Questions and Answers
Questions and Answers PART IV · QUESTIONS 1. What is the role of myelin that surrounds the axon of the neuron? a. Protection from injury b. Nourish the cell body…
NURSING
Cerebrovascular Accident
Cerebrovascular Accident QUICK LOOK AT THE CHAPTER AHEAD Cerebrovascular accident (CVA), also called stroke or brain attack, is a focal neurological disorder that develops suddenly because of a pathological process…
Trauma to the Nervous System
Trauma to the Nervous System QUICK LOOK AT THE CHAPTER AHEAD Any trauma to the head (skull, scalp, or brain) increases the risk of damage to the underlying structures and…
Seizures and Infections of the Nervous System
Seizures and Infections of the Nervous System QUICK LOOK AT THE CHAPTER AHEAD There are different causes for disruption in the electrical activity of the brain, which results in seizures….
Altered Level of Consciousness and Increased Intracranial Pressure
Altered Level of Consciousness and Increased Intracranial Pressure QUICK LOOK AT THE CHAPTER AHEAD Full consciousness is a state of awareness of oneself and one’s environment and the ability to…
Thalassemia, Sickle Cell Anemia, and Pernicious Anemia
Thalassemia, Sickle Cell Anemia, and Pernicious Anemia QUICK LOOK AT THE CHAPTER AHEAD Each of these anemias is due to some type of genetic disorder affecting the production of red…
The Nervous System
The Nervous System QUICK LOOK AT THE CHAPTER AHEAD The nervous system is composed of complex interconnections that allow every system in the body to work in a synchronized way….
Questions and Answers
Questions and Answers PART III · QUESTIONS 1. Which of the following statements concerning vitamin B12 is correct? a. Vitamin B12 is absorbed in the stomach. b. Vitamin B12 requires…
Common Anemias
Common Anemias QUICK LOOK AT THE CHAPTER AHEAD Anemias are common disorders with numerous causes. Some anemias can be easily treated, and some have lifelong life-threatening consequences. Anemias are considered…
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome QUICK LOOK AT THE CHAPTER AHEAD Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is a result of cell-mediated (T cell) immune system failure caused by the proliferation of the human…
