressure ranges. Challenge your understanding of this essential medical procedure!