Nervous System Development and Anatomy

Which developmental milestone is typically observed during later intrauterine development of the nervous system?

What is the primary function of the cerebrum within the central nervous system?

How many pairs of cranial nerves are part of the peripheral nervous system?

If a patient exhibits difficulty in regulating heart rate and digestion, which part of the nervous system is MOST likely affected?

In stressful situations, the sympathetic nervous system elicits which physiological change?

What physiological response is associated with the parasympathetic nervous system?

Which of the following components form the protective layers surrounding the brain?

What process primarily maintains intracranial pressure balance?

What is the primary purpose of myelination in the nervous system?

Which of the following assessments is typically included in a pediatric neurological evaluation?

A patient who is awake but unable to think clearly and is bewildered is MOST accurately described as:

Proprioception contributes to which sensory function?

Which condition is characterized by an absence of both hemispheres of the brain, with only the brainstem and cerebellum present?

Exposure to Zika virus during pregnancy is MOST strongly associated with which congenital neurological disorder?

What is a key characteristic of encephalocele?

What type of defect is present in myelomeningocele, a form of Spina Bifida?

Which assessment is MOST critical immediately after birth for a newborn with a suspected neural tube defect?

Why is it important to keep a myelomeningocele sac moist with sterile gauze?

In the care of a child with a neural tube defect, what nursing consideration is essential due to potential allergies?

During the immediate interventions for a child experiencing a near-drowning incident, what is the FIRST priority?

What is a crucial nursing intervention for an infant born prematurely with intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH)?

Which exposure poses the greatest risk for lead poisoning in young children?

A child presents with gastrointestinal upset, a metallic taste in their mouth, and altered mental status. Which condition would the nurse suspect?

What is a key characteristic of meningococcal meningitis that differentiates it from other types of meningitis?

What assessment findings are indicative of meningitis in an infant?

What nursing intervention is critical when caring for a child with meningitis?

Which of the following is MOST closely associated with Reye syndrome?

What is an important nursing intervention for a child with Reye syndrome to prevent further complications?

What nursing assessment is essential for a patient with Reye Syndrome?

What indicates a complete spinal cord injury (SCI)?

Upon initial assessment of a child with a suspected spinal cord injury (SCI), which intervention has top priority?

Which of the following is TRUE regarding primary and secondary brain injuries associated with TBI?

For an adolescent, what is a key teaching point for preventing traumatic brain injuries (TBI)?

What BEST describes a concussion?

Which set of assessment findings is MOST indicative of increased intracranial pressure (IICP)?

After a traumatic bain injury (TBI) , what intervention is used to decrease ICP?

What is a priority nursing consideration after head trauma?

Which type of brain tumor is MOST prevalent in children under the age of seven?

Which intervention is MOST important for the nurse when providing care for a client with a brain tumor?

Which of the following has not been categorized as causing migraines?

During which period of development does the nervous system first begin to form?

What is the total number of spinal nerve pairs that comprise a component of the peripheral nervous system?

The autonomic nervous system (ANS) is primarily responsible for which bodily functions?

What response does the sympathetic nervous system (SNS) elicit during stressful situations?

Which physiological change is associated with activation of the parasympathetic nervous system?

What are the three protective membranes that surround the brain called?

Which process primarily maintains intracranial pressure (ICP) balance in the brain?

What is the function of myelination within the nervous system?

During a pediatric neurological assessment, which reflex is evaluated to assess neurological function?

Which term describes a state of consciousness where a patient is sluggish, apathetic, and difficult to arouse?

Proprioception, a sense of body awareness in space, depends on which sensory function?

In anencephaly, which parts of the brain are typically absent at birth?

What neurological condition is most closely associated with exposure to the Zika virus during pregnancy?

What is an encephalocele?

In myelomeningocele, a form of spina bifida, what type of defect is typically present?

For a newborn with a suspected neural tube defect, what immediate assessment is MOST critical?

Why is maintaining the moisture of a myelomeningocele sac with sterile gauze so important?

What allergy is of particular concern when caring for a child with a neural tube defect?

Which of the following is the immediate priority for a child experiencing a near-drowning incident?

For a premature infant with intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH), what is the most important nursing intervention?

In young children, which source of exposure poses the greatest risk for lead poisoning?

A child exhibits symptoms of gastrointestinal distress, a metallic taste, and altered mental status. Which condition should the nurse primarily suspect?

What is a key distinguishing symptom of meningococcal meningitis compared to other types of meningitis?

For an infant, which assessment findings are most indicative of meningitis?

What is a critical nursing intervention when caring for a child diagnosed with meningitis?

Reye syndrome is most closely associated with the use of which medication?

What is a critical nursing intervention for a child with Reye syndrome to prevent complications?

In patients with Reye syndrome, what nursing assessment is of utmost importance?

What defines complete spinal cord injury (SCI)?

Which action is the highest priority during the initial assessment of a child with a suspected spinal cord injury (SCI)?

Regarding primary and secondary brain injuries associated with TBI, which statement is TRUE?

For adolescents, what is the most crucial teaching point for preventing traumatic brain injuries (TBI)?

What statement best describes a concussion??

What set of assessments is most indicative of increased intracranial pressure (IICP)?

Following a TBI, which intervention is typically used to decrease intracranial pressure (ICP)?

What is the most prevalent type of brain tumor found in children under the age of seven?

For a client with a brain tumor, what intervention is most important for the nurse to implement?

What nursing consideration is important to implement to manage migraine headaches?