Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A) dystonic ataxia. 
B) cerebellar ataxia. 
C) steppage gait. 
D) tabetic stamping. 
E) Parkinsonian gait. 
A) dystonic ataxia. 
B) cerebellar ataxia. 
C) steppage gait. 
D) tabetic stamping. 
E) Parkinsonian gait.

Question 2

Environmental hazards and cognitive function are data needed for the personal and social history section of a neurologic assessment for

Accepted Answer

A) adolescents. 
B) every patient. 
C) persons with seizures. 
D) pregnant women. 
E) infants. 
A) adolescents. 
B) every patient. 
C) persons with seizures. 
D) pregnant women. 
E) infants.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A) CN I, olfactory 
B) CN V, trigeminal 
C) CN IX, glossopharyngeal 
D) CN XI, spinal accessory 
E) CN XII, hypoglossal 
A) CN I, olfactory 
B) CN V, trigeminal 
C) CN IX, glossopharyngeal 
D) CN XI, spinal accessory 
E) CN XII, hypoglossal

Question 4

Diabetic peripheral neuropathy will likely produce

Accepted Answer

A) hyperactive ankle reflexes. 
B) diminished pain sensation. 
C) exaggerated vibratory sense. 
D) hypersensitive temperature perception. 
E) exaggerated sharp touch sensation. 
A) hyperactive ankle reflexes. 
B) diminished pain sensation. 
C) exaggerated vibratory sense. 
D) hypersensitive temperature perception. 
E) exaggerated sharp touch sensation.

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

Environmental hazards and cognitive function are data needed for the personal and social history section of a neurologic assessment for

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

Diabetic peripheral neuropathy will likely produce

The History and Interviewing Process

Cultural Competency

Examination Techniques and Equipment

Vital Signs and Pain Assessment

Mental Status

Growth and Measurement

Nutrition

Skin, Hair, and Nails

Lymphatic System

Head and Neck

Eyes

Ears, Nose, and Throat

Chest and Lungs

Heart

Blood Vessels

Breasts and Axillae

Abdomen

Female Genitalia

Male Genitalia

Anus, Rectum, and Prostate

Musculoskeletal System

Sports Participation Evaluation

Putting It All Together

Taking the Next Steps: Critical Thinking

Recording Information

Emergency or Life-Threatening Situations

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Exam 22: Neurologic System

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

Environmental hazards and cognitive function are data needed for the personal and social history section of a neurologic assessment for

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

Diabetic peripheral neuropathy will likely produce

The History and Interviewing Process

Cultural Competency

Examination Techniques and Equipment

Vital Signs and Pain Assessment

Mental Status

Growth and Measurement

Nutrition

Skin, Hair, and Nails

Lymphatic System

Head and Neck

Eyes

Ears, Nose, and Throat

Chest and Lungs

Heart

Blood Vessels

Breasts and Axillae

Abdomen

Female Genitalia

Male Genitalia

Anus, Rectum, and Prostate

Musculoskeletal System

Sports Participation Evaluation

Putting It All Together

Taking the Next Steps: Critical Thinking

Recording Information

Emergency or Life-Threatening Situations

Filters