Neurology Quiz
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There are 8 pairs of cranial nerves
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
A ___________ carries instructions to the muscles from the spinal cord.
A. motor nerve
B. sensory nerve
C. dendrite
D. cerebellum
What are the responsibilities of an anesthesiologist?
A. Use anesthesia to make a patient unconscious
B. Monitor the patient during the procedure
C. Wake the patient after the procedure
D. Keep the patients from gaining consciousnesses during the procedures
E. All above
Olivia experiences _________________ due to excessive stimulation of the receptors at the neuromuscular junction by acetylcholine, which eventually leads to muscle weakness and respiratory failure.
A. Myasthenic crisis
B. Cholinergic crisis
In a basic view, the nervous system is a 2-way communication between the brain & the body
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
Can seizures spread in the brain
A. No
B. Yes
C. I don’t know
The peripheral nervous system divides into the
A. central nervous system and autonomic nervous system
B. autonomic nervous system and somatic nerves
C. afferent neurons and sensory neurons
D. efferent neurons and motor neurons
The neurologist is conducting a Tensilon test (Edrophonium) at the bedside of a patient who is experiencing unexplained muscle weakness, double vision, difficulty breathing, and ptosis. Which findings after the administration of Edrophonium would represent the patient has myasthenia gravis?
A. The patient experiences worsening of the muscle weakness.
B. The patient experiences wheezing along with facial flushing.
C. The patient reports a tingling sensation in the eyelids and sudden ringing in the ears.
D. The patient experiences improved muscle strength.
The inability to speak is known as
A. ataxia
B. aphasia
C. dysphasia
D. agnosia
Which nerve root does the patella tendon reflex correspond to?
A. L2, L3
B. L3, L4
C. S1, S2
D. T9, T10
In case of an emergency, how should you move a person with a suspected spinal injury?
A. NEVER MOVE THEM
B. Use the barrelling technique
C. Use the log-roll technique
D. Move them however you want, as long as the head is kept stable and in line with the spinal cord
In the acronym FAST (for warning signs of a stroke), “A” stands for
A. asymmetry
B. atypical
C. aphagia
D. anemia
When communicating with a resident with Alzheimer’s, how should the NA approach the conversation?
A. Speak quickly so they don’t forget what you say.
B. Stand as close as possible to the resident.
C. Repeat statements a variety of different ways.
D. Speak slowly and clearly. Repeat same words, don’t rephrase.
Neuro related careers include all of the following except
A. orthopedic surgeon
B. chiropractor
C. audiologist
D. optometrist
Care given during a client’s recovery from cardiac bypass surgery will include
A. Using a lift device for positioning.
B. Using a wheelchair for all transfers.
C. Staying in bed until the incision has completely healed.
D. Encouraging short, frequent walks down the hall.
