ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Nursing Neurological Disorders Questions
Question 1 of 5
Parkinson's disease is associated with a deficiency in
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Parkinson’s disease results from dopamine loss in the substantia nigra, impairing motor control and causing tremors and rigidity.
Question 2 of 5
fMRI technology can provide significant insights into brain function by
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: fMRI detects brain activity via blood oxygen level-dependent (BOLD) signals, reflecting neural activation.
Question 3 of 5
There are---------- layers of meninges around the brain and spinal cord.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Three layers of meninges (dura mater, arachnoid mater, pia mater) surround and protect the brain and spinal cord.
Question 4 of 5
A neuron with a cell body located in the CNS whose primary function is connecting other neurons is called a(n):
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Interneurons, located in the CNS, connect other neurons, facilitating signal integration, unlike efferent (motor) or afferent (sensory) neurons.
Question 5 of 5
The midbrain, pons and medulla oblongata are housed in the:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The brain stem comprises the midbrain, pons, and medulla oblongata, regulating vital functions.