ATI LPN
Neurological Disorders in Medical Surgical Nursing Questions
Question 1 of 5
Ganglion cells attached to photoreceptors located on the temporal portion of the retina project to which structure?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Temporal retina ganglion cells project ipsilaterally to the lateral geniculate nucleus. TMP13 p. 661
Question 2 of 5
For the eye to adapt to intense light, which of the following may occur?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Light adaptation reduces rhodopsin and cone pigments to retinal and opsins, lowering sensitivity. TMP13 pp. 652-653
Question 3 of 5
Which neurotransmitter is released by both rods and cones at their synapses with bipolar cells?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Rods and cones release glutamate to synapse with bipolar cells. TMP13 p. 655
Question 4 of 5
The intraocular fluid of the eye flows from the canal of Schlemm into which location?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Aqueous humor flows from the canal of Schlemm into aqueous veins. TMP13 p. 645
Question 5 of 5
A female patient who had a stroke 24 hours ago has expressive aphasia. An appropriate nursing intervention to help the patient communicate is to
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Communication will be facilitated and less frustrating to the patient when questions that require a 'yes' or 'no' response are used. When the language areas of the brain are injured, the patient might not be able to read or recite words, which will frustrate the patient without improving communication. Expressive aphasia is caused by damage to the language areas of the brain, not by the areas that control the motor aspects of speech. The nurse should allow time for the patient to respond.