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Ch5 Full Test Bank + The Nervous System-Neurology And

Chapter 05

The Nervous System-Neurology and Psychiatry

 


Multiple Choice Questions
 

1.

Translate the suffix-asthenia.  
 

A. 

arrangement, order, coordination

B. 

feeling, sensation

C. 

know

D. 

slight or partial paralysis

E. 

weakness

 

2.

Translate the suffix -paresis.  
 

A. 

paralysis

B. 

feeling, sensation

C. 

know

D. 

slight or partial paralysis

E. 

weakness

 

3.

Translate the root esthesi/o.  
 

A. 

arrangement, order, coordination

B. 

feeling, sensation

C. 

paralysis

D. 

slight or partial paralysis

E. 

weakness

 

4.

Translate the root gnosi/o.  
 

A. 

feeling, sensation

B. 

know

C. 

mind

D. 

sleep

E. 

speech

 

5.

Which root refers to the tough outer membrane surrounding the brain and spinal cord?  
 

A. 

dur/o

B. 

gangli/o

C. 

mening/o, meningi/o

D. 

myel/o

E. 

phren/o

 

6.

Which root(s) refer to the entire membrane surrounding the brain and spinal cord?  
 

A. 

dur/o

B. 

gangli/o

C. 

mening/o, meningi/o

D. 

myel/o

E. 

phren/o

 

7.

Which root refers to the spinal cord or bone marrow?  
 

A. 

dur/o

B. 

gangli/o

C. 

mening/o, meningi/o

D. 

myel/o

E. 

phren/o

 

8.

Which of the following roots is associated with the function of the nervous system (as opposed to the structure of the nervous system)?  
 

A. 

cephal/o

B. 

cerebr/o

C. 

crani/o

D. 

encephal/o

E. 

psych/o

 

9.

The root schiz/o in the term schizophrenia means  
 

A. 

divide.

B. 

multiple.

C. 

brain.

D. 

mind.

E. 

condition.

 

10.

Identify the correct pronunciation for the term meningocele.  
 

A. 

meh-NIN-goh-keel

B. 

meh-NIN-goh-seel

C. 

meh-NIN-joh-keel

D. 

meh-NIN-joh-seel

 

11.

Which syllable receives the emphasis in the term neurasthenia?  
 

A. 

1st: neur

B. 

2nd: as

C. 

3rd: then

D. 

4th: i

E. 

5th: a

 

12.

Which of the following is the correct breakdown of the medical term electroencephalography into its component parts?  
 

A. 

electro/en/cephalo/graphy

B. 

electro/encephalo/graphy

C. 

electro/en/cephalo/graph/y

D. 

electro/en/ceph/alo/graphy

E. 

electro/en/ceph/a/lo/graph/y

 

13.

Which of the following is the correct breakdown of the medical term encephalomyelitis into its component parts?  
 

A. 

encephalo/myelitis

B. 

encephalo/myel/itis

C. 

en/cephalo/myel/itis

D. 

en/cephalo/mye/lit/is

E. 

en/ceph/alo/mye/lit/is

 

14.

Which of the following is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term dysphasia?  
 

A. 

dys (bad) + phas (feeling, sensation) + ia (condition) = bad feeling or sensation condition

B. 

dys (bad) + phas (speech) + ia (condition) = bad speech condition

C. 

dys (good) + phas (feeling, sensation) + ia (condition) = good feeling or sensation condition

D. 

dys (not) + phas (feeling, sensation) + ia (condition) = absence or lack of feeling or sensation condition

E. 

dys (not) + phas (speech) + ia (condition) = condition of not speaking

 

15.

Which of the following is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term cephalalgia?  
 

A. 

cephal (head) + algia (pain) = head pain

B. 

cephal (brain) + algia (pain) = brain pain

C. 

cephal (nerve) + algia (written record) = written record of the nerves

D. 

cephal (brain) + algia (recording) = recording of the brain

E. 

cephal (head) + algia (condition) = condition of the head

 

16.

Which of the following is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term hydrophobia?  
 

