ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Neurology Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient with carotid atherosclerosis asks the nurse to describe a carotid endarterectomy. Which response by the nurse is accurate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Endarterectomy removes plaque from the carotid artery. A is bypass, C is thrombectomy, D is angioplasty. [Level: Comprehension]
Question 2 of 5
Which food items would be included in the diet plan for a patient being discharged from the hospital after recovering from a stroke? SELECT ONE THAT APPLY
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Vegetable soup is low-fat, heart-healthy post-stroke. A/B/C are high in sodium/fat. [Level: Application]
Question 3 of 5
The fatty substance that insulates and speeds up the conduction of nerve impulses along the axon is called:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Myelin insulates axons and speeds conduction via saltatory conduction. Others are unrelated. [Level: Knowledge]
Question 4 of 5
Bipolar neurons are commonly found in the:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bipolar neurons, with one dendrite and one axon, are sensory and found in the retina. [Level: Knowledge]
Question 5 of 5
The threshold potential is the membrane potential at which:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Threshold (~-55 mV) triggers Na+ channel opening, initiating an action potential. [Level: Knowledge]