NUR 6001 EXAM 3 QUESTIONS & CORRECT
ANSWERS LATEST 2026/2027
1. A 30-year-old woman tells the NP that she had been very unsteady and has had
difficulties maintaining her balance. Which area of the brain would the NP be concerned
about with these findings?
a.Thalamus
b.Brainstem
c.Cerebellum
d.Extrapyramidal tract
· Cerebellum
2. During an assessment of the cranial nerves, the NP finds the following: asymmetry
when the patient frowns or smiles, uneven lifting of the eyebrow, sagging of the lower
eyelid, and escape of the air when the NP presses against the right puffed checks. This
would indicate dysfunction of the which of these cranial nerves?
Motor component of cranial nerve VII
Motor component of cranial nerve IV
Motor and sensory component of cranial nerve XI
Motor component of cranial nerve X and sensory component of cranial nerve VII
· Motor component of cranial nerve VII
3. During a neurological assessment of a “healthy” 35-year-old patient, the NP asks him
to relax his muscles completely. The NP then moves each extremity through full range
of motion. Which of these results would the NP expect to find?
Firm, rigid resistance to movement
Mild, even resistance to movement
Hypotonic muscles as a result of total relaxation
Pain with some direction of movement
· Mild even resistance to movement
,4. The NP is conducting an assessment on a 29-year-old woman who visits the clinic
complaining of “always dropping things and falling down.” While testing rapid alternating
movements, the NP notices that the woman is unable to pat both her knees. Her
response is very slow, and she misses frequently. What should the NP suspects?
Dysfunction of the cerebellum
Vestibular disease
Lesion of cranial nerve IX
Inability to understand directions
· Dysfunction of the cerebellum
5. The NP is performing a neurological assessment of on a 41-year-old woman with a
history of diabetes. When testing her ability to feel the vibrations of a tuning fork, the NP
notices that the patient is unable to feel vibration on the great toe or ankle bilaterally, but
she is able to feel vibrations on both patellae. Given this information, what would the NP
suspect?
Hyperalgesia
Hyperesthesia
Peripheral neuropathy
Lesion of sensory cortex
· Peripheral neuropathy
6. The NP is testing superficial reflexes on an adult patient. When stroking up the lateral
side of the sole and across the ball of the foot, the NP notices the planter flexion of the
toes. How should the NP document this finding?
Positive Babinski sign
Plantar reflex abnormal
Plantar reflex “2+” on a scale from 0 to 4
Plantar reflex is normal
· Plantar reflex present
, 7. During the assessment of an 80-year-old patient, the NP notices that his hands show
tremors when he reaches for something and his head is always nodding. There is no
associated rigidity with movement. Which of these statements is most accurate?
These findings are normal, resulting from aging
These findings could be related to hyperthyroidism
These findings are the result of Parkinson’s disease
This patient should be evaluated for a cerebellar lesion
· These are normal findings resulting from aging
8. Of the following, which cranial nerves are only of motor type, not sensory?
I, VII, X
IV, V, VI
III, XI, XII
I, VIII, XI
· Cranial nerves III, IV, VI, XI and XII are pure motor nerves
9. During an assessment of a 62-year-old man, the NP notices the patient has a
stopped posture, shuffling walk with short steps, flat facial expression, and pill-rolling
movements. These findings would be consistent with:
Parkinsonism
Cerebral palsy
Cerebellar ataxia
Muscular dystrophy
· Parkinsonism disease
10. A 59-year-old patient has a herniated intervertebral disk in the L3 area. Which of the
following should the NP expect to see on physical exam while doing DTR?
Hyporeflexia
ANSWERS LATEST 2026/2027
1. A 30-year-old woman tells the NP that she had been very unsteady and has had
difficulties maintaining her balance. Which area of the brain would the NP be concerned
about with these findings?
a.Thalamus
b.Brainstem
c.Cerebellum
d.Extrapyramidal tract
· Cerebellum
2. During an assessment of the cranial nerves, the NP finds the following: asymmetry
when the patient frowns or smiles, uneven lifting of the eyebrow, sagging of the lower
eyelid, and escape of the air when the NP presses against the right puffed checks. This
would indicate dysfunction of the which of these cranial nerves?
Motor component of cranial nerve VII
Motor component of cranial nerve IV
Motor and sensory component of cranial nerve XI
Motor component of cranial nerve X and sensory component of cranial nerve VII
· Motor component of cranial nerve VII
3. During a neurological assessment of a “healthy” 35-year-old patient, the NP asks him
to relax his muscles completely. The NP then moves each extremity through full range
of motion. Which of these results would the NP expect to find?
Firm, rigid resistance to movement
Mild, even resistance to movement
Hypotonic muscles as a result of total relaxation
Pain with some direction of movement
· Mild even resistance to movement
,4. The NP is conducting an assessment on a 29-year-old woman who visits the clinic
complaining of “always dropping things and falling down.” While testing rapid alternating
movements, the NP notices that the woman is unable to pat both her knees. Her
response is very slow, and she misses frequently. What should the NP suspects?
Dysfunction of the cerebellum
Vestibular disease
Lesion of cranial nerve IX
Inability to understand directions
· Dysfunction of the cerebellum
5. The NP is performing a neurological assessment of on a 41-year-old woman with a
history of diabetes. When testing her ability to feel the vibrations of a tuning fork, the NP
notices that the patient is unable to feel vibration on the great toe or ankle bilaterally, but
she is able to feel vibrations on both patellae. Given this information, what would the NP
suspect?
Hyperalgesia
Hyperesthesia
Peripheral neuropathy
Lesion of sensory cortex
· Peripheral neuropathy
6. The NP is testing superficial reflexes on an adult patient. When stroking up the lateral
side of the sole and across the ball of the foot, the NP notices the planter flexion of the
toes. How should the NP document this finding?
Positive Babinski sign
Plantar reflex abnormal
Plantar reflex “2+” on a scale from 0 to 4
Plantar reflex is normal
· Plantar reflex present
, 7. During the assessment of an 80-year-old patient, the NP notices that his hands show
tremors when he reaches for something and his head is always nodding. There is no
associated rigidity with movement. Which of these statements is most accurate?
These findings are normal, resulting from aging
These findings could be related to hyperthyroidism
These findings are the result of Parkinson’s disease
This patient should be evaluated for a cerebellar lesion
· These are normal findings resulting from aging
8. Of the following, which cranial nerves are only of motor type, not sensory?
I, VII, X
IV, V, VI
III, XI, XII
I, VIII, XI
· Cranial nerves III, IV, VI, XI and XII are pure motor nerves
9. During an assessment of a 62-year-old man, the NP notices the patient has a
stopped posture, shuffling walk with short steps, flat facial expression, and pill-rolling
movements. These findings would be consistent with:
Parkinsonism
Cerebral palsy
Cerebellar ataxia
Muscular dystrophy
· Parkinsonism disease
10. A 59-year-old patient has a herniated intervertebral disk in the L3 area. Which of the
following should the NP expect to see on physical exam while doing DTR?
Hyporeflexia
