ATI LPN
Neurological Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A difference between rods and cones is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Rods and cones both hyperpolarize to light and use retinal, but they have distinct opsins (e.g., rhodopsin in rods, photopsins in cones).
Question 2 of 5
What are the first cells in the auditory system to fire action potential?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Spiral ganglion neurons fire action potentials in response to inner hair cell glutamate release, as hair cells do not generate action potentials.
Question 3 of 5
A foot fetish of a sexual nature might be explained by which of the following:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The somatosensory cortex (not motor) places genital and foot areas adjacent, potentially linking their sensory processing.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse caring for a severely head-injured comatose client observes which signs indicating late stages of intracranial HTN?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cushing’s triad (text note): severe HTN, wide pulse pressure, bradycardia (B) indicate late ICP increase.
Question 5 of 5
The charge nurse observes a novice nurse with a post-craniotomy client (hemorrhagic stroke). Which action requires intervention?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Routine suctioning (B) increases ICP; it should be as needed only.