Barkley 3P Final Exam | Real Exam
Questions with Correct Answers latest
update 2026
Recommend a method or test to help assess a patient's cerebellar function. -
correct answer-Finger-nose-finger testing
Choose an accurate statement regarding deep tendon reflexes and their location
of assessment. - correct answer-Achilles reflex corresponds to L2-S2.
Brachioradialis reflex corresponds to C5-C6.
Determine a finding that would be abnormal in a motor assessment. - correct
answer-Presence of tremor
Muscle weakness
Propose an accurate statement regarding the sensory assessment. - correct
answer-Tactile discrimination of fine touch assesses the sensory cortex.
Decide what should be considered in assessing a patient's appearance and
behavior. - correct answer-Level of consciousness
,Determine the accurate description regarding the strength of reflex. - correct
answer-Hypoactive or diminished response is classified as 1+.
Very brisk, hyperactive response is classified as 4+.
Determine a step or technique in the assessment of the trigeminal nerve. - correct
answer-Assess muscles of mastication.
Ask the patient to identify the location of the light touch sensation on the
forehead while eyes are closed.
Recommend an appropriate examination method to assess spinal accessory nerve
function. - correct answer-Ask the patient to shrug shoulders against resistance.
Ask the patient to rotate the head forcibly against resistance.
Determine an important item to assess while testing a patient's language and
comprehension. - correct answer-Expressive or receptive aphasia
Language coherency
All of the following are components of the classic ophthalmological emergency
except __________. - correct answer-purulent eye discharge
Mrs. Murphy is a 58-year-old woman presenting with a sudden left-sided
headache that is most painful in her left eye. Her vision is blurred, and her left
pupil is slightly dilated and poorly reactive. The left conjunctiva is markedly
,injected, and the eyeball is firm. Vision screen with the Snellen chart is 20/30 OD
and 20/90 OS.
When caring for Mrs. Murphy, the most appropriate next action is __________. -
correct answer-prompt referral to an ophthalmologist
Recommend an appropriate question to ask when assessing a patient's mood and
affect. - correct answer-How are you?
Propose an accurate statement regarding the mental status examination. - correct
answer-A patient's overall appearance is part of the mental status examination.
Determine an appropriate question to ask when assessing a patient's perception.
- correct answer-Do you feel as if you're being watched?
How do people treat you?
Choose an accurate description of expressive aphasia. - correct answer-Having
difficulty in expressing words
Describe the technique to assess facial nerve function. - correct answer-Ask the
patient to smile.
Instruct the patient to lift eyebrows.
Ask the patient to close eyelids tightly against your attempt to open them.
, What is a common vision problem in a person with untreated primary open-angle
glaucoma (POAG)? - correct answer-Peripheral vision loss
Propose a component of assessing the thought process of a patient. - correct
answer-Screening for suicidal thoughts
Which of the following is the most likely to be found on the funduscopic
examination of a patient with untreated POAG? - correct answer-Excessive
cupping of the optic disk
Propose an indicator that a headache can be the presenting symptom of a serious
illness and may require neuroimaging. - correct answer-Headache causing
confusion, dizziness, or lack of coordination
Headache causing awakening from sleep
Sudden or new-onset headache
A clinician is performing a middle ear assessment on a 15-year-old patient. When
examining the right tympanic membrane, the clinician sees the presence of dense
white patches. The tympanic membrane is otherwise unremarkable. It is pearly,
with the light reflex at 5 o'clock and landmarks visible. Propose a statement that
reflects this finding. - correct answer-This is known as tympanosclerosis.
This is associated with calcification of the tympanic membrane.
There are scars caused from frequent ear infection.
Questions with Correct Answers latest
update 2026
Recommend a method or test to help assess a patient's cerebellar function. -
correct answer-Finger-nose-finger testing
Choose an accurate statement regarding deep tendon reflexes and their location
of assessment. - correct answer-Achilles reflex corresponds to L2-S2.
Brachioradialis reflex corresponds to C5-C6.
Determine a finding that would be abnormal in a motor assessment. - correct
answer-Presence of tremor
Muscle weakness
Propose an accurate statement regarding the sensory assessment. - correct
answer-Tactile discrimination of fine touch assesses the sensory cortex.
Decide what should be considered in assessing a patient's appearance and
behavior. - correct answer-Level of consciousness
,Determine the accurate description regarding the strength of reflex. - correct
answer-Hypoactive or diminished response is classified as 1+.
Very brisk, hyperactive response is classified as 4+.
Determine a step or technique in the assessment of the trigeminal nerve. - correct
answer-Assess muscles of mastication.
Ask the patient to identify the location of the light touch sensation on the
forehead while eyes are closed.
Recommend an appropriate examination method to assess spinal accessory nerve
function. - correct answer-Ask the patient to shrug shoulders against resistance.
Ask the patient to rotate the head forcibly against resistance.
Determine an important item to assess while testing a patient's language and
comprehension. - correct answer-Expressive or receptive aphasia
Language coherency
All of the following are components of the classic ophthalmological emergency
except __________. - correct answer-purulent eye discharge
Mrs. Murphy is a 58-year-old woman presenting with a sudden left-sided
headache that is most painful in her left eye. Her vision is blurred, and her left
pupil is slightly dilated and poorly reactive. The left conjunctiva is markedly
,injected, and the eyeball is firm. Vision screen with the Snellen chart is 20/30 OD
and 20/90 OS.
When caring for Mrs. Murphy, the most appropriate next action is __________. -
correct answer-prompt referral to an ophthalmologist
Recommend an appropriate question to ask when assessing a patient's mood and
affect. - correct answer-How are you?
Propose an accurate statement regarding the mental status examination. - correct
answer-A patient's overall appearance is part of the mental status examination.
Determine an appropriate question to ask when assessing a patient's perception.
- correct answer-Do you feel as if you're being watched?
How do people treat you?
Choose an accurate description of expressive aphasia. - correct answer-Having
difficulty in expressing words
Describe the technique to assess facial nerve function. - correct answer-Ask the
patient to smile.
Instruct the patient to lift eyebrows.
Ask the patient to close eyelids tightly against your attempt to open them.
, What is a common vision problem in a person with untreated primary open-angle
glaucoma (POAG)? - correct answer-Peripheral vision loss
Propose a component of assessing the thought process of a patient. - correct
answer-Screening for suicidal thoughts
Which of the following is the most likely to be found on the funduscopic
examination of a patient with untreated POAG? - correct answer-Excessive
cupping of the optic disk
Propose an indicator that a headache can be the presenting symptom of a serious
illness and may require neuroimaging. - correct answer-Headache causing
confusion, dizziness, or lack of coordination
Headache causing awakening from sleep
Sudden or new-onset headache
A clinician is performing a middle ear assessment on a 15-year-old patient. When
examining the right tympanic membrane, the clinician sees the presence of dense
white patches. The tympanic membrane is otherwise unremarkable. It is pearly,
with the light reflex at 5 o'clock and landmarks visible. Propose a statement that
reflects this finding. - correct answer-This is known as tympanosclerosis.
This is associated with calcification of the tympanic membrane.
There are scars caused from frequent ear infection.
