ATI RN
Neurological System Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Nurse Thompson is reviewing the neurological assessment of Mr. Johnson, a 70-year-old patient who exhibits tremors and slow movements. She recalls that these symptoms are often linked to a specific neurological disorder characterized by reduced dopamine levels due to the loss of pigmented neurons in the substantia nigra region of the basal ganglia. Which disease does Nurse Thompson recognize as associated with these findings?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
The ________ ________ consists of glands that secrete hormones:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The endocrine system consists of glands that secrete hormones into the bloodstream to regulate various bodily functions, such as metabolism, growth, and reproduction. Key glands include the pituitary, thyroid, and adrenal glands. Hormones act as chemical messengers, influencing target organs and tissues to maintain homeostasis. The endocrine system works closely with the nervous system to coordinate the body's responses to internal and external changes.
Question 3 of 5
If an individual suffers a traumatic event and has a neurological disorder that means they may be unable to recall anything from the moment of the injury or to retain memories of recent events. This is known as:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Anterograde amnesia refers to the inability to form new memories after the onset of amnesia, often due to brain injury or trauma. This condition severely impacts an individual's ability to retain information about recent events, while memories from before the injury may remain intact. It is commonly associated with damage to the hippocampus, a brain region critical for memory formation and consolidation.
Question 4 of 5
In most cases, when diagnosing a neurological disorder such as dementia, the clinician will endeavour to classify it according to its cause. Which of the following is a specific cause that has been identified?:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Neurological disorders like dementia can be caused by a variety of underlying conditions, including Alzheimer's disease, Pick's disease, and Parkinson's disease. Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia, characterized by the accumulation of amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tangles in the brain. Pick's disease is a rare form of dementia associated with frontotemporal lobe degeneration, while Parkinson's disease can lead to dementia due to the progressive loss of dopamine-producing neurons.
Question 5 of 5
An alternative approach to dealing with attention deficits is not to try and improve attention itself, but to provide the client with some compensatory skills that will allow them to effectively manage their slowed information processing. This is knwn as:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Time Pressure Management (TPM) is a therapeutic approach designed to help individuals with attention deficits manage their slowed information processing. Instead of focusing on improving attention directly, TPM teaches compensatory strategies, such as breaking tasks into smaller steps, prioritizing activities, and using external aids like timers or reminders. This approach helps individuals adapt to their cognitive limitations and improve their ability to complete tasks efficiently.