38 Questions
What is the name of the muscle mentioned in the outline?
Sternocleidomastoid muscle
What is the abbreviation for Cranial Nerves?
CN
What is the full form of UMN?
Upper Motor Neuron
What is the full form of LMN?
Lower Motor Neuron
What is the full form of EOM?
Extraocular muscles
What is the topic of the lecture?
Neurological Exam and Clinical Correlation of the Nervous System
How many parts are there in the Neurological Exam?
7
What is the first step in testing the Olfactory Nerve (CN I)?
Have the patient close their eyes and occlude one nostril
What is an acceptable test substance for the Olfactory Nerve (CN I)?
Coffee
What is the purpose of using a pinhole in Optic Nerve (CN II) testing?
To identify an error of refraction
What is the recommended distance for placing the Snellen Chart in Optic Nerve (CN II) testing?
20 ft away from the patient
What is the purpose of assessing each eye individually in Optic Nerve (CN II) testing?
To compare visual acuity between eyes
What is the correct way to perform Fundoscopy in Optic Nerve (CN II) testing?
With the patient looking slightly upward and inward
Why is it essential to dim the lights in the room during Fundoscopy in Optic Nerve (CN II) testing?
To help the examiner see the retina more clearly
What is the purpose of anchoring the chin during the Head Turning Test?
To stabilize the head
What cranial nerve is being tested during the Shoulder Shrug Test?
CN XI
What is the purpose of the Corneal Reflex test?
To evaluate the sensory function of the trigeminal nerve
During the Head Turning Test, which direction does the patient turn their head?
To the opposite side of the examiner's hand on the chin
What is the purpose of the Taste Test?
To assess the sensory function of the facial nerve
What is the purpose of the Phoneme Test?
To examine the function of the pharyngeal nerve
What is the purpose of the Fundoscopy test?
To assess the sensory function of the optic nerve
In which position should the subject's arm be placed for examining finger flexion?
elbow flexed to 90 degrees, forearm supinated
How should the fingers be positioned for examining finger flexion and abduction?
fingers adducted
In which direction should the resistance be applied for finger abduction?
toward adduction
Where should the resistance be applied for finger abduction and adduction?
distal phalanx
What is the position of the metacarpal joints during finger abduction and adduction examination?
in neutral
How should the wrist be supported during finger flexion and abduction examination?
in neutral
Why is it necessary to examine the thumb separately?
because it has a different anatomy
What is the purpose of the Tibial Tapping Test?
To assess the deep tendon reflex response of the leg
What does a grade 4+ deep tendon reflex response indicate?
Very brisk response with spread to other muscle groups and clonus
What muscle is associated with the flexion of the forearm?
Biceps
What is Hoffman's Reflex used to diagnose?
Hyperactive reflexes in upper extremities
What is the abnormal finding in Hoffman's Reflex?
Apposition of the thumb and second finger
What is the purpose of the Nystagmus Test?
To diagnose ataxia of ocular muscles
What is the grade of a deep tendon reflex response that is barely elicitable?
1+
Which reflex is associated with the extension of the foot?
Achilles Tendon
What does a grade 0 deep tendon reflex response indicate?
Absent response
What is the purpose of the deep tendon reflex test?
To evaluate the deep tendon reflex response
This quiz covers the neurological exam and clinical correlation of the nervous system, including cranial nerves, cortical exam, and motor exam.
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