Neurological Examination (2025/2026) | 120+ Verified Q&A | Cranial Nerves, Motor Strength, Gait, Reflex Grading, Mental Status, Coordination Tests | Clinical Neurology Review

This fully updated study document provides 120+ exam questions and answers focused on the Neurological Examination, specifically tailored for the 2025/2026 academic year. It serves as a comprehensive and systematic guide to mastering the six components of a neurological exam: mental status, cranial nerves, motor system, reflexes, sensory system, and coordination/gait. Each section breaks down key clinical signs, test procedures, and interpretation strategies for accurate bedside neurological assessments. The document includes: Mental Status Evaluation: 11 criteria including orientation, memory, apraxia, aphasia, hallucinations, MMSE scoring, and frontal release signs Cranial Nerve Assessment (CN I–XII): Functions, clinical tests (e.g. Weber & Rinne), signs of central vs peripheral lesions, tongue deviation, facial symmetry, and specific pathology indicators Motor System: Muscle tone (spasticity, rigidity, flaccidity, paratonia), strength grading (0–5), fasciculations, tremor types (resting, postural, intention), and involuntary movements (chorea, athetosis, dystonia, asterixis) Coordination & Gait: Diadochokinesia, dysmetria, Romberg test, pronator drift, and heel/toe walking Sensory Testing: Primary modalities (light touch, pain, temperature, vibration, proprioception), 2-point discrimination, and mapping of sensory loss Reflexes: Biceps (C5–C6), triceps (C6–C7), brachioradialis (C7), knee (L2–L4), plantar reflex (Babinski sign), and reflex grading from 0 to 5+ This guide is perfect for: Medical students in clinical neurology rotations Nursing and physician associate (PA) students studying neuro assessment USMLE Step 1 & 2 prep Neuroscience, physiotherapy, and occupational therapy programs Practitioners brushing up on structured neurological exams Each answer includes concise definitions, clinical signs, and diagnostic implications—making it a high-yield reference for both oral and written practical exams. Keywords: neurological exam questions, cranial nerve assessment, MMSE scoring, motor system exam, reflex grading, Babinski sign, CN I–XII, diadochokinesia, muscle tone types, tremor classification, proprioception test, Romberg test, pronator drift, hallucinations vs delusions, mental status checklist, asterixis, spasticity rigidity flaccidity, sensory pathways, neurological case review, USMLE neuro prep