WEEK 6: NEUROLOGICAL &
MUSCULOSKELETAL ASSESSMENT
EXAM WITH CORRECT QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 2025
L What is PERRLA? - CORRECT-ANSWERSPupils equal, round, reactive to light and
accommodation.
L What is eye accommodation? - CORRECT-ANSWERSIt is the eye's ability to change
focus from a near object to a far object.
L What is dysphagia? - CORRECT-ANSWERSDifficulty swallowing.
L What is dysphasia? - CORRECT-ANSWERSDifficulty speaking.
L What is adduction? - CORRECT-ANSWERSMovement toward the midline.
L What is abduction? - CORRECT-ANSWERSMovement away from the midline.
L What is foot drop? - CORRECT-ANSWERSFront of the foot is unable to voluntarily flex
d/t weakness or paralysis.
L What is extension? - CORRECT-ANSWERSIt is movement of a joint that straightens the
limbs.
L What is flexion? - CORRECT-ANSWERSIt is joint movement that bends the limbs.
L What is active range of motion? - CORRECT-ANSWERSIt is the amount of joint
movement achieved without assistance.
L What is passive range of motion? - CORRECT-ANSWERSIt is mobility of a joint when
an examiner is providing the movement.
, L When is a recheck neurological assessment performed? - CORRECT-ANSWERSIt is
done when a patient has an acute injury or illness that causes neurological deficits that
require frequent monitor for change in condition.
L When is a complete neurological assessment performed? - CORRECT-ANSWERSIt is
performed on patients with a neurological concern & may include other cranial nerve and
cerebellar function assessments & full mini-mental status exam.
L What does a screening neurological assessment consist of? - CORRECT-ANSWERSIt
includes mental status, LOC, pupillary response, motor strength, sensation, and gait for
any patient.
L What are some subjective questions that can be asked during a neurological assessment? -
CORRECT-ANSWERSHave you had any recent falls?
L Do you have any difficulty speaking?
L Have you had any recent numbness or tingling?
L Do you have a history of head injuries?
L Are you experiencing headaches currently?
L What is the proper order a neurological assessment should be performed? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSInspection.
L Auscultation.
L Palpation.
L What are some expected findings with a neurological assessment? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSAlert and oriented x3.
L Negative Romberg test.
L Intact Balance.
MUSCULOSKELETAL ASSESSMENT
EXAM WITH CORRECT QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 2025
L What is PERRLA? - CORRECT-ANSWERSPupils equal, round, reactive to light and
accommodation.
L What is eye accommodation? - CORRECT-ANSWERSIt is the eye's ability to change
focus from a near object to a far object.
L What is dysphagia? - CORRECT-ANSWERSDifficulty swallowing.
L What is dysphasia? - CORRECT-ANSWERSDifficulty speaking.
L What is adduction? - CORRECT-ANSWERSMovement toward the midline.
L What is abduction? - CORRECT-ANSWERSMovement away from the midline.
L What is foot drop? - CORRECT-ANSWERSFront of the foot is unable to voluntarily flex
d/t weakness or paralysis.
L What is extension? - CORRECT-ANSWERSIt is movement of a joint that straightens the
limbs.
L What is flexion? - CORRECT-ANSWERSIt is joint movement that bends the limbs.
L What is active range of motion? - CORRECT-ANSWERSIt is the amount of joint
movement achieved without assistance.
L What is passive range of motion? - CORRECT-ANSWERSIt is mobility of a joint when
an examiner is providing the movement.
, L When is a recheck neurological assessment performed? - CORRECT-ANSWERSIt is
done when a patient has an acute injury or illness that causes neurological deficits that
require frequent monitor for change in condition.
L When is a complete neurological assessment performed? - CORRECT-ANSWERSIt is
performed on patients with a neurological concern & may include other cranial nerve and
cerebellar function assessments & full mini-mental status exam.
L What does a screening neurological assessment consist of? - CORRECT-ANSWERSIt
includes mental status, LOC, pupillary response, motor strength, sensation, and gait for
any patient.
L What are some subjective questions that can be asked during a neurological assessment? -
CORRECT-ANSWERSHave you had any recent falls?
L Do you have any difficulty speaking?
L Have you had any recent numbness or tingling?
L Do you have a history of head injuries?
L Are you experiencing headaches currently?
L What is the proper order a neurological assessment should be performed? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSInspection.
L Auscultation.
L Palpation.
L What are some expected findings with a neurological assessment? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSAlert and oriented x3.
L Negative Romberg test.
L Intact Balance.
