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Neurological Review of Systems Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
In Drosophila, the neuroectoderm is located ventrally during gastrulation, while in mice or frogs, the neuroectoderm is located dorsally. Which statement best describes how the two systems are similar or different?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Despite differences in the location of the neuroectoderm (ventral in Drosophila, dorsal in vertebrates), both systems share similarities in the genetic mechanisms underlying neural development. Homologous genes, such as those involved in lateral inhibition, play crucial roles in specifying neurons in both invertebrates and vertebrates. This highlights the evolutionary conservation of developmental processes despite morphological differences.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse assessed decorticate rigidity in the unconscious client. What is the best description for this posturing?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
A patient is diagnosed with a health problem that alters the way impulses are conducted in the neurological system. When reviewing this information with the patient, which part of a neuron should the nurse teach carries impulses toward the cell body?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dendrites are extensions of the neuron that carry impulses toward the cell body. Axons transmit impulses away from the cell body, while Schwann cells and the myelin sheath are involved in insulating and speeding up nerve impulse transmission. Understanding the role of dendrites is crucial for explaining how neurons communicate.
Question 4 of 5
A 22-year-old female patient recovering from a craniotomy begins crying and asking for her mother who is sleeping in the visitors' lounge. The patient's Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) of 15 and pupils are equal and reactive. What nursing action would be most appropriate at this time?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The patient is stable with a GCS of 15 and normal pupillary response, indicating no immediate neurological concern. Emotional distress after surgery is common, and having a family member present can provide comfort. Sedation or notifying the surgeon is unnecessary unless there are signs of neurological deterioration.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is providing care for a client admitted to the hospital after a motor vehicle accident. After being informed by family members that the patient is deaf and mute, which action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.