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Neurological Assessment NCLEX Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The brain and spinal cord are the organs of the----------
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The central nervous system (CNS) comprises the brain and spinal cord, distinct from the peripheral nervous system (PNS), autonomic nervous system (ANS), and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).
Question 2 of 5
Sally has a brain injury; she knows what she wants to say but can't vocalize the words. The part of her brain that deals with the ability to speak is the:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Broca’s area in the frontal lobe controls speech production; damage causes expressive aphasia, where comprehension remains but speech is impaired.
Question 3 of 5
From which layer of the embryo does the nervous system form?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The nervous system derives from the ectoderm via the neural plate, which forms the neural tube, unlike mesoderm (muscles, bones) or endoderm (gut).
Question 4 of 5
What structures does light pass through before reaching the primary visual cortex? (list in order)
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Light path: cornea, aqueous humor, lens, vitreous humor, then retina (rods/cones, then ganglion cells), optic nerve, LGN, to V1; C is closest despite missing cornea.
Question 5 of 5
The basilar membrane
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The basilar membrane is wider and less stiff at the apex, resonating with low frequencies, while the base handles high frequencies.