Question 1

Which of the following appears to exert the most direct influence over autonomic functions?

Accepted Answer

A)   reticular formation
B)   hypothalamus
C)   midbrain
D)   medulla oblongataE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 2

The sacral part of the parasympathetic division serves the pelvic organs and the distal half of the large intestine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

β-adrenergic receptors are the only receptors found on the heart.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Describe outcome criteria that can be used to evaluate whether a patient is effectively coping with a stressful problem.

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Signs of mobilization of the sympathetic...

Question 5

Somatic and visceral reflex arcs are similar,but visceral reflex arcs lack afferent fibers (visceral sensory neurons).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Most disorders of the autonomic nervous system reflect abnormalities of smooth muscle control.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)   Sympathetic has extensive branching of preganglionic fibers; parasympathetic has minimal branching of preganglionic fibers.
B)   Sympathetic origin is craniosacral; parasympathetic is thoracolumbar.
C)   Sympathetic division has short preganglionic and long postganglionic fibers; parasympathetic has long preganglionic and short postganglionic fibers.
D)   Sympathetic ganglia are within a few centimeters of the CNS; parasympathetic ganglia are close to the visceral organs served.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

Sympathetic nerves may leave the spinal cord at which vertebra?

Accepted Answer

A)   first coccyx
B)   third lumbar
C)   first thoracic
D)   second cervicalE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 9

Emotions influence autonomic reactions primarily through integration in the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   lateral geniculate of the thalamus
B)   hypothalamus
C)   lateral horn of the spinal cord
D)   inferior colliculusE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 10

Autonomic ganglia contain ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   the cell bodies of motor neurons
B)   both somatic afferent and efferent neurons
C)   synapses between postganglionic fibers and their effectors
D)   an outer connective tissue capsule around the cell bodies of preganglionic motor neuronsE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 11

Drugs called beta-blockers ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   decrease heart rate and blood pressure
B)   have widespread sympathetic effects
C)   increase a dangerously low heart rate
D)   are potent antidepressantsE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 12

Autonomic dysreflexia ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   usually precedes spinal shock
B)   results from over-excitatory input from the cortex
C)   is also known as autonomic areflexia
D)   involves uncontrolled activation of autonomic neuronsE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 13

Figure 14.1
Using Figure 14.1, match the following:
-Cell body of an ANS postganglionic neuron.

Accepted Answer

A)  C
B)  A
C)  E
D)  DE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

Match the following:
-Short preganglionic,long postganglionic fibers.

Accepted Answer

A)  Sympathetic
B)  ParasympatheticC) A) and B)
D) undefined

Question 15

The parasympathetic tone ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   causes blood pressure to rise
B)   prevents unnecessary heart deceleration
C)   accelerates activity of the digestive tract
D)   determines normal activity of the urinary tractE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 16

The sympathetic division innervates more organs than the parasympathetic division.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Mrs.Oberhaus needs surgery to correct a severe case of Raynaud's disease,affecting one of her hands.What surgical procedure will be performed? After the surgery,will she be more likely to suffer from anhidrosis (lack of sweating)or hyperhidrosis (profuse sweating)in the affected hand?

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Mrs.Oberhaus' doctor will perform a symp...

Question 18

Baroreceptors in the carotid sinus monitor blood pressure.When the carotid sinus is stretched by blood pressure or manipulation,a feedback response through the vagus (X)nerve can be blocked by atropine.How would external stimulation of the carotid artery,such as carotid massage,affect the heart rate?

Accepted Answer

External stimulation of the ca...

Question 19

Where would you NOT find autonomic ganglia?

Accepted Answer

A)   unpaired, anterior to spinal cord
B)   within wall of organ served or close to organ
C)   paired, beside spinal cord
D)   within spinal cordE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 20

Propranolol hydrochloride (Inderal)is a beta-adrenergic blocker often used as an antianginal,antiarrhythmic,and antihypertensive drug.Before giving Inderal to a patient,what should the nurse assess?

Accepted Answer

Inderal blocks beta-adrenergic receptors...

Exam 14: The Autonomic Nervous System

Where would you NOT find autonomic ganglia?

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Which of the following statements is FALSE?

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Which of the following appears to exert the most direct influence over autonomic functions?

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Propranolol hydrochloride (Inderal)is a beta-adrenergic blocker often used as an antianginal,antiarrhythmic,and antihypertensive drug.Before giving Inderal to a patient,what should the nurse assess?

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Inderal blocks beta-adrenergic receptors...
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Figure 14.1 Using Figure 14.1, match the following: -Cell body of an ANS postganglionic neuron.

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Autonomic dysreflexia ________.

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Somatic and visceral reflex arcs are similar,but visceral reflex arcs lack afferent fibers (visceral sensory neurons).

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β-adrenergic receptors are the only receptors found on the heart.

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The sacral part of the parasympathetic division serves the pelvic organs and the distal half of the large intestine.

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Mrs.Oberhaus needs surgery to correct a severe case of Raynaud's disease,affecting one of her hands.What surgical procedure will be performed? After the surgery,will she be more likely to suffer from anhidrosis (lack of sweating)or hyperhidrosis (profuse sweating)in the affected hand?

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Mrs.Oberhaus' doctor will perform a symp...
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Describe outcome criteria that can be used to evaluate whether a patient is effectively coping with a stressful problem.

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Signs of mobilization of the sympathetic...
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The parasympathetic tone ________.

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Match the following: -Short preganglionic,long postganglionic fibers.

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Sympathetic nerves may leave the spinal cord at which vertebra?

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Autonomic ganglia contain ________.

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Most disorders of the autonomic nervous system reflect abnormalities of smooth muscle control.

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Drugs called beta-blockers ________.

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The sympathetic division innervates more organs than the parasympathetic division.

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Emotions influence autonomic reactions primarily through integration in the ________.

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Where would you NOT find autonomic ganglia?

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Which of the following statements is FALSE?

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Which of the following appears to exert the most direct influence over autonomic functions?

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Propranolol hydrochloride (Inderal)is a beta-adrenergic blocker often used as an antianginal,antiarrhythmic,and antihypertensive drug.Before giving Inderal to a patient,what should the nurse assess?

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Figure 14.1 Using Figure 14.1, match the following: -Cell body of an ANS postganglionic neuron.

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Autonomic dysreflexia ________.

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Somatic and visceral reflex arcs are similar,but visceral reflex arcs lack afferent fibers (visceral sensory neurons).

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β-adrenergic receptors are the only receptors found on the heart.

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The sacral part of the parasympathetic division serves the pelvic organs and the distal half of the large intestine.

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Mrs.Oberhaus needs surgery to correct a severe case of Raynaud's disease,affecting one of her hands.What surgical procedure will be performed? After the surgery,will she be more likely to suffer from anhidrosis (lack of sweating)or hyperhidrosis (profuse sweating)in the affected hand?

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Describe outcome criteria that can be used to evaluate whether a patient is effectively coping with a stressful problem.

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The parasympathetic tone ________.

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Match the following: -Short preganglionic,long postganglionic fibers.

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Sympathetic nerves may leave the spinal cord at which vertebra?

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Autonomic ganglia contain ________.

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Most disorders of the autonomic nervous system reflect abnormalities of smooth muscle control.

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Drugs called beta-blockers ________.

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The sympathetic division innervates more organs than the parasympathetic division.

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Emotions influence autonomic reactions primarily through integration in the ________.

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