ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Nursing Neurological Disorders Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following accounts for the movement of neurotransmitters across a synaptic cleft?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Neurotransmitters diffuse across the synaptic cleft passively. [Level: Knowledge]
Question 2 of 5
The hypothalamus is part of the:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The hypothalamus is in the diencephalon, below the thalamus. [Level: Knowledge]
Question 3 of 5
Identify the cranial nerve that carries sensory information from the inner ear for balance and hearing:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Vestibulocochlear (VIII) mediates hearing and balance. [Level: Knowledge]
Question 4 of 5
The three main anatomical neural planes are:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Neural planes: sagittal (side), coronal (front), horizontal (top). [Level: Knowledge]
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following is NOT a function of cerebrospinal fluid:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: CSF cushions, exchanges nutrients/waste, and carries hormones, but doesn’t conduct signals. [Level: Comprehension]