Exam 22: Neurologic System

Which area of the brain is responsible for perceiving sounds and for determining their source?

The finger-to-nose test allows assessment of

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

Nerves that arise from the brain rather than the spinal cord are called

Which sign is associated with meningitis and intracranial hemorrhage?

The thalamus is the major integration center for perception of

Deep pressure tests are used mostly for patients who are experiencing

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

The major function of the sympathetic nervous system is to

A positive Babinski sign is normal until what age?

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

Which of the following is a concern, rather than an expected finding, in older adults?

On a scale of 0 to 4+, which deep tendon reflex score is appropriate for a finding of clonus in a patient?

You are examining a patient in the emergency department who has recently sustained head trauma. To initially assess this patient's neurologic status, you would

The autonomic nervous system coordinates which of the following?

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

To assess spinal levels L2, L3, and L4, which deep tendon reflex should be tested?

Ipsilateral Horner syndrome indicates a cerebrovascular accident (CVA) occurring in the

The motor cortex of the brain is in the

Visible or palpable extension of the elbow is caused by reflex contraction of which muscle?