NUR 6001 Exam 3 Neuro Assessment Practice Test 2026 |
Most Frequently Tested Questions | Graded A+
1. Describe the significance of a grade 3+ deep tendon reflex response.
A grade 3+ deep tendon reflex response indicates no response.
A grade 3+ deep tendon reflex response indicates a diminished
response.
A grade 3+ deep tendon reflex response indicates a brisk response
that is above normal.
A grade 3+ deep tendon reflex response indicates a normal response.
2. In a clinical scenario, if a patient exhibits a non-reactive pupil during the
pupillary light reflex test, what could this suggest about their neurological
status?
It indicates normal neurological function.
It indicates a potential fracture in the skull.
It suggests a problem with the patient's vision unrelated to
neurological function.
It may suggest a possible transient ischemic attack or pressure on
the optic nerve.
3. A positive Romberg test would indicate a lesion in the ______
spinocerebellar tract
spinothalamic tract
corticospinal tract
dorsal columns
,4. Describe how the tremors in Parkinson's disease differ from those in
Alzheimer's disease.
Tremors in both conditions are triggered by movement.
Tremors in Parkinson's disease are typically resting tremors, while
Alzheimer's disease does not primarily feature tremors.
Both conditions exhibit similar types of tremors.
Alzheimer's disease features resting tremors, while Parkinson's does
not.
5. What is a common symptom of cluster headaches?
Nausea
Dizziness
Severe unilateral pain
Visual disturbances
6. What are common symptoms associated with a rupture of an intracranial
aneurysm?
Sudden severe headache
Gradual memory loss
Persistent cough
Visual disturbances
7. What is a common symptom that may suggest neurological problems in
elderly patients?
Joint pain
Fatigue
, Skin rash
Cognitive decline
8. Urinary incontinence. Gait instability. Dementia.
Alzheimers.
Pick disease.
Parkinson's disease.
Normal pressure hydrocephalus.
Spongiform encephalopathy.
9. What neurological function is primarily assessed by the finger-to-nose test?
Cranial nerve function
Sensory perception
Cerebellar function
Motor strength
10. A 58 year old woman presents to her primary care with complaints of the
"worst headache of her life." She states that she has also been forgetful of
things lately and has had a difficult time concentrating. What is the test of
choice when diagnosing this patient?
Angiography
CT
MRI
EEG
, 11. Vertigo can be caused by
mismatched sensory inputs.
inner ear infection.
all of these.
stroke and inner ear infection.
stroke.
12. Which of the following diseases affect lower motor neurons:
LGBS
ALS
Polio
None of the above
All of the above
13. What is a common symptom of cerebellar disease related to muscle
coordination?
Tremor
Spasticity
Dystonia
Ataxia
14. Cranial Nerve I: Olfactory - Assessment
Check Pupilary Response
Use Snellen Chart and document findings
Most Frequently Tested Questions | Graded A+
1. Describe the significance of a grade 3+ deep tendon reflex response.
A grade 3+ deep tendon reflex response indicates no response.
A grade 3+ deep tendon reflex response indicates a diminished
response.
A grade 3+ deep tendon reflex response indicates a brisk response
that is above normal.
A grade 3+ deep tendon reflex response indicates a normal response.
2. In a clinical scenario, if a patient exhibits a non-reactive pupil during the
pupillary light reflex test, what could this suggest about their neurological
status?
It indicates normal neurological function.
It indicates a potential fracture in the skull.
It suggests a problem with the patient's vision unrelated to
neurological function.
It may suggest a possible transient ischemic attack or pressure on
the optic nerve.
3. A positive Romberg test would indicate a lesion in the ______
spinocerebellar tract
spinothalamic tract
corticospinal tract
dorsal columns
,4. Describe how the tremors in Parkinson's disease differ from those in
Alzheimer's disease.
Tremors in both conditions are triggered by movement.
Tremors in Parkinson's disease are typically resting tremors, while
Alzheimer's disease does not primarily feature tremors.
Both conditions exhibit similar types of tremors.
Alzheimer's disease features resting tremors, while Parkinson's does
not.
5. What is a common symptom of cluster headaches?
Nausea
Dizziness
Severe unilateral pain
Visual disturbances
6. What are common symptoms associated with a rupture of an intracranial
aneurysm?
Sudden severe headache
Gradual memory loss
Persistent cough
Visual disturbances
7. What is a common symptom that may suggest neurological problems in
elderly patients?
Joint pain
Fatigue
, Skin rash
Cognitive decline
8. Urinary incontinence. Gait instability. Dementia.
Alzheimers.
Pick disease.
Parkinson's disease.
Normal pressure hydrocephalus.
Spongiform encephalopathy.
9. What neurological function is primarily assessed by the finger-to-nose test?
Cranial nerve function
Sensory perception
Cerebellar function
Motor strength
10. A 58 year old woman presents to her primary care with complaints of the
"worst headache of her life." She states that she has also been forgetful of
things lately and has had a difficult time concentrating. What is the test of
choice when diagnosing this patient?
Angiography
CT
MRI
EEG
, 11. Vertigo can be caused by
mismatched sensory inputs.
inner ear infection.
all of these.
stroke and inner ear infection.
stroke.
12. Which of the following diseases affect lower motor neurons:
LGBS
ALS
Polio
None of the above
All of the above
13. What is a common symptom of cerebellar disease related to muscle
coordination?
Tremor
Spasticity
Dystonia
Ataxia
14. Cranial Nerve I: Olfactory - Assessment
Check Pupilary Response
Use Snellen Chart and document findings
