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NCLEX Questions for Neurological System Questions
Question 1 of 5
Each cerebral hemisphere is divided into ________ lobes, ________ of which have the same name as the bone over them.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Each cerebral hemisphere is divided into four lobes: the frontal, parietal, temporal, and occipital lobes. Three of these lobes (frontal, parietal, and temporal) share their names with the bones of the skull that overlie them. The occipital lobe is named after the occipital bone. Therefore, four, three is the correct answer as it accurately describes the division and naming of the cerebral lobes.
Question 2 of 5
The vital centers for the control of visceral activities such as heart rate, breathing, blood pressure, swallowing, and vomiting are located in the:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
An 18 year-old college freshman presents to the emergency room for evaluation of fever, headache, and neck stiffness. On physical examination, the patient is resting quietly and has a flushed face. His vital signs are as follows: temperature, 104 F; pulse, 110 bpm; and BP, 105/70. He has no rashes. During the physical examination, you flex the patient's neck and his hips and knees flex in response, indicating a meningeal irritation. The name of this positive sign is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
Nursing students are doing a class presentation on stroke. What is the term they would use for deficits in articulation?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following statements about axon-guidance is TRUE?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cadherins are cell adhesion molecules that mediate short-range contact attraction, guiding axons to their targets. Netrins, semaphorins, and ephrins also play roles in axon guidance, but they function through different mechanisms, such as long-range chemotaxis or repulsion. This diversity of guidance cues ensures precise navigation of growing axons.