ATI RN
Neurological System Assessment Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Nurse Martinez is preparing to conduct an initial assessment of Mrs. Smith, a 66-year-old woman admitted with Parkinson's Disease. As part of her preparation, Nurse Martinez reviews the patient's medication, specifically levodopa. She considers the primary action of this medication in the management of Parkinson's Disease. What should Nurse Martinez identify as the main effect of levodopa?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
Which lobe is primarily responsible for hearing and language?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The temporal lobe is primarily responsible for processing auditory information and is involved in hearing and language comprehension. It contains the primary auditory cortex, which processes sound, and Wernicke's area, which is essential for understanding language. Damage to the temporal lobe can result in hearing loss, language deficits, or difficulties in recognizing sounds. The temporal lobe also plays a role in memory and emotion.
Question 3 of 5
If an individual has an inability to initiate speech or respond to speech with anything other than simple words is known as
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Nonfluent aphasia, also known as Broca's aphasia, is characterized by difficulty in initiating speech or producing complex sentences. Individuals with this condition often speak in short, fragmented phrases and struggle with grammar and word order. This type of aphasia results from damage to Broca's area, a region in the frontal lobe responsible for speech production and language processing.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following is a less disabling form of HIV dementia?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Minor Cognitive Motor Disorder (MCMD) is a less severe form of HIV-associated cognitive impairment. It is characterized by mild memory loss, reduced cognitive function, and slight motor difficulties. Unlike HIV dementia, which significantly impacts daily functioning, MCMD allows individuals to maintain a relatively normal level of independence and quality of life, although they may still experience some cognitive challenges.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following is/are type(s) of neurons?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Neurons can be classified into three main types: sensory neurons, motor neurons, and interneurons. Sensory neurons transmit signals from sensory receptors to the central nervous system (CNS). Motor neurons carry signals from the CNS to muscles or glands to produce a response. Interneurons, found within the CNS, integrate and process information between sensory and motor neurons. Together, these neuron types enable the nervous system to detect, process, and respond to stimuli.