ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Nursing Neurological Disorders Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
Dementia is a syndrome characterized by:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dementia involves chronic, progressive cognitive decline impacting daily function. [Level: Knowledge]
Question 2 of 5
The protective membranes that enclose the brain and spinal cord are called:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The meninges (dura, arachnoid, pia) protect the CNS. [Level: Knowledge]
Question 3 of 5
A ridge or bump of the cerebral cortex is called a:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A gyrus is a cortical ridge; sulcus is a groove, fissure deeper. [Level: Knowledge]
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following is NOT a function of the hypothalamus?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Daily rhythms are regulated by the suprachiasmatic nucleus (hypothalamus), so all are true; question intent unclear, likely A-D all correct. [Level: Knowledge]
Question 5 of 5
Which spinal nerve region and the number of nerve pairs is NOT correct?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cervical has 8 pairs (C1-C8), not 7; others are correct. [Level: Knowledge]