An Action Potential Occurs When

question 18

Multiple Choice

An action potential occurs when:

• A)sodium ions enter the axon's interior, causing a brief positive electrical impulse.
• B)potassium ions are electrically transformed into sodium ions.
• C)polarized dendrites stimulate adjoining nodes of Ranvier.
• D)potassium ions enter the dendrites and sodium ions exit the axon, causing depolarization and a brief negative electrical charge.

Understand patient rights and ethical considerations in clinical research.

Comprehend the role and utility of nursing theories in practice.

Recognize the contributions of specific nursing theorists to the profession.

Identify the components and application of the PICOT process in clinical question formulation.

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