Neurologic Examination Quiz

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What is the purpose of a mental status examination?

To determine the patient's medical history

To evaluate the patient's motor system

To test the patient's reflexes

To assess the emotional and intellectual functioning of the patient (correct)

What is the term used for appropriate awareness and perception of consciousness?

Appearance

Reflexes

Mood

Sensorium (correct)

What is the purpose of assessing attention and memory during a mental status examination?

To determine if the patient has an attention or memory problem (correct)

To evaluate the patient's motor system

To assess the patient's emotional state

To test the patient's reflexes

How is short-term memory assessed during a mental status examination?

By asking about events of the day or by three-object recall at 5 minutes Signup and view all the answers

What does failure to repeat a list of digits during attention testing suggest?

Confusion, delirium, or a problem with language perception Signup and view all the answers

Which hemisphere is typically dominant for language function in right-handed individuals?

Left hemisphere Signup and view all the answers

What type of problem is suspected when a patient consistently exhibits visual inattention to a care provider approaching from one side?

A nondominant hemispheric problem Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between dysarthria and dysphasia?

Dysarthria is difficulty with speech, while dysphasia is difficulty with language comprehension Signup and view all the answers

What type of problems are patients with abnormal mental status, especially attention problems or disorientation, more likely to have?

Medical problems Signup and view all the answers

What does the assessment of higher cerebral functions test?

Neurologic tasks thought to be processed in the cerebral cortex Signup and view all the answers

What is the traditional three-tiered approach to neurologic formulation?

<ol> <li>Is there a lesion of the nervous system. 2. Where is the lesion. 3. What is the lesion.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

Why is the neurologic examination divided into subsections?

To organize the examination into a convenient framework. Signup and view all the answers

Which section of the neurologic examination includes testing for visual fields?

Cranial nerve testing Signup and view all the answers

How many elements does one organizational scheme divide the examination into?

Eight elements Signup and view all the answers

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