Neurological Assessment Exam Questions and answers

Neurological Assessment Exam
Questions and answers
The nurse is caring for for a client during the immediate postoperative period
after abdominal surgery. While performing a "neuro check" the nurse should
assess the client's:
A) Sensation in the extremities
B) Deep tendon reflexes
C) Ability to speak
D) Recent memory - -C) Ability to speak

-Cerebellar function is assessed by which of the following tests:
A) Muscle strength and size
B) Cranial nerve examination
C) Coordination---hop on one foot
D) Spinothalmic test - -C) Coordination---hop on one foot

-The nurse is assessing the neurological system of an adult client. To test
the client's motor function of the facial nerve, the nurse should:
A) Ask the client to purse the lips
B) Ask the client to open the mouth and say "ah"
C) Note the presence of a gag reflex
D) Observe the client swallow a sip of water - -A) Ask the client to purse the
lips

-Cranial Nerve: I - -Olfactory

-Cranial Nerve: II - -Optic

-Cranial Nerve: III - -Oculomotor

-Cranial Nerve: IV - -Trochlear

-Cranial Nerve: V - -Trigeminal

-Cranial Nerve: VI - -Abducens

-Cranial Nerve: VII - -Facial

-Cranial Nerve: VIII - -Acoustic (Auditory)

-Cranial Nerve: IX - -Glossopharyngeal

-Cranial Nerve: X - -Vagus