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Health Assessment Neurological System NCLEX Questions Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient with PD is taking carbidopa/levodopa 25/100 mg three times a day, and reports that he tends to slow down 2 hours before his next carbidopa/levodopa dose. This patient is most likely experiencing:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
Nurse Harris is providing lifestyle and safety advice to Mr. Baker, a patient with Parkinson's disease. She wants to ensure that Mr. Baker avoids activities that might exacerbate his symptoms or pose a risk to his health. Which of the following should Nurse Harris advise Mr. Baker to avoid?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
Neurotransmitters carry signals across the ________ ________.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Neurotransmitters carry signals across the synaptic gap, also known as the synaptic cleft, which is the small space between the terminal button of one neuron and the dendrite of another. When an action potential reaches the terminal button, neurotransmitters are released into the synaptic gap and bind to receptors on the postsynaptic neuron, facilitating communication between neurons. This process is essential for neural signaling and brain function.
Question 4 of 5
Where would you see the nodes of Ranvier?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Nodes of Ranvier are small gaps in the myelin sheath along the axon of a neuron. They play a critical role in the rapid conduction of electrical signals, as the action potential 'jumps' from one node to the next in a process called saltatory conduction. This increases the speed and efficiency of neural communication. Nodes of Ranvier are essential for proper nerve function and are found exclusively on axons.
Question 5 of 5
In the UK, two tests of speed of information processing, verbal memory tests (list learning and story recall), and visual memory tests (design learning and figure recall) is known as:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The Adult Memory and Information Processing Battery (AMIPB) is a comprehensive neuropsychological test used in the UK to assess memory and information processing abilities. It includes tests of verbal memory (e.g., list learning, story recall) and visual memory (e.g., design learning, figure recall), as well as measures of processing speed. This battery is widely used to evaluate cognitive functioning in individuals with neurological disorders or brain injuries.