ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Neurology Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which food items would be included in the diet plan for a patient being discharged from the hospital after recovering from a stroke? SELECT ONE THAT APPLY
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Vegetable soup is low-fat, heart-healthy post-stroke. A/B/C are high in sodium/fat. [Level: Application]
Question 2 of 5
Bipolar neurons are commonly found in the:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bipolar neurons, with one dendrite and one axon, are sensory and found in the retina. [Level: Knowledge]
Question 3 of 5
The threshold potential is the membrane potential at which:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Threshold (~-55 mV) triggers Na+ channel opening, initiating an action potential. [Level: Knowledge]
Question 4 of 5
The reuptake of neurotransmitters back into the presynaptic neuron is facilitated by:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Reuptake transporters recycle neurotransmitters, terminating their action. [Level: Knowledge]
Question 5 of 5
The largest nerve in the human body, the sciatic nerve, is an example of a:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The sciatic nerve carries both sensory and motor fibers, making it mixed. [Level: Knowledge]