Understanding Autonomic and Somatic Nervous System Functions

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What type of nervous system controls the automatic functions of the organs and systems in your body?

Autonomic nervous system

Which type of nerves carry information to your brain and spinal cord?

Sensory nerves

In which part of the spinal cord are the sensory nerve connections located?

Back

What falls under the somatic nervous system's job?

<p>Muscle movement commands</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which nerves carry command signals from your brain to various parts of your body?

<p>Motor nerves</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of an function controlled by the autonomic nervous system mentioned in the text?

<p>Controlling heartbeat and blood pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are common emotional changes some people may experience during the postictal phase?

<p>Irritability and depression</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key nursing management action during the preseizure phase for a patient in seizure precaution?

<p>Maintain necessary equipment at the bedside</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should nurses do if a patient is in seizure precaution during an actual seizure?

<p>Roll the patient on one side to facilitate drooling</p> Signup and view all the answers

In case of a patient with a history of seizures, which drug is typically prepared by nurses based on the text?

<p>Phenytoin</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should nurses NOT do when a patient is in seizure and under seizure precaution?

<p>Put anything in the patient's mouth</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to place a patient in a room close to the station during a seizure?

<p>To facilitate close observation</p> Signup and view all the answers

What term is used to describe a deficiency in language function?

<p>Aphasia</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is considered the most sensitive indicator of neurologic function?

<p>Level of Consciousness</p> Signup and view all the answers

What imaging technique uses a narrow x-ray beam to scan body parts in successive layers?

<p>Computed Tomography (CT) Scan</p> Signup and view all the answers

In assessing level of consciousness, what does the examiner observe for?

<p>Alertness and ability to follow commands</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which cognitive aspect involves the patient's role in society, family, and community?

<p>Impact on Lifestyle</p> Signup and view all the answers

What ability test involves reading a sentence from a newspaper and explaining its meaning?

<p>Reading comprehension and interpretation</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common assessment approach for mental status that involves counting backward from 100 and performing serial subtractions?

<p>Counting backward by twos</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of an unusual thought or perception that may indicate a need for further evaluation?

<p>Preoccupation with death</p> Signup and view all the answers

In assessing intellectual function, what can a person with an average IQ typically repeat without faltering?

<p>Five digits backward</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of mental status assessment focuses on the patient's external manifestation of mood?

<p>Emotional status evaluation</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of thoughts or perceptions might raise concerns during a mental status assessment?

<p>Preoccupation with hallucinations</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many digits can a person with average IQ typically repeat without faltering in an intellectual function assessment?

<p>Five digits forward</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of all seizures are provoked seizures?

<p>25% to 30%</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of seizures occur when a person's brain can more easily produce spontaneous seizures?

<p>Unprovoked seizures</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is the main cause of seizures in children under 1 year old?

<p>Fevers</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of an MRI in relation to epilepsy?

<p>Establishing underlying causes, especially if it is focal in nature</p> Signup and view all the answers

When does an acute symptomatic seizure occur?

<p>When a brain injury provokes a seizure</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which situation has a higher risk of turning into status epilepticus?

<p>Provoked seizures</p> Signup and view all the answers

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