ATI LPN
Neurology Exam Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A 70-yr-old female patient with left-sided hemiparesis arrives by ambulance to the emergency department. Which action should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Airway/breathing (respiratory effort) is the priority per ABCs in acute stroke. CT (D) follows stabilization. [Level: Analysis]
Question 2 of 5
Which aspects of the medical history of a female patient are risk factors for Stroke? SELECT ONE THAT APPLY
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Oral contraceptives increase clot risk, a major stroke factor. D contributes, A/C are unrelated. [Level: Comprehension]
Question 3 of 5
In a myelinated axon, where are the action potentials regenerated?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Action potentials regenerate at nodes of Ranvier in saltatory conduction. Hillock initiates, terminals release. [Level: Comprehension]
Question 4 of 5
Schwann cells participate in the process of saltatory conduction, which involves:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Saltatory conduction jumps between nodes of Ranvier, speeding transmission. [Level: Comprehension]
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following is a neurotransmitter that is commonly associated with muscle contraction at the neuromuscular junction?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Acetylcholine (ACh) triggers muscle contraction at the neuromuscular junction. [Level: Knowledge]