ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Nursing Neurological Disorders Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which type of synapse allows for the direct flow of ions and electrical current between adjacent neurons?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Electrical synapses use gap junctions for direct ion flow, unlike chemical synapses. [Level: Knowledge]
Question 2 of 5
The delicate, innermost layer of the meninges that directly adheres to the surface of the brain and spinal cord is the:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The pia mater is the innermost layer, closely following CNS contours. [Level: Knowledge]
Question 3 of 5
The third ventricle is a midline cavity within the diencephalon and is connected to the fourth ventricle by the:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The aqueduct of Sylvius links the third and fourth ventricles. [Level: Knowledge]
Question 4 of 5
The basal nuclei, part of the motor circuit, are involved in the initiation and control of:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Basal nuclei (ganglia) initiate and refine voluntary movements. Others are unrelated. [Level: Knowledge]
Question 5 of 5
The reticular formation is a network of nuclei scattered throughout the brainstem that plays a crucial role in:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The reticular formation regulates sleep, arousal, and consciousness. [Level: Knowledge]