ATI LPN
Quizlet Adult Medical Surgical Head Injury Monitoring Neurological Status Questions
Question 1 of 5
The potential space between the dura mater and arachnoid mater, which may contain blood vessels, is the:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The subdural space is a potential space between dura and arachnoid, prone to hematomas. [Level: Knowledge]
Question 2 of 5
The primary auditory cortex, responsible for processing auditory information, is found in the:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The primary auditory cortex, in the temporal lobe, processes sound. [Level: Knowledge]
Question 3 of 5
Damage to the cerebellum can result in:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cerebellar damage causes ataxia (impaired coordination/balance). [Level: Comprehension]
Question 4 of 5
The withdrawal reflex is an example of a:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The withdrawal reflex is polysynaptic, involving interneurons for coordination. [Level: Knowledge]
Question 5 of 5
The ventral root of a spinal nerve primarily contains:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ventral roots carry motor (efferent) fibers from the CNS. [Level: Knowledge]