NUR 631 EXAMINATION STUDY GUIDE 2026
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
◉ Which is true of examination of the olfactory nerve?
A) It is not tested for laterality.
B) The smell must be identified to declare a normal response.
C) Abnormal responses may be seen in otherwise normal elderly.
D) Allergies are unrelated to testing of this nerve..
Answer: C) Abnormal responses may be seen in otherwise normal
elderly.
◉ Steve has had a stroke and comes to you for follow-up today. On
examination you find that he has increased muscle tone, some
involuntary movements, an abnormal gait, and a slowness of
response in movements. He most likely has involvement of which of
the following?
A) The corticospinal tract
B) The cerebellum
C) The cerebrum
D) The basal ganglia.
Answer: D) The basal ganglia
, ◉ You are conducting a mental status examination and note
impairment of speech and judgement, but the rest of your
examination is intact. Where is the most likely location of the
problem?
A) Cerebrum
B) Cerebellum
C) Brainstem
D) Basal ganglia.
Answer: A) Cerebrum
◉ A patient presents with a daily headache which has worsened
over the past several months. On funduscopic examination, you
notice that the disk edge is indistinct and the veins do not pulsate.
Which is most likely?
A) Migraine
B) Glaucoma
C) Visual acuity problem
D) Increased intracranial pressure.
Answer: D) Increased intracranial pressure
◉ A young woman comes in today, complaining of fatigue, irregular
menses, and polyuria which have gradually increased over the past
few months. Which eye findings would be consistent with her
condition?
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
◉ Which is true of examination of the olfactory nerve?
A) It is not tested for laterality.
B) The smell must be identified to declare a normal response.
C) Abnormal responses may be seen in otherwise normal elderly.
D) Allergies are unrelated to testing of this nerve..
Answer: C) Abnormal responses may be seen in otherwise normal
elderly.
◉ Steve has had a stroke and comes to you for follow-up today. On
examination you find that he has increased muscle tone, some
involuntary movements, an abnormal gait, and a slowness of
response in movements. He most likely has involvement of which of
the following?
A) The corticospinal tract
B) The cerebellum
C) The cerebrum
D) The basal ganglia.
Answer: D) The basal ganglia
, ◉ You are conducting a mental status examination and note
impairment of speech and judgement, but the rest of your
examination is intact. Where is the most likely location of the
problem?
A) Cerebrum
B) Cerebellum
C) Brainstem
D) Basal ganglia.
Answer: A) Cerebrum
◉ A patient presents with a daily headache which has worsened
over the past several months. On funduscopic examination, you
notice that the disk edge is indistinct and the veins do not pulsate.
Which is most likely?
A) Migraine
B) Glaucoma
C) Visual acuity problem
D) Increased intracranial pressure.
Answer: D) Increased intracranial pressure
◉ A young woman comes in today, complaining of fatigue, irregular
menses, and polyuria which have gradually increased over the past
few months. Which eye findings would be consistent with her
condition?
