NUR 146 NEURO: Ppt + Lecture Transcript Questions |
2026/2027 | Answers Correct | With Complete Solutions
001. What structures are involved in neurological function, and
what big categories of function does it coordinate? Correct
Answers Neurological function involves the brain, spinal cord,
and peripheral nerves and coordinates: movement
(balance/coordination/muscle movement), sensation
(sight/hearing/smell/taste/touch), memory/thought processes,
digestion (motility), heart rhythm, breathing patterns, sleep, and
the stress (fight-or-flight) response.
002. Why does neurological function affect heart rhythm and
breathing patterns? Correct Answers The nervous system
regulates autonomic control of heart rhythms (including
arrhythmias) and breathing rate/patterns (slow/fast), so
neurologic dysfunction can disrupt both.
003. What is the "brain receives 20% of cardiac output" concept,
and why does it matter? Correct Answers The brain receives
~20% of cardiac output, so it is highly dependent on steady
blood flow and oxygen; interruptions quickly cause neurologic
symptoms.
004. What is the purpose of performing neurological
assessments? Correct Answers To detect abnormal brain/spinal
function early, support early diagnosis, guide timely
interventions/precautions, and prevent
progression/complications.
,005. Name the 4 key assessment components of a neurological
assessment. Correct Answers 1) Health & neurological history
2) Mental status exam 3) Cranial nerve testing 4)
Motor/sensory/reflex exams.
006. What symptom "question set" should you use when
interviewing a neuro patient (name 6)? Correct Answers Onset,
location, duration, severity/pain rating, associated symptoms
(numbness/tingling), and what worsens/relieves it.
007. What motor/coordination observations should you
specifically look for during neuro assessment? Correct Answers
Strength, coordination, posture/movement, tremors, and muscle
tone (flaccid vs rigid).
008. What history areas are high-yield for neuro dysfunction risk
(name 5)? Correct Answers Prior illnesses/conditions,
surgeries, falls, head/neck/back injuries, and substance use
(alcohol/illicit drugs).
009. Why do you assess family history during neurological
assessment? Correct Answers Some neurologic disorders have
hereditary/genetic contributions that affect risk and differential
diagnosis.
010. What does the mental status exam evaluate in a neuro
assessment? Correct Answers Level of consciousness,
cognition, affect, and ability to communicate and answer
appropriately.
,011. What does a motor exam evaluate in a neuro assessment?
Correct Answers Balance, strength, coordination, tremors,
posture, and tone.
012. What does a sensory exam evaluate (per your lecture)?
Correct Answers Temperature and pain sensation and
abnormalities such as numbness/tingling (Verify/Correct:
"trembling" phrasing in transcript).
013. Name 4 reflexes mentioned as part of neuro reflex
assessment. Correct Answers Knee reflex (deep tendon reflex),
corneal reflex, gag reflex, and Babinski reflex.
014. How do you perform the Babinski reflex? Correct Answers
Stroke the bottom of the foot (often with the edge of a reflex
hammer).
015. What is a normal Babinski response? Correct Answers
Toes contract (plantar flexion) and draw together.
016. What is an abnormal Babinski response and what does it
suggest? Correct Answers Toes fan out and draw back
(dorsiflexion) suggesting upper motor neuron dysfunction.
017. What test did your instructor emphasize differentiating
from Babinski? Correct Answers Romberg test
(balance/proprioception) versus Babinski reflex (plantar
reflex/UMN).
018. What are the major neurologic changes associated with
aging (name 6)? Correct Answers ↓ brain volume, delayed
, thought processes, ↓ reflexes/coordination, ↓ vision, ↓ hearing,
altered thermoregulation (lower temps/cold quicker), and altered
pain sensation.
019. Why are older adults at increased risk for confusion with
illness like UTI? Correct Answers Aging-related neurologic
vulnerability increases risk for acute confusion with infections
(e.g., UTIs).
020. What degenerative cognitive condition was mentioned as a
risk in aging? Correct Answers Alzheimer's/dementia leading
to cognitive decline.
021. Name 6 common causes of neurological dysfunction
discussed in lecture. Correct Answers Genetics, infection,
trauma/injury, toxins, autoimmune disorders, and aging.
022. Give 2 genetic neurologic disorder examples mentioned.
Correct Answers Muscular dystrophy and Huntington's disease.
023. Give 2 infection-related neurologic disorder examples
mentioned. Correct Answers Meningitis and encephalitis.
024. What trauma examples were mentioned as causes of
neurologic dysfunction? Correct Answers Traumatic brain
injury, concussion, spinal cord injury, accidents/blows to head.
025. What toxin examples were mentioned as causes of
neurologic dysfunction? Correct Answers Heavy metals
(lead/mercury), lead poisoning, and alcohol abuse.
