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What tests are used for the Vestibulocochlear nerve? - ANSWER-
Observing balance, posture and gate. Rubbing of fingers(sound).
Whispering. Tunning Fork.
Difficulty swallowing could be a sign of damage to what cranial nerve? -
ANSWER-Glossopharyngeal Nerve / CN IX
What nerve is damaged if the patient has no gag reflex or impaired
sensation in the tongue? - ANSWER-Vagus Nerve / CN X
What nerve is being tested when resistance is added to shrugging
shoulders? - ANSWER-Spinal Accessory Nerve / CN XI
What nerve is tested by watching movement of the uvuala? - ANSWER-
Hypoglossal Nerve / CN XII
Why are brain injuries coded in the first 24 hours? - ANSWER-Surgical
and other interventions can increase the size of a contusion or
hemorrhage which would inflate the severity.
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, When do you code to the cerebellum? - ANSWER-Only when
cerebellum, infratentorial or posterior fossa are mentioned.
Define Brain Swelling. - ANSWER-Generic description of a swollen brain.
Define Brain Edema - ANSWER-Specific type of brain swelling. It
indicates increased brain water content. Should only be coded if the
provider describes it as such or CT mentions hypodensity.
What section of the brain is the Supratentorial coded to? - ANSWER-
Cerebrum
What section of the brain is the Anterior or Middle Fossa Coded to? -
ANSWER-Cerebrum
How is a Hemorrhagic contusion coded? - ANSWER-As a contusion
How are Cerebrum Brain Contusions coded? - ANSWER-By number and
laterally
Diagnosis of DAI requires a coma over how many hours? - ANSWER-6
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Exam 2026-2027 With Complete Questions And
Correct Detailed Answers| Brand New Version!
What tests are used for the Vestibulocochlear nerve? - ANSWER-
Observing balance, posture and gate. Rubbing of fingers(sound).
Whispering. Tunning Fork.
Difficulty swallowing could be a sign of damage to what cranial nerve? -
ANSWER-Glossopharyngeal Nerve / CN IX
What nerve is damaged if the patient has no gag reflex or impaired
sensation in the tongue? - ANSWER-Vagus Nerve / CN X
What nerve is being tested when resistance is added to shrugging
shoulders? - ANSWER-Spinal Accessory Nerve / CN XI
What nerve is tested by watching movement of the uvuala? - ANSWER-
Hypoglossal Nerve / CN XII
Why are brain injuries coded in the first 24 hours? - ANSWER-Surgical
and other interventions can increase the size of a contusion or
hemorrhage which would inflate the severity.
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, When do you code to the cerebellum? - ANSWER-Only when
cerebellum, infratentorial or posterior fossa are mentioned.
Define Brain Swelling. - ANSWER-Generic description of a swollen brain.
Define Brain Edema - ANSWER-Specific type of brain swelling. It
indicates increased brain water content. Should only be coded if the
provider describes it as such or CT mentions hypodensity.
What section of the brain is the Supratentorial coded to? - ANSWER-
Cerebrum
What section of the brain is the Anterior or Middle Fossa Coded to? -
ANSWER-Cerebrum
How is a Hemorrhagic contusion coded? - ANSWER-As a contusion
How are Cerebrum Brain Contusions coded? - ANSWER-By number and
laterally
Diagnosis of DAI requires a coma over how many hours? - ANSWER-6
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