A. 

hydro (fire) + phobia (excessive fear) = fear of fire

B. 

hydro (heights) + phobia (excessive fear) = fear of heights

C. 

hydro (light) + phobia (excessive fear) = fear of light

D. 

hydro (marketplace) + phobia (excessive fear) = fear of open spaces

E. 

hydro (water) + phobia (excessive fear) = fear of water

 

17.

Which of the following is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term meningocele?  
 

A. 

meningo (meninges) + cele (hernia) = hernia of the meninges

B. 

meningo (muscle) + cele (hernia) = hernia of the muscle

C. 

meningo (muscle) + cele (puncture) = puncture of the muscle

D. 

meningo (spinal cord) + cele (hernia) = hernia of the spinal cord

E. 

meningo (spinal cord) + cele (puncture) = puncture of the spinal cord

 

18.

Which of the following is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term anesthetic?  
 

A. 

an (against) + esthestic (feeling, emotion) = a drug that calms emotional responses

B. 

an (bad) + esthestic (feeling, sensation) = a drug that prevents bad feelings or unpleasant sensations

C. 

an (in, inside) + esthestic (movement) = a drug that creates movement inside the body

D. 

an (not) + esthestic (feeling, sensation) = a drug that causes loss of sensation

E. 

an (without) + esthestic (feeling, emotion) = a drug that causes a person to lose emotional responses

 

19.

Which of the following is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term neurorrhaphy?  
 

A. 

neuro (nerve) + rrhaphy (incision) = incision into a nerve

B. 

neuro (nerve) + rrhaphy (loose) = destruction of nerve tissue

C. 

neuro (nerve) + rrhaphy (reconstruction) = reconstruction of a nerve

D. 

neuro (nerve) + rrhaphy (removal) = removal of a nerve

E. 

neuro (nerve) + rrhaphy (suture) = suture of a nerve

 

20.

Which of the following is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term neurolysis?  
 

A. 

neuro (nerve) + lysis (incision) = incision into a nerve

B. 

neuro (nerve) + lysis (loose) = destruction of nerve tissue

C. 

neuro (nerve) + lysis (reconstruction) = reconstruction of a nerve

D. 

neuro (nerve) + lysis (removal) = removal of a nerve

E. 

neuro (nerve) + lysis (suture) = suture of a nerve

 

21.

Which of the following is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term cerebrotomy?  
 

A. 

cerebro (brain) + tomy (incision) = incision into the brain

B. 

cerebro (head) + tomy (loose) = destruction of tissue in the head

C. 

cerebro (head, skull) + tomy (reconstruction) = reconstruction of the skull

D. 

cerebr (nerve) + otomy (removal) = removal of a nerve

E. 

cerebr (skull) + otomy (suture) = suture of the skull

 

22.

Build a medical term that means head pain.  
 

A. 

cephalalgia

B. 

dysesthesia

C. 

encephalalgia

D. 

neurodynia

E. 

encephalodynia

 

23.

Build a medical term that means nerve pain.  
 

A. 

neuropathy

B. 

neuritis

C. 

encephalalgia

D. 

neuralgia

E. 

paresis

 

24.

Build a medical term that means no feeling or sensation.  
 

A. 

cephalodynia

B. 

anesthesia

C. 

encephalalgia

D. 

neuralgia

E. 

paresis

 

25.

Build a medical term that means brain hernia.  
 

A. 

cerebellitis

B. 

meningocele

C. 

cranial hematoma

D. 

encephalocele

E. 

macrocephaly

 

26.

Build a medical term that means nerve tumor.  
 

A. 

neuritis

B. 

neuroma

C. 

neuromalacia

D. 

neurosclerosis

E. 

polyneuritis

 

27.

Build a medical term that means inflammation of the brain and meninges.  
 

A. 

cerebellitis

B. 

cerebromeningitis

C. 

encephalitis

D. 

encephalomyelitis

E. 

meningitis

 

28.

Build a medical term that means disease affecting many nerves.  
 

