NUR 504 - Exam 6 | Questions with 100% Correct Answers |
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1. Describe the significance of stereognosis in neurological assessments.
Stereognosis is significant in neurological assessments as it
evaluates the sensory pathways and the integrity of the
somatosensory system.
Stereognosis is used to measure visual acuity in patients.
Stereognosis helps in assessing motor function and coordination.
Stereognosis is a test for auditory processing abilities.
2. The nurse asks the patient to stand with feet together, arms resting at the
sides, with eyes open and then with the eyes closed. Which response by the
patient indicates a problem in the cerebellum?
Is unable to stand upright after turning around in a circle once
Steps sideways when standing with feet together and eyes closed
Sways slightly and maintains upright posture with feet together
Maintains balance when eyes are open, but loses balance with eyes
closed
3. Upon examination, one pupil is noticeably larger than the other in dim
lighting, with no other complaints from the patient. This finding is associated
with dysfunction in which cranial nerve?
Cranial Nerve IV
Cranial Nerve VI
Cranial Nerve II
Cranial Nerve III
,4. Patients with ICP monitors or drains, basal skull fractures, brain infections and
cerebral aneurysms should be assessed for signs/symptoms of meningitis.
Which of the following are classic signs/symptoms?
Photophobia, nucal rigidity, deficit of cranial nerve 4
Headache, Gray-Turner sign, photophobia
Headache, photophobia, fever, nucal regidity
Decreased level of consciousness, muscle spasm, decreased
sensation in face
5. When you show a patient a box of items, ask them to name them, and have
them close their eyes and identify based on touch, this is a test of:
Praxis
Stereognosis
Tactile sensation
Proprioception
6. A clinician is conducting a cranial nerve screen. The therapist assesses the
patient's jaw reflex and corneal reflex. With the patient's eyes closed, pain
and light touch are assessed on the forehead, cheeks and jaw. Palpation
includes the regions of the masseter and temporal muscles. In addition, the
patient is instructed to clench her teeth and hold them against resistance
from the therapist. These actions are MOST likely testing the integrity of the
following cranial nerves:
Cranial Nerve IX
Cranial Nerve X
Cranial Nerve V
Cranial Nerve VII
,7. What are the functioning units of the kidney?
Renal cortex
Renal pelvis
Ureters
Nephrons
8. Describe the significance of normal ranges in routine urinalysis results.
Normal ranges indicate healthy kidney function and the absence of
disease.
Normal ranges only apply to elderly patients.
Normal ranges are irrelevant to patient health.
Normal ranges are only used in emergency situations.
9. Describe the role of a lumbar puncture in the diagnosis of meningitis.
A lumbar puncture is a surgical procedure to remove brain tumors.
A lumbar puncture is used to visualize brain structures through
imaging.
A lumbar puncture measures blood pressure in the brain.
A lumbar puncture allows for the collection of cerebrospinal fluid to
test for infection and inflammation indicative of meningitis.
10. What is the primary diagnostic procedure for meningitis?
CT scan
MRI
Blood test
, Lumbar puncture
11. What are the deep tendon reflexes commonly assessed during a
neurological examination?
Cervical and lumbar reflexes
Biceps and triceps reflexes
Radial and ulnar reflexes
Patellar and Achilles reflexes
12. If a patient exhibits an absent patellar reflex during a neurological
examination, what might this indicate about their neurological health?
Damage to the upper motor neurons.
Possible damage to the L2-L4 spinal segments or the femoral
nerve.
Increased activity in the central nervous system.
Normal neurological function.
13. Which cranial nerve is primarily responsible for pupillary function?
Cranial Nerve IV
Cranial Nerve VI
Cranial Nerve II
Cranial Nerve III
14. What does IVP stand for in the context of kidney assessment?
Intravenous Pyelogram
Internal Venous Pathway
Verified | Latest Update 2026/2027
1. Describe the significance of stereognosis in neurological assessments.
Stereognosis is significant in neurological assessments as it
evaluates the sensory pathways and the integrity of the
somatosensory system.
Stereognosis is used to measure visual acuity in patients.
Stereognosis helps in assessing motor function and coordination.
Stereognosis is a test for auditory processing abilities.
2. The nurse asks the patient to stand with feet together, arms resting at the
sides, with eyes open and then with the eyes closed. Which response by the
patient indicates a problem in the cerebellum?
Is unable to stand upright after turning around in a circle once
Steps sideways when standing with feet together and eyes closed
Sways slightly and maintains upright posture with feet together
Maintains balance when eyes are open, but loses balance with eyes
closed
3. Upon examination, one pupil is noticeably larger than the other in dim
lighting, with no other complaints from the patient. This finding is associated
with dysfunction in which cranial nerve?
Cranial Nerve IV
Cranial Nerve VI
Cranial Nerve II
Cranial Nerve III
,4. Patients with ICP monitors or drains, basal skull fractures, brain infections and
cerebral aneurysms should be assessed for signs/symptoms of meningitis.
Which of the following are classic signs/symptoms?
Photophobia, nucal rigidity, deficit of cranial nerve 4
Headache, Gray-Turner sign, photophobia
Headache, photophobia, fever, nucal regidity
Decreased level of consciousness, muscle spasm, decreased
sensation in face
5. When you show a patient a box of items, ask them to name them, and have
them close their eyes and identify based on touch, this is a test of:
Praxis
Stereognosis
Tactile sensation
Proprioception
6. A clinician is conducting a cranial nerve screen. The therapist assesses the
patient's jaw reflex and corneal reflex. With the patient's eyes closed, pain
and light touch are assessed on the forehead, cheeks and jaw. Palpation
includes the regions of the masseter and temporal muscles. In addition, the
patient is instructed to clench her teeth and hold them against resistance
from the therapist. These actions are MOST likely testing the integrity of the
following cranial nerves:
Cranial Nerve IX
Cranial Nerve X
Cranial Nerve V
Cranial Nerve VII
,7. What are the functioning units of the kidney?
Renal cortex
Renal pelvis
Ureters
Nephrons
8. Describe the significance of normal ranges in routine urinalysis results.
Normal ranges indicate healthy kidney function and the absence of
disease.
Normal ranges only apply to elderly patients.
Normal ranges are irrelevant to patient health.
Normal ranges are only used in emergency situations.
9. Describe the role of a lumbar puncture in the diagnosis of meningitis.
A lumbar puncture is a surgical procedure to remove brain tumors.
A lumbar puncture is used to visualize brain structures through
imaging.
A lumbar puncture measures blood pressure in the brain.
A lumbar puncture allows for the collection of cerebrospinal fluid to
test for infection and inflammation indicative of meningitis.
10. What is the primary diagnostic procedure for meningitis?
CT scan
MRI
Blood test
, Lumbar puncture
11. What are the deep tendon reflexes commonly assessed during a
neurological examination?
Cervical and lumbar reflexes
Biceps and triceps reflexes
Radial and ulnar reflexes
Patellar and Achilles reflexes
12. If a patient exhibits an absent patellar reflex during a neurological
examination, what might this indicate about their neurological health?
Damage to the upper motor neurons.
Possible damage to the L2-L4 spinal segments or the femoral
nerve.
Increased activity in the central nervous system.
Normal neurological function.
13. Which cranial nerve is primarily responsible for pupillary function?
Cranial Nerve IV
Cranial Nerve VI
Cranial Nerve II
Cranial Nerve III
14. What does IVP stand for in the context of kidney assessment?
Intravenous Pyelogram
Internal Venous Pathway
