Neuro Board Sensitive Questions

Question 1

Cauda Equina Syndrome, what type of erection?

a. (+) PS (-) Reflexogenic
b. (-) PS (+) Reflexogenic
c. (+) PS (+) Reflexogenic
d. (-) PS (-) Reflexogenic

Answer 1

a. (+) PS (-) Reflexogenic

Question 2

L2 vertebral fx, what affectation?

a. (-) SCI (-) PNI
b. (+) SCI (-) PNI
c. (-) SCI (+) PNI
d. (+) SCI (+) PNI

Question 3

Dermatome of medial arm?

a. T1
b. T2

Answer 3

a. T1

Question 4

SCI px partial sensation below xiphoid process, 1 inch above umbilicus has partial (score of 1) sensation, what dermatomal level?

a. T6
b. T8
c. T10
d. T12

Answer 4

b. T8

Xiphoid process: T6
Umbilicus: T10

Question 5

To preserve tenodesis, avoid stretching:

a. WF + FF
b. WF + FE
c. WE + FF
d. WE + FE

Question 6

Px can (+) resist SH shrug, is mechanical ventilation still needed?

a. Yes
b. No

Question 7

Iliopsoas:

a. L2 [ASIA]
b. L2, L3
c. L2, L3, L4 quads [sullivan]

Question 8

What is being tested for walking with toes in the air?

a. L5
b. S1

Question 9

What is being tested for toe walking?

a. L5
b. S1

Question 10

Dermatome for G. Med

a. L4
b. L5

Question 11

Finger flexor, what nerve impingement if C7-T1?

a. C7
b. C8

Question 12

T1 spinal nerve exits?

a. Below 1st TV
b. Below 2nd TV

Question 13

Homonymous Hemianopsia
a. ACA + MCA
b. MCA + PC

Question 14

TBI: Loss of appetite, what CN?
a. CN 1
b. CN 2

Question 15

Intorsion of the eyes
a. CN 3
b. CN 4

Question 16

Jugular Foramen tumor, ff manifestations except?

a. Absent gag reflex
b. Weak SCM
c. Loss of taste anterior ⅔ of tongue
d. Dysphagia
e. NOTA

Question 17

Cavernous Sinus except:

a. Oculomotor
b. Trochlear V1
c. Trochlear V2
d. Trochlear V3
e. Trigeminal
f. Abducens

Question 18

R Optic Tract Lesion:

a. L temp + R nasal
b. R temp + L nasa

Question 19

Lesion to UF of L optic radiation

a. R lower quadrantanopia
b. L upper quadrantanopia

Question 20

Damage on R temporal (upper) lobe

a. L upper quadrant
b. R lower quadrant

Question 21

Ptosis may happen in the following:

a. MG
b. CN 3 Palsy
c. Horner’s Syndrome
d. Edema dt infection
e. AOTA

Question 22

Light on R Eye, (-) Direct LR, (+) Consensual LR:

a. R CN 2
b. R CN 3

Question 23

Assuming vision is intact,
R Eye: (-) Direct LR, (-) Consensual LR
L Eye: (-) Direct LR, (-) Consensual LR

a. Both CN 2
b. Both CN 3

Question 24

Px complains of diplopia on looking to the right:

a. R 4
b. L 4
c. R 6
d. L 6

Question 25

Px complains of diplopia upon looking to the right and down: a. R 4 b. L 4 c. R 6 d. L 6

Question 26

CN 7 Lesion @ Stylomastoid Foramen a. Hyperacusis b. Loss of taste to anterior 2/3 of tongue c. Impaired lacrimal gland d. Facial palsy e. AOTA

Question 27

Pharynx a. 9 b. 10 c. 9/10

Question 28

Muscles of larynx a. 9 b. 10

Question 29

Test: Say “aaahh” uvula deviation to the right: a. R 10 b. L 10

Question 30

Dysphagia + Dysphonia: a. 9 b. 10 c. 9/10

Question 31

Innervated by the tongue: a. 7 b. 9 c. 5 d. 12 e. AOTA

Question 32

Structure connecting third and fourth ventricle? a. Foramen of Monro b. Foramen of Luschka

Question 33

Foramen before going to subarachnoid space: a. Foramen of Luschka and Magendie b. Foramen of Monro

Question 34

Which of the following structures connects the two hemispheres of the cerebrum? a. Corpus callosum b. Medulla oblongata

Question 35

Which of the following provide structural support to the CNS? a. Oligodendrocytes b. Astrocytes

Question 36

The most common form of agnosia: a. Tactile agnosia b. