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NCLEX Neurology Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which food would be included in the diet for a patient who had a stroke and has dysphagia?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Mashed potatoes are thick, reducing aspiration risk in dysphagia. A/B are thin, D is less common. [Level: Application]
Question 2 of 5
Clusters of cell bodies in the peripheral nervous system are known as:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ganglia are PNS cell body clusters. Nuclei are CNS, tracts axons, nerves bundles. [Level: Knowledge]
Question 3 of 5
In case of peripheral nerve injury, Schwann cells play a role in:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Schwann cells promote PNS axon regrowth by clearing debris and forming pathways. [Level: Comprehension]
Question 4 of 5
The postsynaptic membrane contains specific proteins known as receptors that bind to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Receptors on the postsynaptic membrane bind neurotransmitters to propagate signals. [Level: Knowledge]
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following is responsible for protecting and providing structural support to an entire nerve?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The epineurium protects and supports the whole nerve structure in the PNS. [Level: Knowledge]