NUR 3065 HEALTH ASSESSMENT
MENTAL AND NEUROLOGICAL
ASSESSMENTS EXAM 3 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | STUDY GUIDE & PRACTICE
TEST 2026/2027
1 of 112
Definition
Touch using random locations
Ask the client to say "sharp" or "dull" when something is felt on the skin
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Sharp and dull determination Stupor or semi-coma
Alert Identification of light touch
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2 of 112
Definition
,Movement at the joint, but not against gravity
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Strength grading = 3/5 Strength grading = 2/5
Strength grading = 1/5 Strength grading = 0/5
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3 of 112
Definition
Assessing sharp and dull sensation
Assessing vibration of 4 extremities
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Motor function Cerebral function
Cognitive function Sensory function
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4 of 112
,Definition
Little motor control, difficulty motor planning, little sense of pressure,
postural instability
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Dysfunction of proprioception Paralysis
Paresthesia Stupor or semi-coma
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5 of 112
Definition
Heel-to-toe walk along a straight line, assess for balance and
coordination
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Romberg Tandem walk
Behavioral Checklist Walking speed
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, 6 of 112
Definition
Logical, coherent thoughts, complete thoughts, constantly aware of
reality or stimuli around them
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Compulsions Reflexes
Thought Content Thought Processes
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7 of 112
Definition
Use cotton ball to touch the skin light on both sides simultaneously
Test several areas on both upper and lower extremities
Normal = correctly identifies touch by location
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Alert Sharp and dull determination
MENTAL AND NEUROLOGICAL
ASSESSMENTS EXAM 3 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | STUDY GUIDE & PRACTICE
TEST 2026/2027
1 of 112
Definition
Touch using random locations
Ask the client to say "sharp" or "dull" when something is felt on the skin
Give this one a go later!
Sharp and dull determination Stupor or semi-coma
Alert Identification of light touch
Don't know?
2 of 112
Definition
,Movement at the joint, but not against gravity
Give this one a go later!
Strength grading = 3/5 Strength grading = 2/5
Strength grading = 1/5 Strength grading = 0/5
Don't know?
3 of 112
Definition
Assessing sharp and dull sensation
Assessing vibration of 4 extremities
Give this one a go later!
Motor function Cerebral function
Cognitive function Sensory function
Don't know?
4 of 112
,Definition
Little motor control, difficulty motor planning, little sense of pressure,
postural instability
Give this one a go later!
Dysfunction of proprioception Paralysis
Paresthesia Stupor or semi-coma
Don't know?
5 of 112
Definition
Heel-to-toe walk along a straight line, assess for balance and
coordination
Give this one a go later!
Romberg Tandem walk
Behavioral Checklist Walking speed
Don't know?
, 6 of 112
Definition
Logical, coherent thoughts, complete thoughts, constantly aware of
reality or stimuli around them
Give this one a go later!
Compulsions Reflexes
Thought Content Thought Processes
Don't know?
7 of 112
Definition
Use cotton ball to touch the skin light on both sides simultaneously
Test several areas on both upper and lower extremities
Normal = correctly identifies touch by location
Give this one a go later!
Alert Sharp and dull determination
