#1
Which of the following is NOT a component of the Glasgow Coma Scale?
Blood Pressure Measurement
ExplanationGlasgow Coma Scale measures Eye, Verbal, and Motor responses.
#2
Which cranial nerve is responsible for smell?
Cranial Nerve I: Olfactory Nerve
ExplanationCranial Nerve I is associated with olfaction.
#3
What is the primary function of the Glasgow Coma Scale?
Evaluating consciousness level
ExplanationGlasgow Coma Scale assesses consciousness level.
#4
Which of the following is NOT a typical symptom of a cerebrovascular accident (CVA)?
Loss of smell
ExplanationLoss of smell is not a typical CVA symptom.
#5
Which part of the nervous system controls voluntary movement and coordination?
Central nervous system
ExplanationCentral nervous system governs voluntary movement.
#6
Which assessment tool is commonly used to evaluate cognitive function?
Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE)
ExplanationMMSE assesses cognitive function.
#7
What does the term 'Romberg Test' assess?
Balance and proprioception
ExplanationRomberg Test evaluates balance and proprioception.
#8
Which neurological assessment tool is commonly used to evaluate pain perception?
Visual Analog Scale (VAS)
ExplanationVAS is utilized to assess pain perception.
#9
Which area of the brain is primarily responsible for language comprehension?
Temporal lobe
ExplanationTemporal lobe governs language comprehension.
#10
Which scale is commonly used to assess the severity of a concussion?
Concussion Symptom Scale
ExplanationConcussion Symptom Scale evaluates concussion severity.
#11
Which reflex is commonly tested by tapping the patellar tendon?
Patellar reflex
ExplanationPatellar reflex is assessed by tapping the patellar tendon.
#12
What is the primary purpose of the Babinski reflex?
Detecting upper motor neuron lesions
ExplanationBabinski reflex detects upper motor neuron lesions.
#13
What is the purpose of the Spurling's test in neurological assessment?
To assess cervical nerve root compression
ExplanationSpurling's test assesses cervical nerve root compression.
#14
What is the primary function of the Brudzinski sign?
Detecting meningitis
ExplanationBrudzinski sign detects meningitis.