Nervous System Assessment

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What is the function of the frontal lobe of the cerebrum?

  • Controls voluntary skeletal movements and speech (correct)
  • Regulates body temperature and pain
  • Receives visual stimuli from the retina
  • Interprets auditory stimuli

Which part of the brain is responsible for controlling mood and sleep cycles?

  • Thalamus
  • Hypothalamus
  • Epithalamus (correct)
  • Cerebellum

What is the function of the thalamus in the brain?

  • Interprets visual stimuli
  • Autonomic control center
  • Regulates heart rate and blood pressure
  • Gateway to the cerebral cortex (correct)

What is the main function of the cerebellum?

<p>Maintains equilibrium and muscle tone (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the brain connects pathways and controls vasoconstriction?

<p>Brainstem (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the choroid plexus?

<p>Produces cerebrospinal fluid (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Through which foramen does the spinal cord pass through the skull?

<p>Foramen magnum (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of nerve originates in the brain and serves parts of the head and neck?

<p>Cranial nerves (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the spinal cord?

<p>To transmit impulses to and from the brain (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the stimulus-response activities of the body?

<p>Reflexes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many pairs of spinal nerves are there?

<p>31 pairs (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the scale used to assess the degree of wakefulness, alertness, and level of consciousness?

<p>Glasgow Coma Scale (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of asking the client to push against the inside of the cheek with the tip of the tongue during a nervous system assessment?

<p>To assess cranial nerve function (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of observing posture symmetry during a motor assessment?

<p>To identify neurological deficits (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the pronator drift test during a motor assessment?

<p>To assess upper extremity strength (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the grading scale used to assess muscle strength during a motor assessment?

<p>5 4 3 2 1 0 scale (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the finger to nose test during a cerebellar assessment?

<p>To assess balance and coordination (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of assessing vibration sense during a sensory assessment?

<p>To assess nerve function (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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