NSG-316 FINAL 2026 CERTIFICATION
EVALUATION EXAMS COMPLETE QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
◉ paresthesias.
Answer: tingling, prickling, "pins & needles" (sensory loss)
◉ diplopia.
Answer: double vision
◉ dysphagia.
Answer: difficulty swallowing
◉ What are the test to evaluate cerebellar function?.
Answer: Balance Test (Gait)
Romberg Test
Rapid Alternating Movements (RAM)
◉ Balance Test (Gait).
Answer: -observe as the person walks 10 to 20 feet, turns and
returns to the starting point
,NORMALLY: gait is smooth, rhythmic and effortless opposing arm
swing is coordinating
◉ Romberg test.
Answer: -ask client to stand with feet at comfortable distance apart,
arms at sides, and eyes closed for ~20 seconds
NORMALLY: patient can maintain posture and balance
◉ Rapid Alternating Movements (RAM).
Answer: pat the knees with both hands, turn hands over, then faster
NORMALLY: done with equal turning and quick rhythmic pace
◉ flaccidity.
Answer: decreased muscle tone (hypotonia), muscle feels limp, soft,
flabby
◉ spasticity.
Answer: increased muscle tone (hypertonia)
◉ rigidity.
Answer: constant state of resistance; resists passive movement in
any direction (dystonia)
, ◉ cogwheel rigidity.
Answer: Increased tone is released by degrees during passive range
of motion so it feels like small, regular jerks.
◉ paralysis.
Answer: decreased or loss of motor power
◉ hemiplegia.
Answer: Spastic or flaccid paralysis of one side of the body
◉ paraplegia.
Answer: symmetric paralysis of both lower extremities
◉ quadriplegia.
Answer: paralysis of all four extremities
◉ paresis.
Answer: weakness of muscles rather than paralysis
◉ tic.
Answer: involuntary, compulsive, repetitive twitching of a muscle
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EVALUATION EXAMS COMPLETE QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
◉ paresthesias.
Answer: tingling, prickling, "pins & needles" (sensory loss)
◉ diplopia.
Answer: double vision
◉ dysphagia.
Answer: difficulty swallowing
◉ What are the test to evaluate cerebellar function?.
Answer: Balance Test (Gait)
Romberg Test
Rapid Alternating Movements (RAM)
◉ Balance Test (Gait).
Answer: -observe as the person walks 10 to 20 feet, turns and
returns to the starting point
,NORMALLY: gait is smooth, rhythmic and effortless opposing arm
swing is coordinating
◉ Romberg test.
Answer: -ask client to stand with feet at comfortable distance apart,
arms at sides, and eyes closed for ~20 seconds
NORMALLY: patient can maintain posture and balance
◉ Rapid Alternating Movements (RAM).
Answer: pat the knees with both hands, turn hands over, then faster
NORMALLY: done with equal turning and quick rhythmic pace
◉ flaccidity.
Answer: decreased muscle tone (hypotonia), muscle feels limp, soft,
flabby
◉ spasticity.
Answer: increased muscle tone (hypertonia)
◉ rigidity.
Answer: constant state of resistance; resists passive movement in
any direction (dystonia)
, ◉ cogwheel rigidity.
Answer: Increased tone is released by degrees during passive range
of motion so it feels like small, regular jerks.
◉ paralysis.
Answer: decreased or loss of motor power
◉ hemiplegia.
Answer: Spastic or flaccid paralysis of one side of the body
◉ paraplegia.
Answer: symmetric paralysis of both lower extremities
◉ quadriplegia.
Answer: paralysis of all four extremities
◉ paresis.
Answer: weakness of muscles rather than paralysis
◉ tic.
Answer: involuntary, compulsive, repetitive twitching of a muscle
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