ATI RN
Neurological System Assessment Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The action potential changes the charge inside the axon from positive to negative.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
________ contain only afferent fibers, long dendrites of sensory neurons.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sensory nerves contain only afferent fibers, which are the long dendrites of sensory neurons. These fibers transmit sensory information from the body to the central nervous system. Cranial nerves and mixed nerves contain both afferent and efferent fibers, while motor nerves contain only efferent fibers. Therefore, sensory nerves is the correct answer as they exclusively carry afferent signals.
Question 3 of 5
Which one of the following describes saltatory conduction:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
The nerve that contains sensory fibers that are involved in hearing is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
A 75 year-old retired short-order cook presents to the office for evaluation of weakness. He has a history of hypertension; he stopped taking his medication a few months ago because he couldn't tell that it was making a difference and it was too expensive. On physical examination, his blood pressure is 220/110 mm Hg. He has deviation of the tongue to the left side. Which cranial nerve would have to be affected for this finding to be present?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.