ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Neurology Questions
Question 1 of 5
The outermost layer of the meninges, providing protection and cushioning for the brain, is called the:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The dura mater is the tough, outermost meningeal layer, protecting the CNS. [Level: Knowledge]
Question 2 of 5
Broca's area, crucial for speech production and language expression, is typically found in the:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Broca’s area, in the left frontal lobe (typically), controls speech production. [Level: Knowledge]
Question 3 of 5
The medulla oblongata regulates vital functions such as:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The medulla oblongata controls vital autonomic functions (heart, breathing, BP). [Level: Knowledge]
Question 4 of 5
Voluntary motor commands originate in the:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Voluntary motor commands arise from motor neurons in the ventral horn. [Level: Knowledge]
Question 5 of 5
In the spinal cord, where does decussation commonly occur for sensory information?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sensory fibers (e.g., pain/temperature) decussate via the dorsal horn to the opposite side. [Level: Knowledge]