Check Your Understanding Questions

Check Your Understanding Questions

1 .
What is the purpose and function of the thalamus and hypothalamus in the neurological system?
2 .
What is the difference between the sympathetic nervous system and the parasympathetic nervous system?
3 .
What are the three different types of muscle in the body and their functions?
4 .
You are caring for a patient who is about to undergo electromyography (EMG) testing. How would you explain the procedure to the patient?
5 .
What is the difference between electromyography (EMG) and nerve conduction velocity (NCV) testing?
6 .
What are early symptoms of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)? What are late symptoms?
7 .
Based on your knowledge of immobility seen in patients with neuromuscular disorders, what are some nursing interventions you could implement to prevent associated complications?
8 .
What are some strategies you could use when teaching coping skills to a patient with a neuromuscular disorder?