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Neurological Assessment NCLEX Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which behavior would be exhibited by a patient who has suffered a right-brain stroke
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Right-brain strokes cause impulsivity and poor judgment. B is left-brain, A/D are opposite. [Level: Comprehension]
Question 2 of 5
Which part of a neuron contains the nucleus and most of the cell's organelles?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The soma contains the nucleus and organelles, integrating signals. Axons/dendrites extend from it. [Level: Knowledge]
Question 3 of 5
The initial stimulus for an action potential causes a brief influx of:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sodium (Na+) influx depolarizes the membrane, triggering an action potential. [Level: Knowledge]
Question 4 of 5
What is the role of calcium ions in the process of neurotransmitter release?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ca2+ influx triggers vesicle exocytosis, releasing neurotransmitters. [Level: Knowledge]
Question 5 of 5
Motor nerves that carry signals from the central nervous system to muscles or glands are termed:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Efferent nerves transmit motor signals from CNS to effectors. [Level: Knowledge]