A. 

mononeuropathy

B. 

neuroarthropathy

C. 

neuropathy

D. 

poliomyelitis

E. 

polyneuropathy

 

29.

Build a medical term that means study of the mind.  
 

A. 

neurosis

B. 

psychology

C. 

psychopathy

D. 

psychopharmacology

E. 

schizophrenia

 

30.

Build a medical term that means removal of a piece of the skull.  
 

A. 

craniectomy

B. 

craniomalacia

C. 

cranioplasty

D. 

craniostenosis

E. 

craniotomy

 

31.

Build a medical term that means reconstruction of a nerve.  
 

A. 

neurectomy

B. 

neurolysis

C. 

neuroplasty

D. 

neurorrhaphy

E. 

neurotomy

 

32.

Translate the medical term hemiparesis as literally as possible.  
 

A. 

paralysis in the lower half of the body

B. 

partial paralysis in half the body, either the right or left side

C. 

paralysis of one limb

D. 

partial paralysis of one limb

E. 

complete loss of sensation and motor function in all limbs

 

33.

Translate the medical term psychiatry as literally as possible.  
 

A. 

Mind study specialist: doctor who specializes in the study of the mind

B. 

Mind study specialty: branch of medicine that focuses on the study of the mind

C. 

Mind treatment specialist: doctor who specializes in the treatment of the mind

D. 

Mind treatment specialty: branch of medicine that focuses on the treatment of the mind

 

34.

Translate the medical term myelomeningocele as literally as possible.  
 

A. 

Condition of the spinal cord and meninges

B. 

Condition of the spinal cord and its muscles

C. 

Hernia of the spinal cord and meninges

D. 

Hernia of the spinal cord and its muscles

E. 

Hernia of the meninges and muscles

 

35.

Translate the medical term subdural hematoma as literally as possible.  
 

A. 

Blood tumor located beneath the dura

B. 

Blood tumor located inside the dura

C. 

Blood tumor located outside the dura

D. 

Blood tumor located upon the dura

 

36.

Translate the medical term encephalomyeloneuropathy as literally as possible.  
 

A. 

Disease of the brain, muscles, and nerves

B. 

Disease of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves

C. 

Disease of the brain, head, and nerves

D. 

Disease of the head, spinal cord, and nerves

E. 

Disease of the head, muscles, and nerves

 

37.

Translate the medical term cerebral palsy as literally as possible.  
 

A. 

Pertaining to brain paralysis: paralysis caused by damage to the area of the brain responsible for movement

B. 

Pertaining to brain partial paralysis: partial paralysis caused by damage to the area of the brain responsible for movement

C. 

Pertaining to nerve paralysis: paralysis caused by damage to the nerves

D. 

Pertaining to nerve partial paralysis: partial paralysis caused by damage to the nerves

 

38.

Translate the medical term hydrocephaly as literally as possible.  
 

A. 

Large head condition: abnormally large head

B. 

Pus head condition: accumulation of pus in the brain

C. 

Small head condition: abnormally small head

D. 

Water head condition: abnormal accumulation of spinal fluid in the brain

 

39.

Translate the medical term lobectomy as literally as possible.  
 

A. 

lobe incision

B. 

lobe loose

C. 

lobe reconstruction

D. 

lobe removal

E. 

lobe suture

 

40.

Translate the medical term craniotomy as literally as possible.  
 

A. 

skull incision

B. 

skull destruction

C. 

skull reconstruction

D. 

skull removal

E. 

skull suture

 

41.

A loss or decline in mental function is called  
 

A. 

aphasia

B. 

catatonia

C. 

dementia

D. 

dyslexia

E. 

dyskinesia

 

42.

The fear of heights is known as  
 

A. 

acrophobia.

B. 

agoraphobia.

C. 

hydrophobia.

D. 

kleptomania.

E. 

photophobia.

 

43.

_____________________refers to an excessive desire to steal.  
 

A. 

Acrophobia

B. 

Agoraphobia

C. 

Hydrophobia

D. 

Kleptomania

E. 

Photophobia

 

44.

