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Neurological Assessment NCLEX Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The primary motor cortex, responsible for the voluntary control of skeletal muscles, is located in the:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The primary motor cortex, in the frontal lobe’s precentral gyrus, controls skeletal muscle movement. [Level: Knowledge]
Question 2 of 5
The dorsal (posterior) horns of the spinal cord primarily contain:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dorsal horns contain sensory nuclei, receiving afferent input. [Level: Knowledge]
Question 3 of 5
Lower Motor Neurons directly innervate:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: LMNs innervate skeletal muscle for voluntary movement. [Level: Knowledge]
Question 4 of 5
The dorsal roots of spinal nerves contain:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dorsal roots carry sensory (afferent) fibers into the CNS. [Level: Knowledge]
Question 5 of 5
The accessory nerve (XI) controls muscles involved in:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The accessory nerve (CN XI) controls sternocleidomastoid and trapezius for head movement. [Level: Knowledge]