ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Nursing Neurological Disorders Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nerves responsible for transmitting pain signals from a burned finger to the spinal cord are examples of:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pain signals travel via afferent (sensory) nerves to the CNS. [Level: Knowledge]
Question 2 of 5
The third ventricle is a midline cavity within the diencephalon and is connected to the fourth ventricle by the:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The aqueduct of Sylvius links the third and fourth ventricles. [Level: Knowledge]
Question 3 of 5
The basal nuclei, part of the motor circuit, are involved in the initiation and control of:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Basal nuclei (ganglia) initiate and refine voluntary movements. Others are unrelated. [Level: Knowledge]
Question 4 of 5
The reticular formation is a network of nuclei scattered throughout the brainstem that plays a crucial role in:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The reticular formation regulates sleep, arousal, and consciousness. [Level: Knowledge]
Question 5 of 5
Involuntary motor commands, such as those for reflexes, involve:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Monosynaptic reflexes (e.g., stretch) involve one synapse (sensory to motor). [Level: Knowledge]