NSC 332 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS RATED A+
headache - Answer- A type of complaint related to pain in the head.
seizure - Answer- A type of complaint characterized by sudden, uncontrolled electrical
disturbances in the brain.
altered LOC - Answer- A type of complaint indicating a change in level of
consciousness.
change in mobility - Answer- A type of complaint involving alterations in movement
abilities.
change in sensation - Answer- A type of complaint where there is a difference in
sensory perception.
dysphagia - Answer- Difficulty speaking.
red flag- worst headache of life - Answer- A critical symptom indicating a potentially
serious condition.
OLDCARTS - Answer- A method of investigation used to assess symptoms.
Stroke Prevention - Answer- Health promotion methods to prevent strokes, including
avoiding smoking.
TBI Prevention - Answer- Methods to prevent traumatic brain injury, including wearing
helmets and safe driving.
Meningitis Prevention - Answer- Prevention methods for meningitis, including
vaccination.
Spot a Stroke - Answer- An acronym for recognizing stroke symptoms: Face drooping,
Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, Time to call 911.
Central Nervous System (CNS) - Answer- Comprises the brain, cerebrum, brainstem,
and spinal cord.
Peripheral Nervous System - Answer- Includes cranial nerves (12 pairs) and spinal
nerves (31 pairs).
Dermatone Map - Answer- A map showing where spinal nerves connect to the body and
the skin areas they manage.
, Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) - Answer- Regulates involuntary bodily functions,
divided into sympathetic and parasympathetic systems.
Sympathetic Nervous System - Answer- Part of the ANS that speeds up bodily
functions, associated with 'fight or flight' response.
Parasympathetic Nervous System - Answer- Part of the ANS that slows down bodily
functions, associated with 'rest and digest' response.
Cerebrum - Answer- The largest part of the brain, responsible for sensory information
processing from the opposite side of the body.
Brainstem - Answer- Controls breathing and heart rate, connects the brain to the spinal
cord.
Cerebellum - Answer- Responsible for muscle movement, posture, equilibrium, and
muscle tone.
Neurological Exam - Answer- An assessment that includes mental status, cranial
nerves, motor function, sensory function, reflexes, gait, balance, and coordination.
Glascow Coma Score - Answer- A scale to calculate the level of consciousness, with a
score <8 indicating coma.
Eye Opening Response - Answer- Part of the Glasgow Coma Score with a maximum
score of 4 for spontaneous opening.
Verbal Response - Answer- Part of the Glasgow Coma Score with a maximum score of
5 for being oriented to time, person, and place.
Motor Response - Answer- Part of the Glasgow Coma Score with a maximum score of 6
for obeying commands.
Cranial Nerves - Answer- Twelve pairs of nerves that control various sensory and motor
functions.
Olfactory Nerve (CN I) - Answer- Sensory nerve responsible for the sense of smell.
Optic Nerve (CN II) - Answer- Sensory nerve responsible for vision.
Oculomotor Nerve (CN III) - Answer- Motor nerve responsible for eye movement, pupil
dilation, and constriction.
Trochlear Nerve (CN IV) - Answer- Motor nerve responsible for vertical eye movement.
VERIFIED ANSWERS RATED A+
headache - Answer- A type of complaint related to pain in the head.
seizure - Answer- A type of complaint characterized by sudden, uncontrolled electrical
disturbances in the brain.
altered LOC - Answer- A type of complaint indicating a change in level of
consciousness.
change in mobility - Answer- A type of complaint involving alterations in movement
abilities.
change in sensation - Answer- A type of complaint where there is a difference in
sensory perception.
dysphagia - Answer- Difficulty speaking.
red flag- worst headache of life - Answer- A critical symptom indicating a potentially
serious condition.
OLDCARTS - Answer- A method of investigation used to assess symptoms.
Stroke Prevention - Answer- Health promotion methods to prevent strokes, including
avoiding smoking.
TBI Prevention - Answer- Methods to prevent traumatic brain injury, including wearing
helmets and safe driving.
Meningitis Prevention - Answer- Prevention methods for meningitis, including
vaccination.
Spot a Stroke - Answer- An acronym for recognizing stroke symptoms: Face drooping,
Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, Time to call 911.
Central Nervous System (CNS) - Answer- Comprises the brain, cerebrum, brainstem,
and spinal cord.
Peripheral Nervous System - Answer- Includes cranial nerves (12 pairs) and spinal
nerves (31 pairs).
Dermatone Map - Answer- A map showing where spinal nerves connect to the body and
the skin areas they manage.
, Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) - Answer- Regulates involuntary bodily functions,
divided into sympathetic and parasympathetic systems.
Sympathetic Nervous System - Answer- Part of the ANS that speeds up bodily
functions, associated with 'fight or flight' response.
Parasympathetic Nervous System - Answer- Part of the ANS that slows down bodily
functions, associated with 'rest and digest' response.
Cerebrum - Answer- The largest part of the brain, responsible for sensory information
processing from the opposite side of the body.
Brainstem - Answer- Controls breathing and heart rate, connects the brain to the spinal
cord.
Cerebellum - Answer- Responsible for muscle movement, posture, equilibrium, and
muscle tone.
Neurological Exam - Answer- An assessment that includes mental status, cranial
nerves, motor function, sensory function, reflexes, gait, balance, and coordination.
Glascow Coma Score - Answer- A scale to calculate the level of consciousness, with a
score <8 indicating coma.
Eye Opening Response - Answer- Part of the Glasgow Coma Score with a maximum
score of 4 for spontaneous opening.
Verbal Response - Answer- Part of the Glasgow Coma Score with a maximum score of
5 for being oriented to time, person, and place.
Motor Response - Answer- Part of the Glasgow Coma Score with a maximum score of 6
for obeying commands.
Cranial Nerves - Answer- Twelve pairs of nerves that control various sensory and motor
functions.
Olfactory Nerve (CN I) - Answer- Sensory nerve responsible for the sense of smell.
Optic Nerve (CN II) - Answer- Sensory nerve responsible for vision.
Oculomotor Nerve (CN III) - Answer- Motor nerve responsible for eye movement, pupil
dilation, and constriction.
Trochlear Nerve (CN IV) - Answer- Motor nerve responsible for vertical eye movement.
