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Chapter 5: Nervous System
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Mrs. Fritz was hospitalized with a CVA. She is currently comatose and unresponsive. To determine whether she still has meaningful brain activity, the physician will most likely order:
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Ms. Yee sustained a TIA. Because of this, she currently has diminished sensation and movement on only the right side of her body. Ms. Yee is experiencing:
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Mr. Stutzman is recovering from a stroke but still has difficulty speaking. The proper term for this is:
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Mrs. Villanueva is recovering from a CVA but is still struggling with swallowing. The proper term for this is:
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Mr. Washington was brought to the emergency department with a high fever, confusion, and a headache. The physician wants to obtain a specimen of cerebrospinal fluid to study it for the presence of blood, bacteria, or other abnormalities. What procedure is the physician most likely to perform?
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Which disorder is caused by lesions or abnormalities of the brain arising in the early stages of development?
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Which of the following causes progressive confusion?
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