ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Nursing Neurological Disorders Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
The cervical plexus is formed by the spinal nerves from which spinal levels?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The cervical plexus arises from C1-C4 spinal nerves. [Level: Knowledge]
Question 2 of 5
Dementia is a syndrome characterized by:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dementia involves chronic, progressive cognitive decline impacting daily function. [Level: Knowledge]
Question 3 of 5
Chemical messengers that allow neurons to communicate with other cells are called:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Neurotransmitters enable chemical communication across synapses. [Level: Knowledge]
Question 4 of 5
The protective membranes that enclose the brain and spinal cord are called:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The meninges (dura, arachnoid, pia) protect the CNS. [Level: Knowledge]
Question 5 of 5
A ridge or bump of the cerebral cortex is called a:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A gyrus is a cortical ridge; sulcus is a groove, fissure deeper. [Level: Knowledge]