ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Nursing Neurological Disorders Questions
Question 1 of 5
Vibratory sensation depends on the detection of rapidly changing, repetitive sensations. The high-frequency end of the repetitive stimulation scale is detected by which structure?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pacinian corpuscles detect high-frequency vibrations. TMP13 p. 608
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following is the middle ear ossicle that is attached to the tympanic membrane?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The malleus attaches to the tympanic membrane. TMP13 p. 673
Question 3 of 5
Which substance is responsible for the umami taste sensation?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Glutamate elicits the umami taste sensation. TMP13 p. 686
Question 4 of 5
Which molecules move from the endolymph into the stereocilia and depolarize the hair cell?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Potassium ions from endolymph enter stereocilia, depolarizing hair cells. TMP13 p. 677
Question 5 of 5
Olfactory information transmitted to the orbitofrontal cortex passes through which thalamic nucleus?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Olfactory signals reach the orbitofrontal cortex via the dorsomedial thalamic nucleus. TMP13 p. 691