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A student nurse is tutoring another student on anatomy and physiology. What does the tutor explain is the function of myelin sheaths on certain nerves?
 
  A.
  Allow rapid transmission of nerve impulses
  B.
  Assist in long-term storage of memories
  C.
  Prevent cross-communication between nerves
  D.
  Protect the nerves from temperature changes

Question 2

A nurse is caring for a child who only awakens to painful stimuli and produces no verbal responses. Which term is the most appropriate when documenting this child's status?
 
  A.
  Lethargy
  B.
  Obtundation
  C.
  Persistent vegetative state
  D.
  Stupor



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
White matter in the brain consists of nerves coated with myelin sheaths, which allow nerve impulses to travel rapidly.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
A child who is stuporous only responds to painful stimuli and has verbal responses that are either absent or slow. A lethargic patient opens his or her eyes to loud voices and appears confused and falls asleep without continued stimulation. Obtundation is demonstrated when a person is aroused by tactile stimulation, such as gentle shaking, but does not show great interest in surroundings. A persistent vegetative state is a coma-like condition that has lasted for over 4 weeks.





 

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