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jrubin

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A nurse is discussing the membrane that separates the cerebellum from the cerebrum. What term should the nurse use to describe this membrane?
 
  a. Tentorium cerebelli
  b. Falx cerebri
  c. Arachnoid membrane
  d. Temporal lobe

Question 2

What term should the nurse use when talking about the outermost membrane surrounding the brain?
 
  a. Dura mater
  b. Arachnoid mater
  c. Pia mater
  d. Falx cerebri



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
The tentorium cerebelli, a common landmark, is a membrane that separates the cerebellum below from the cerebral structures above. The cerebellum is not separated by the falx cerebri, the arach-noid membrane, or the temporal lobe.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
The dura mater is the outer layer of the brain. The arachnoid is a spongy, web-like structure that loosely follows the contours of the cerebral structures. The pia mater adheres to the contours of the brain. The falx cerebri dips between the two cerebral hemispheres along the longitudinal fis-sure.



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