Which of the following procedures is used to examine the electrical activity of the brain?  
 

A. 

cerebral angiography

B. 

echoencephalography

C. 

electroencephalography

D. 

magnetic resonance angiography

E. 

positron emission tomography

 

45.

Which of the following procedures is used to examine blood vessels in the brain?  
 

A. 

cerebral angiography

B. 

echoencephalography

C. 

electroencephalography

D. 

myelogram

E. 

positron emission tomography

 

46.

Which nerve is responsible for carrying impulses toward the central nervous system?  
 

A. 

afferent nerve

B. 

defferent nerve

C. 

efferent nerve

D. 

negative nerve

E. 

positive nerve

 

47.

Choose the best definition for hemorrhagic stroke.  
 

A. 

A loss of brain function caused by interruption of blood flow to the brain

B. 

A loss of brain function caused by the interruption of blood flow to the brain due to the rupture of a blood vessel

C. 

A loss of brain function caused by the interruption of blood flow to the brain due to blockage

D. 

A temporary loss of brain function caused by the interruption of blood flow to the brain due to the rupture of a blood vessel that usually resolves within 24 hours

 

48.

Inflammation of the gray matter of the spinal cord is known as  
 

A. 

amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

B. 

meningoencephalitis.

C. 

myelitis.

D. 

poliomyelitis.

E. 

polyneuropathy.

 

49.

A _________________ anesthetic causes a complete loss of consciousness.  
 

A. 

general

B. 

local

C. 

regional

D. 

topical

 

50.

Which of the following classifications of drugs relieves pain?  
 

A. 

analgesic

B. 

anticonvulsant

C. 

antipsychotic

D. 

anxiolytic

E. 

hypnotic

 

51.

Which of the following classification of drugs lessen anxiety?  
 

A. 

analgesic

B. 

anticonvulsant

C. 

anxiolytic

D. 

hypnotic

E. 

thrombolytic

 

52.

Which abbreviation describes the system of nerves that is around the central nervous system (the brain and spinal cord)?  
 

A. 

CNS

B. 

CSF

C. 

LOC

D. 

PNS

E. 

SRS

 

53.

Which of following statements most accurately describes a PET scan?  
 

A. 

A procedure used to examine the blood vessels

B. 

A procedure used to examine the spinal cord

C. 

An imaging procedure that uses radiation to produce cross sections of the brain

D. 

An imaging technique that produces an image of the brain using sound waves sent through the skull

E. 

Inserting a needle into the lumbar region of the spine in order to collect spinal fluid

 

54.

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the abbreviation CVA?  
 

A. 

It is a disease of the brain and spinal cord.

B. 

It is an accident involving the blood vessels of the brain.

C. 

It is a disease of the blood vessels of the brain.

D. 

It is a diagnostic procedure for studying the brain.

E. 

It is a procedure used to examine blood vessels in the brain.

 

55.

Read the following excerpt from this patient’s health record: Mrs. Sterling is here for follow-up for her schizophrenia. At her last visit, she complained of dystonia from taking haloperidol. I changed her prescription to a newer antipsychotic, and she is here today to discuss how she is doing on the new medication. Overall, her condition has improved, and she has not had any hallucinations. Her only concern is recent insomnia (the past week). She noticed the insomnia started when she began a new job. She says that learning her new job has been stressful. She has been anxious at night, and that has made it hard for her to sleep. According to this excerpt, all of the following statements are true EXCEPT  
 

A. 

Because of the side effects of haloperidol, the doctor prescribed a new medication to relieve her anxiety.

B. 

The patient has a mental illness characterized by delusions, hallucinations, and disordered sleep.

C. 

The patient is following up with her medical professional.

D. 

The patient is having difficulty sleeping.

 

56.

Read the following excerpt from this patient’s health record: The plan for the patient is as follows: 1. Begin short-term anxiolytic therapy; 2. Continue antipsychotic; 3. Follow-up visit in 2 months;  4. Continue following with psychologist. According to this patient’s treatment plan, she will  
 

A. 

begin to take a drug that will lessen her anxiety, will continue to take drugs to oppose any mind conditions, and will continue following with a doctor who specializes in the study of the mind.

