The nurse is educating a client on different areas of the brain. The nurse recognizes that which of the following statements concerning areas of the brain is correct?
The basal ganglia are responsible for controlling voluntary movement
Motor pathways of the spinal cord and brainstem synapse in the thalamus
The cerebellum is the center for speech and emotions
The hypothalamus controls body temperature and regulates sleep
The Correct Answer is D
A. The basal ganglia are involved in motor control and learning but not specifically in controlling voluntary movement.
B. Motor pathways do not directly synapse in the thalamus; the thalamus serves as a relay station for sensory information.
C. The cerebellum is primarily involved in coordination, balance, and muscle control, not in speech and emotions.
D. The hypothalamus plays a crucial role in regulating body temperature, controlling hunger, thirst, fatigue, and regulating sleep cycles.
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Correct Answer is C
Explanation
A. Dull throbbing pain increasing with rest might suggest a strain or sprain but not necessarily a fracture.
B. A dull ache could indicate various issues but may not specifically point to a fracture.
C. Sharp pain that worsens with movement is a common indicator of a fracture due to the bones moving against each other.
D. Deep pain in the wrist could signify deep tissue injury but doesn't distinctly indicate a fracture without other signs.
Correct Answer is D
Explanation
A. Listening to speech primarily assesses cranial nerves related to speech and articulation, not cranial nerve II.
B. Identifying scented aromas assesses the olfactory nerve.
C. Clenching teeth primarily assess cranial nerve V (trigeminal nerve).
D. Cranial nerve II is the optic nerve responsible for vision. Testing visual acuity using a Snellen chart assesses this nerve's function.
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