Neurologic System

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Question 1

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The autonomic nervous system coordinates which of the following?

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High-level cognitive function

Balance and affect

Internal organs of the body

Balance and equilibrium

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Question 2

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The major function of the sympathetic nervous system is to:

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orchestrate the stress response.

coordinate fine motor movement.

determine proprioception.

perceive stereognosis.

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Question 3

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The parasympathetic nervous system maintains the day-to-day function of:

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digestion.

response to stress.

lymphatic supply to the brain.

lymphatic drainage of the brain.

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Question 4

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Cerebrospinal fluid serves as a:

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nerve impulse transmitter.

red blood cell conveyer.

shock absorber.

mediator of voluntary skeletal movement.

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Question 5

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Diabetic peripheral neuropathy will likely produce:

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hyperactive ankle reflexes.

diminished pain sensation.

exaggerated vibratory sense.

hypersensitive temperature perception.

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Question 6

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The thalamus is the major integration center for the perception of:

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speech.

olfaction.

pain.

thoughts.

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Question 7

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The awareness of body position is known as:

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proprioception.

graphesthesia.

stereognosis.

two-point discrimination.

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Question 8

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Which area of the brain maintains temperature control?

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Epithalamus

Thalamus

Abducens

Hypothalamus

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Question 9

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If a patient cannot shrug his or her shoulders against resistance, which cranial nerve (CN) requires further evaluation?

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CN I, olfactory

CN V, trigeminal

CN IX, glossopharyngeal

CN XI, spinal accessory

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Question 10

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Motor maturation proceeds in an orderly progression from:

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peripheral to central.

head to toe.

lateral to medial.

pedal to cephalic.

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Question 11

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Normal changes of the aging brain include:

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increased velocity of nerve conduction.

diminished perception of touch.

increased total number of neurons.

diminished intelligence quotient.

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Question 12

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The area of body surface innervated by a particular spinal nerve is called a:

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dermatome.

nerve pathway.

spinal accessory area.

cutaneous zone.

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Question 13

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A neurologic past medical history should include data about:

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allergies.

circulatory problems.

educational level.

immunizations.

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Question 14

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Which is the technique most often used for evaluating the neurologic system?

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Auscultation

Inspection

Palpation

Percussion

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Question 15

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When assessing superficial pain, touch, vibration, and position perceptions, you are testing:

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cerebellar function.

emotional status.

sensory function.

tendon reflexes.

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Question 16

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You are initially evaluating the equilibrium of Ms. Q. You ask her to stand, with her feet together and arms at her sides. She loses her balance. Ms. Q has a positive:

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Kernig sign.

Homan sign.

McMurray test.

Romberg sign.

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Question 17

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The finger to nose test allows assessment of:

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coordination and fine motor function.

point location.

sensory function.

stereognosis.

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Question 18

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You are performing a two-point discrimination test as part of a well physical examination. The area with the ability to discern two points in the shortest distance is the:

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back.

palms.

fingertips.

upper arms.

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Question 19

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As Mr. B enters the room, you observe that his gait is wide-based and he staggers from side to side while swaying his trunk. You would document Mr. B's pattern as:

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dystonic ataxia.

cerebellar ataxia.

steppage gait.

tabetic stamping.

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Question 20

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Deep pressure tests are used mostly for patients who are experiencing:

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absent superficial pain sensation.

gait and stepping disturbances.

lordosis, osteoporosis, or arthritis.

tonic neck or torso spasms.

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