NSG 316 EXAM 3 STUDY GUIDE 2026 TESTED
QUESTIONS AND PRACTICE SOLUTION
GRADED A+
◉ screening neuro exam.
Answer: perform on well persons who have no significant subjective
findings
◉ complete neuro exam.
Answer: perform on person with neuro concerns
◉ neuro recheck exam.
Answer: perform on person with demonstrated neuro defect, who
requires period ic assessment
◉ ansomia.
Answer: Decrease or loss of smell occurs bilaterally
◉ hemianopsia; hemianopia.
Answer: Defective vision or blindness in one half of the visual field
◉ ptosis.
,Answer: drooping eyelid
◉ paresthesias.
Answer: tingling, prickling, "pins & needles" (sensory loss)
◉ diplopia.
Answer: double vision
◉ dysphagia.
Answer: difficulty swallowing
◉ What are the test to evaluate cerebellar function?.
Answer: Balance Test (Gait)
Romberg Test
Rapid Alternating Movements (RAM)
◉ Balance Test (Gait).
Answer: -observe as the person walks 10 to 20 feet, turns and
returns to the starting point
NORMALLY: gait is smooth, rhythmic and effortless opposing arm
swing is coordinating
, ◉ Romberg test.
Answer: -ask client to stand with feet at comfortable distance apart,
arms at sides, and eyes closed for ~20 seconds
NORMALLY: patient can maintain posture and balance
◉ Rapid Alternating Movements (RAM).
Answer: pat the knees with both hands, turn hands over, then faster
NORMALLY: done with equal turning and quick rhythmic pace
◉ flaccidity.
Answer: decreased muscle tone (hypotonia), muscle feels limp, soft,
flabby
◉ spasticity.
Answer: increased muscle tone (hypertonia)
◉ rigidity.
Answer: constant state of resistance; resists passive movement in
any direction (dystonia)
◉ cogwheel rigidity.
Answer: Increased tone is released by degrees during passive range
of motion so it feels like small, regular jerks.
QUESTIONS AND PRACTICE SOLUTION
GRADED A+
◉ screening neuro exam.
Answer: perform on well persons who have no significant subjective
findings
◉ complete neuro exam.
Answer: perform on person with neuro concerns
◉ neuro recheck exam.
Answer: perform on person with demonstrated neuro defect, who
requires period ic assessment
◉ ansomia.
Answer: Decrease or loss of smell occurs bilaterally
◉ hemianopsia; hemianopia.
Answer: Defective vision or blindness in one half of the visual field
◉ ptosis.
,Answer: drooping eyelid
◉ paresthesias.
Answer: tingling, prickling, "pins & needles" (sensory loss)
◉ diplopia.
Answer: double vision
◉ dysphagia.
Answer: difficulty swallowing
◉ What are the test to evaluate cerebellar function?.
Answer: Balance Test (Gait)
Romberg Test
Rapid Alternating Movements (RAM)
◉ Balance Test (Gait).
Answer: -observe as the person walks 10 to 20 feet, turns and
returns to the starting point
NORMALLY: gait is smooth, rhythmic and effortless opposing arm
swing is coordinating
, ◉ Romberg test.
Answer: -ask client to stand with feet at comfortable distance apart,
arms at sides, and eyes closed for ~20 seconds
NORMALLY: patient can maintain posture and balance
◉ Rapid Alternating Movements (RAM).
Answer: pat the knees with both hands, turn hands over, then faster
NORMALLY: done with equal turning and quick rhythmic pace
◉ flaccidity.
Answer: decreased muscle tone (hypotonia), muscle feels limp, soft,
flabby
◉ spasticity.
Answer: increased muscle tone (hypertonia)
◉ rigidity.
Answer: constant state of resistance; resists passive movement in
any direction (dystonia)
◉ cogwheel rigidity.
Answer: Increased tone is released by degrees during passive range
of motion so it feels like small, regular jerks.
