18 Questions
What is the purpose of asking the client to push against the inside of the cheek with the tip of the tongue?
To assess tongue strength
During a motor assessment, what is observed in terms of posture?
Symmetry
What scale is used to measure muscle strength?
0-5 scale
What is assessed using a cotton swab?
Light touch
What is the purpose of the finger to nose test?
To assess cerebellar function
What is observed during the assessment of muscle tone?
All of the above
What is the primary function of the thalamus?
Gateway to the cerebral cortex
Which part of the brain is responsible for regulating body temperature, heart rate, and blood pressure?
Hypothalamus
What is the function of the choroid plexus?
Production of cerebrospinal fluid
Which lobe of the cerebrum is responsible for interpreting auditory stimuli?
Temporal lobe
What is the primary function of the cerebellum?
Maintenance of equilibrium and muscle tone
Which part of the brain connects the cerebrum to the spinal cord?
Brainstem
What is the function of the spinal cord in transmitting impulses?
It transmits impulses to and from the brain via ascending and descending pathways
What type of reactions are reflexes?
Fast, predictable, unlearned, involuntary
Which cranial nerve serves parts of the head and neck?
Vagus nerve
What is the function of the meninges, CSF, and bony vertebrae?
To protect the spinal cord
What are the 31 pairs of nerves that arise from the spinal cord?
Spinal nerves
What is the purpose of the Glasgow Coma Scale in a mental status assessment?
To determine the degree of wakefulness and level of consciousness
Test your knowledge of the nervous system, including its principal parts, CNS, PNS, and brain functions. Learn about neurons, meninges, and cerebral cortex. Assess your understanding of cognitive function and voluntary and involuntary movements.
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