ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Nursing Neurological Disorders Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
The Peripheral Nervous System is made up of the:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The peripheral nervous system (PNS) includes spinal nerves and cranial nerves (excluding cranial nerve II and the retina, which are CNS), but not the brain or spinal cord.
Question 2 of 5
Morphine, codeine, and heroin are all opiates that function by
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Opiates mimic endorphins, binding to opioid receptors to reduce pain and induce euphoria.
Question 3 of 5
When you are very nervous, perhaps before you must speak in front of your college class, you notice that your mouth is dry and your heart is racing. This is most likely due to stimulation by the
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sympathetic activation (fight or flight) causes dry mouth (reduced salivation) and racing heart, preparing the body for stress.
Question 4 of 5
During REM sleep, an EEG shows
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: REM sleep features rapid, irregular EEG patterns similar to wakefulness, reflecting active brain states like dreaming.
Question 5 of 5
The cerebellum, portion of the brain, is located below the occipital lobes of the cerebrum.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The cerebellum is the second largest brain region after the cerebrum, located below the occipital lobes, involved in coordination.