B. 

begin to take a drug that will lessen any anxiety, will continue to take drugs to oppose her depression, and will continue following with a doctor who specializes in the treatment of the mind.

C. 

begin to take a drug that will lessen any depression, will continue to take drugs to oppose her anxiety, and will continue following with a doctor who specializes in the treatment of the mind.

D. 

begin to take a drug that will lessen any mind conditions, will continue to take drugs to oppose her anxiety, and will continue following with a doctor who specializes in the study of the mind.

E. 

begin to take a drug that will lessen any mind conditions, will continue to take drugs to oppose her anxiety, and will continue following with a doctor who specializes in the treatment of the mind.

 

57.

The medical term for an inflammation of the spinal cord is  
 

A. 

meningitis.

B. 

encephalitis.

C. 

spinalitis.

D. 

myelitis.

E. 

cephalitis.

 

58.

A patient has a medical diagnosis of myelodysplasia. This means the patient has a condition of bad formation of the  
 

A. 

brain.

B. 

meninges.

C. 

spinal cord.

D. 

cerebral cortex.

E. 

brain stem.

 

59.

The medical term for fainting, or a loss of consciousness due to temporary loss of blood flow to the brain is  
 

A. 

aphasia.

B. 

dysphagia.

C. 

vertigo.

D. 

neurasthenia.

E. 

syncope.

 

60.

Following a stroke, a patient had aphasia. This means the patient  
 

A. 

was unable to speak.

B. 

had difficulty speaking.

C. 

had difficulty swallowing.

D. 

was unable to move an extremity.

E. 

had difficulty moving an extremity.

 

61.

An image of the spinal cord, usually done using an x-ray is a  
 

A. 

CT scan.

B. 

myelogram.

C. 

PET.

D. 

LP.

E. 

EEG.

 

62.

Build a medical term that means a collection of blood pertaining to upon the dura.  
 

A. 

sub (upon) + dur (dura) + al (condition) + hemat (blood) + oma (tumor)

B. 

epi (upon) + dur (dura) + al (pertaining to) + hemat (blood) + oma (tumor)

C. 

epi (upon) + dural (dura) + hema (blood) +toma (collection)

D. 

intra (upon) + dur (dura) + al (pertaining to) + hemat (blood) + oma (collection)

E. 

hyper (upon) + dur (dura) + al (condition) + hemat (blood) + oma (tumor)

 

63.

A patient with an intracerebral hematoma has a collection of blood located  
 

A. 

outside of the brain.

B. 

around the brain.

C. 

inside the brain.

D. 

under the brain.

E. 

between the cerebral hemispheres.

 

64.

Identify and define the word parts in the medical term psychosomatic.  
 

A. 

psycho (mind) + somatic (body)

B. 

psycho (mind) + soma (body) +tic (pertaining to)

C. 

psycho (mind) + somat (body) +ic (pertaining to)

D. 

psycho (mind) + soma (body) + tic (condition)

E. 

psycho (mind) + som (body) +atic (condition)

 

65.

A doctor who specializes in the treatment of the mind, including prescribing medications is a  
 

A. 

psychiatrist.

B. 

psychologist.

C. 

psychiatry.

D. 

psychology.

 

66.

A patient had a procedure in which a needle was inserted into the spine to collect spinal fluid. The abbreviation for this test is a(n)  
 

A. 

EEG.

B. 

CT.

C. 

MRI.

D. 

PET.

E. 

LP.

 

67.

The medical term used to describe a problem that originates from the nervous system is  
 

A. 

neuropathy.

B. 

neurogenic.

C. 

neuroplasia.

D. 

neuropoiesis.

E. 

neuroplasty.

 

68.

A type of stroke in which the blood supply to the brain is cut off due to a blockage is called a(n) __________________stroke.  
 

A. 

ischemic

B. 

transient

C. 

hemorrhagic

D. 

intracerebral

E. 

cerebral vascular accident

 

69.

Build a medical term that means brain disease.  
 

A. 

cephalo (brain) + plasty (disease)

B. 

encephalo (brain) + plasty (disease)

C. 

encephalo (brain) + pathy (disease)

D. 

myelo (brain) + pathy (disease)

E. 

cranio (brain) +pathy (disease)

 

70.

A psychiatric condition in which the patient withdraws from communication with others and is only focused on the self is  
 

A. 

neurosis.

B. 

autism.

C. 

schizophrenia.

D. 

cerebral palsy.

E. 

psychosis.

 

71.

A disease characterized by seizures is  
 

A. 

autism.

B. 

cerebral palsy.

C. 

narcolepsy.

D. 

epilepsy.

E. 

bulimia.

 

72.

The root in the medical term narcolepsy means  
 

A. 

narcotics.

B. 

shaking.

C. 

sleep.

D. 

stiffness.

E. 

nerve.

 

73.

_________ is an eating disorder characterized by overeating followed by forced vomiting.  
 

A. 

Anorexia

B. 

Neurosis

C. 

Psychosis

D. 

Schizophrenia

E. 

Bulimia

 

74.

The translation of the medical term psychosis is  
 

A. 

pertaining to the mind.

B. 

condition of the mind.

C. 

disease of the mind.

D. 

fixation of the mind.

E. 

originating in the mind.

 

75.

The classifications of drugs used to treat seizures are  
 

A. 

anesthetics.

B. 

antipsychotics.

C. 

anxiolytics.

D. 

anticonvulsants.

E. 

analgesics.

 

76.

An incision into the skull is called a(n)  
 

A. 

craniectomy.

B. 

craniotomy.

C. 

cephalotomy.

D. 

encephalectomy.

E. 

cerebrotomy.

 

77.

The abbreviation used to describe a "mini-stroke" caused by the blockage of a blood vessel, which resolves within 24 hours is a(n)  
 

A. 

CVA.

B. 

CNS.

C. 

TIA.

D. 

ICP.

E. 

EEG.

 

78.

Translate the root in the medical term anorexia.  
 

A. 

condition

B. 

no

C. 

hunger

D. 

appetite

E. 

vomiting

 

79.

Build a medical term that means bad speaking condition.  
 

A. 

a (bad) + phas (speaking) + al (condition)

B. 

dys (bad) + phag (speaking) + ia (condition)

C. 

dys (bad) + phas (speaking) + ia (condition)

D. 

a (bad) + phag (speaking) + al (condition)

E. 

dys (bad) +phag (speaking) +osis (condition)

 

80.

Translate the medical term hemiplegia.  
 

A. 

partial paralysis in half the body

B. 

weakness in half of the body

C. 

paralysis in both legs

D. 

paralysis in one half of the body

E. 

paralysis in all four extremities

 

81.

A patient with agoraphobia has a fear of  
 

A. 

water.

B. 

dogs.

C. 

public spaces.

D. 

heights.

E. 

confined spaces.

 

82.

A patient with macrocephaly has a  
 

A. 

condition of small head.

B. 

condition of large head.

C. 

condition of misshapen head.

D. 

condition where part of the skull is missing.

E. 

condition of a flattened back of the head.

 

83.

Translate the root in the medical term pyromania.  
 

A. 

fear

B. 

excessive desire

C. 

pus

D. 

fire

E. 

bomb

 

84.

Build a medical term that means inflammation of a nerve.  
 

A. 

neur + itis

B. 

neur + algia

C. 

neuro +itis

D. 

neuro + pathy

E. 

neuri + itis

 

85.

Which of the following is the correct breakdown of the medical term endarterectomy into its component parts?  
 

A. 

end/arter/ectomy

B. 

endarter/ec/tomy

C. 

end/art/er/ec/tomy

D. 

end/art/er/ec/tom/y

E. 

en/dart/er/ec/tom/y

 

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Created Date:
Aug 21, 2025
Chapter Name:
Chapter 5 The Nervous System-Neurology And Psychiatry
Author:
Steven L. Jones

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