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Which aspect is not considered during the neurological exam?
Which aspect is not considered during the neurological exam?
- Assessment of respiratory system function (correct)
- Location of the lesion if any asymmetry
- Is the Mental status intactness
- Are Right and left sided findings Symmetric
Which component is included in the Mental Status exam?
Which component is included in the Mental Status exam?
- Cognitive function (correct)
- Blood pressure and heart rate
- Gait and balance
- Vision and hearing
What is a chronic or persistent disorder of the mental processes caused by brain disease or injury?
What is a chronic or persistent disorder of the mental processes caused by brain disease or injury?
- Ritualistic behavior
- Phobias
- Dementia (correct)
- Anxiety
What is responsible for changes in mood, attention, speech, and orientation memory?
What is responsible for changes in mood, attention, speech, and orientation memory?
If findings are asymmetric during the neurological exam, what does it indicate about the causative lesion?
If findings are asymmetric during the neurological exam, what does it indicate about the causative lesion?
What do changes in orientation memory, insight, and judgment signify?
What do changes in orientation memory, insight, and judgment signify?
Which of the following is NOT a component of the Mental Status exam?
Which of the following is NOT a component of the Mental Status exam?
What is the term for a patient who responds slowly and somewhat confused, with decreased alertness and interest in the environment?
What is the term for a patient who responds slowly and somewhat confused, with decreased alertness and interest in the environment?
Which part of the nervous system contains both motor and sensory fibers?
Which part of the nervous system contains both motor and sensory fibers?
The brain consists of four regions. Which one of the following is NOT one of these regions?
The brain consists of four regions. Which one of the following is NOT one of these regions?
Which part of the brain coordinates all movement?
Which part of the brain coordinates all movement?
What type of matter in the brain consists of cell bodies?
What type of matter in the brain consists of cell bodies?
What does a patient in a state of stupor do when aroused from sleep?
What does a patient in a state of stupor do when aroused from sleep?
Which part of the nervous system is responsible for conducting impulses to other parts of the nervous system?
Which part of the nervous system is responsible for conducting impulses to other parts of the nervous system?
