Comprehensive Nervous System and Neurological
Exam Guide UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and
CORRECT Answers
What are the two main divisions of the Central nervous system (CNS) and peripheral
nervous system? nervous system (PNS)
, What does the central nervous system The brain and spinal cord
(CNS) consist of?
What structures are included in the Spinal nerves, peripheral nerves, and muscles
peripheral nervous system (PNS)?
How many pairs of cranial nerves are 12 pairs
there?
What are the components of the 31 pairs: 8 cervical, 12 thoracic, 5 lumbar, 5 sacral, 1
spinal nerves in the PNS? coccygeal
What types of nerves do most Both sensory (afferent) and motor (efferent) nerves
peripheral nerves contain?
What two questions should guide the 1. What is the localization of the responsible
assessment of neurologic disease? lesion(s)? 2. What is the underlying
pathophysiology?
What is the significance of asking Transient symptoms may not be volunteered by the
about past symptoms in neurological patient, affecting diagnosis.
assessments?
Exam Guide UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and
CORRECT Answers
What are the two main divisions of the Central nervous system (CNS) and peripheral
nervous system? nervous system (PNS)
, What does the central nervous system The brain and spinal cord
(CNS) consist of?
What structures are included in the Spinal nerves, peripheral nerves, and muscles
peripheral nervous system (PNS)?
How many pairs of cranial nerves are 12 pairs
there?
What are the components of the 31 pairs: 8 cervical, 12 thoracic, 5 lumbar, 5 sacral, 1
spinal nerves in the PNS? coccygeal
What types of nerves do most Both sensory (afferent) and motor (efferent) nerves
peripheral nerves contain?
What two questions should guide the 1. What is the localization of the responsible
assessment of neurologic disease? lesion(s)? 2. What is the underlying
pathophysiology?
What is the significance of asking Transient symptoms may not be volunteered by the
about past symptoms in neurological patient, affecting diagnosis.
assessments?
