ATI COMPREHENSIVE NURSING 441 – STUDY GUIDE 2023 LATEST UPDATE
UNDERSTANDING HUMAN BODY STRUCTURE, FUNCTIONS AND MALFUNCTIONS
Theme
... [Show More] UNDERSTANDING HUMAN BODY STRUCTURE, FUNCTIONS AND MALFUNCTIONS
TOPIC Understanding how my body is able to respond to internal and external stimuli
Training Hours SHE 68 Hours TCH: 40 Hours
Sub-topics Nervous system
BROAD OBJECTIVE
By the end of the topic students should demonstrate understanding of the structures, functions, malfunctions and aging process of the nervous system
Key Competencies
Understanding of basic terminologies as used in nervous system
Understanding the structural and functional organization of the nervous system.
Understand the structures and functions of various components of the Nervous system.
Describe embryological development of the nervous system
Understand how action potential is generated and transmitted within the system
Understand common malfunctions associated with nervous system
Learning Process
1. Pre-test
2. Introductory lecture (virtual)
3. Group discussion and individual study
4. Tutorials
5. Intermediate lecture (if found necessary) and
6. Plenary
Study Questions 1) Define the following as used in nervous system:
a. Nervous system
b. Nerves
c. Neuron
d. Neuroglia
e. Synapse
f. Reflex
g. Neurotransmitters
h. Action potential
2) Explain the structural and functional classification of the nervous system
3) What is the structural and functional classification of the Nerve cells?
4) A nerve cells requires the support of other cells to function
a) Name the various cells of support found in the nervous system
b) What are their respective role in offering support?
5) Highlight the major parts of the brain and the spinal cord and their function.
6) Outline the coverings of the brain and the spinal cord.
7) The nervous system requires constant supply of nutrients and removal of waste products to function efficiently.
a) How do nutrients reach the brain?
b) How are waste products carried away from the brain?
c) Outline the components of the cerebral spinal fluid (CSF)
8) Explain the formation and the flow of the cerebral spinal fluid.
9) Outline events in generation and propagation of a nervous impulse.
10) Regarding the synapse in the nervous system
a) Name the components of a synaptic junction
b) Highlight types of neural junction
c) Describe the propagation of a nerve impulse across synaptic junction
11) Briefly explain the embryological development of the nervous system
12) Outline the effects of aging on the nervous system
13) Identify any disorders of the the nervous system. [Show Less]