ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Nursing Neurological Disorders Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient in the emergency department with sudden-onset right-sided weakness is diagnosed with an intracerebral hemorrhage. Which information about the patient is most important to communicate to the health care provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Warfarin increases bleeding risk in hemorrhage, critical to manage. Others are expected or less urgent. [Level: Analysis]
Question 2 of 5
The tiny gap between two neurons where communication occurs is known as the:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The synapse is the gap for chemical or electrical signal transmission. Others are parts or clusters. [Level: Knowledge]
Question 3 of 5
Which type of neuron is responsible for connecting sensory and motor neurons in the spinal cord?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Interneurons link sensory and motor neurons in the CNS, key for reflexes. [Level: Knowledge]
Question 4 of 5
During the rising phase of an action potential, the membrane potential becomes more:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Na+ influx during depolarization makes the inside positive. [Level: Knowledge]
Question 5 of 5
Which type of synapse allows for the direct flow of ions and electrical current between adjacent neurons?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Electrical synapses use gap junctions for direct ion flow, unlike chemical synapses. [Level: Knowledge]