#1
Which of the following is NOT a component of the neurovascular assessment?
Assessment of respiratory function
ExplanationRespiratory function is not part of neurovascular assessment.
#2
Which of the following is a common symptom of peripheral neuropathy?
Paresthesia
ExplanationParesthesia is a common symptom of peripheral neuropathy.
#3
What is the purpose of assessing cranial nerves in a neurological examination?
To evaluate various sensory and motor functions of the head and neck
ExplanationAssessing cranial nerves helps evaluate sensory and motor functions of the head and neck.
#4
Which of the following is a common symptom of a spinal cord injury?
Neurogenic shock
ExplanationNeurogenic shock is a common symptom of spinal cord injury.
#5
Which of the following conditions is associated with a positive Trousseau's sign?
Hypocalcemia
ExplanationHypocalcemia is associated with a positive Trousseau's sign.
#6
What is the purpose of assessing capillary refill time (CRT) in neurovascular assessment?
To assess arterial perfusion
ExplanationCRT helps evaluate arterial perfusion.
#7
Which pulse site is typically used to assess circulation in the lower extremities?
Dorsalis pedis pulse
ExplanationDorsalis pedis pulse is commonly used for lower extremity circulation assessment.
#8
In the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS), what score indicates the lowest level of consciousness?
1
ExplanationA GCS score of 1 indicates the lowest level of consciousness.
#9
What is the purpose of assessing Babinski reflex in neurological examination?
To assess pathological reflexes
ExplanationAssessing Babinski reflex helps evaluate pathological reflexes.
#10
Which cranial nerve is responsible for controlling eye movements?
Abducens nerve (CN VI)
ExplanationAbducens nerve (CN VI) controls eye movements.
#11
Which neurological assessment tool is commonly used to evaluate cognitive function in stroke patients?
Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE)
ExplanationMMSE is commonly used for cognitive assessment in stroke patients.
#12
Which scale is commonly used to assess pain intensity in nonverbal patients?
Behavioral Pain Scale (BPS)
ExplanationBPS is commonly used for pain assessment in nonverbal patients.
#13
Which of the following is NOT a component of the NIH Stroke Scale?
Assessment of visual acuity
ExplanationVisual acuity assessment is not part of NIH Stroke Scale.
#14
Which of the following tests is commonly used to assess deep tendon reflexes?
Briskinski test
ExplanationBriskinski test is commonly used for deep tendon reflex assessment.
#15
Which neurological disorder is characterized by the degeneration of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra?
Parkinson's disease
ExplanationParkinson's disease is characterized by dopaminergic neuron degeneration.