ATI LPN
Neurological Assessment Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The central communication conduit between the brain and the rest of the body is the
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The spinal cord serves as the primary pathway for signals between the brain and the body, connecting the central nervous system (CNS) to the peripheral nervous system (PNS). The brain stem regulates vital functions, but the spinal cord is the conduit.
Question 2 of 5
The brain and sensory system of a bilaterally symmetric organism function most like
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The brain directs the body like a pilot, processing sensory input and coordinating responses in bilaterally symmetric organisms.
Question 3 of 5
A physician friend of yours is telling you about a patient with a head injury who suddenly stopped breathing. Your friend explains that the bony rim was pressing against the breathing center. You guess that the 'bony rim' (whatever that is) must have been exerting pressure in the region of the
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The medulla oblongata in the brainstem controls breathing; pressure here (e.g., from a skull fracture) could halt respiration.
Question 4 of 5
Treatments for depression often include drugs that help correct imbalances in the levels of
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: SSRIs increase serotonin levels, addressing the neurotransmitter imbalance common in depression.
Question 5 of 5
The term central nervous system refers to the:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The central nervous system (CNS) consists of the brain and spinal cord, excluding cranial nerves (part of the PNS except CN II and retina).