2026/2027 | Answers Correct | With Complete Solutions
001. What structures are involved in neurological function, and
what big categories of function does it coordinate? Correct
Answers Neurological function involves the brain, spinal cord,
and peripheral nerves and coordinates: movement
(balance/coordination/muscle movement), sensation
(sight/hearing/smell/taste/touch), memory/thought processes,
digestion (motility), heart rhythm, breathing patterns, sleep, and
the stress (fight-or-flight) response.
002. Why does neurological function affect heart rhythm and
breathing patterns? Correct Answers The nervous system
regulates autonomic control of heart rhythms (including
arrhythmias) and breathing rate/patterns (slow/fast), so
neurologic dysfunction can disrupt both.
003. What is the "brain receives 20% of cardiac output" concept,
and why does it matter? Correct Answers The brain receives
~20% of cardiac output, so it is highly dependent on steady
blood flow and oxygen; interruptions quickly cause neurologic
symptoms.
004. What is the purpose of performing neurological
assessments? Correct Answers To detect abnormal brain/spinal
function early, support early diagnosis, guide timely
interventions/precautions, and prevent
progression/complications.
,005. Name the 4 key assessment components of a neurological
assessment. Correct Answers 1) Health & neurological history
2) Mental status exam 3) Cranial nerve testing 4)
Motor/sensory/reflex exams.
006. What symptom "question set" should you use when
interviewing a neuro patient (name 6)? Correct Answers Onset,
location, duration, severity/pain rating, associated symptoms
(numbness/tingling), and what worsens/relieves it.
007. What motor/coordination observations should you
specifically look for during neuro assessment? Correct Answers
Strength, coordination, posture/movement, tremors, and muscle
tone (flaccid vs rigid).
008. What history areas are high-yield for neuro dysfunction risk
(name 5)? Correct Answers Prior illnesses/conditions,
surgeries, falls, head/neck/back injuries, and substance use
(alcohol/illicit drugs).
009. Why do you assess family history during neurological
assessment? Correct Answers Some neurologic disorders have
hereditary/genetic contributions that affect risk and differential
diagnosis.
010. What does the mental status exam evaluate in a neuro
assessment? Correct Answers Level of consciousness,
cognition, affect, and ability to communicate and answer
appropriately.
,011. What does a motor exam evaluate in a neuro assessment?
Correct Answers Balance, strength, coordination, tremors,
posture, and tone.
012. What does a sensory exam evaluate (per your lecture)?
Correct Answers Temperature and pain sensation and
abnormalities such as numbness/tingling (Verify/Correct:
"trembling" phrasing in transcript).
013. Name 4 reflexes mentioned as part of neuro reflex
assessment. Correct Answers Knee reflex (deep tendon reflex),
corneal reflex, gag reflex, and Babinski reflex.
014. How do you perform the Babinski reflex? Correct Answers
Stroke the bottom of the foot (often with the edge of a reflex
hammer).
015. What is a normal Babinski response? Correct Answers
Toes contract (plantar flexion) and draw together.
016. What is an abnormal Babinski response and what does it
suggest? Correct Answers Toes fan out and draw back
(dorsiflexion) suggesting upper motor neuron dysfunction.
017. What test did your instructor emphasize differentiating
from Babinski? Correct Answers Romberg test
(balance/proprioception) versus Babinski reflex (plantar
reflex/UMN).
018. What are the major neurologic changes associated with
aging (name 6)? Correct Answers ↓ brain volume, delayed
, thought processes, ↓ reflexes/coordination, ↓ vision, ↓ hearing,
altered thermoregulation (lower temps/cold quicker), and altered
pain sensation.
019. Why are older adults at increased risk for confusion with
illness like UTI? Correct Answers Aging-related neurologic
vulnerability increases risk for acute confusion with infections
(e.g., UTIs).
020. What degenerative cognitive condition was mentioned as a
risk in aging? Correct Answers Alzheimer's/dementia leading
to cognitive decline.
021. Name 6 common causes of neurological dysfunction
discussed in lecture. Correct Answers Genetics, infection,
trauma/injury, toxins, autoimmune disorders, and aging.
022. Give 2 genetic neurologic disorder examples mentioned.
Correct Answers Muscular dystrophy and Huntington's disease.
023. Give 2 infection-related neurologic disorder examples
mentioned. Correct Answers Meningitis and encephalitis.
024. What trauma examples were mentioned as causes of
neurologic dysfunction? Correct Answers Traumatic brain
injury, concussion, spinal cord injury, accidents/blows to head.
025. What toxin examples were mentioned as causes of
neurologic dysfunction? Correct Answers Heavy metals
(lead/mercury), lead poisoning, and alcohol abuse.
