The Practitioner Wishes to Evaluate the Functional Integrity of Cerebral

question 35

Multiple Choice

The practitioner wishes to evaluate the functional integrity of cerebral motor pathways in a brain-injured patient.Which test should the nurse anticipate the practitioner will order?

• A) Electroencephalography
• B) Xenon computed tomography (CT)
• C) Motor-evoked potentials
• D) Emission tomography

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Definitions:

Coronary Heart Disease (CHD)

A disease characterized by the narrowing of the coronary arteries, leading to a decreased blood supply to the heart muscle.

Serotonin System

The complex network of neurons in the brain that utilize serotonin as a neurotransmitter, playing a crucial role in regulating mood, anxiety, and other functions.

Noradrenaline System

Part of the body's sympathetic nervous system, involved in the fight or flight response and regulation of mood, attention, and arousal.

Dopamine System

A pathway in the brain that is responsible for reward-motivated behavior and is associated with feelings of pleasure and motivation.