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Neurological Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which event occurs in photoreceptors during phototransduction in response to light?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Light increases cGMP hydrolysis, closing sodium channels. TMP13 pp. 651-652
Question 2 of 5
Which structure secretes the intraocular fluid of the eye?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ciliary processes secrete aqueous humor at 2-3 µl/min. TMP13 p. 645
Question 3 of 5
Which type of papillae is located in the folds along the lateral surfaces of the tongue?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Foliate papillae are located laterally on the tongue. TMP13 p. 687
Question 4 of 5
A patient will attempt oral feedings for the first time after having a stroke. The nurse should assess the gag reflex and then
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The patient should be as upright as possible before attempting feeding to make swallowing easier and decrease aspiration risk. To assess swallowing ability, the nurse should initially offer water or ice to the patient. Pureed diets are not recommended because the texture is too smooth. The patient may have a poor appetite, but the oral feeding should be attempted.
Question 5 of 5
What are the manifestations of a ruptured cerebral aneurysm?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A ruptured cerebral aneurysm typically presents with a sudden, severe headache ('thunderclap headache') due to subarachnoid hemorrhage. Loss of consciousness is common, not maintained, and deficits are not transient or gradual.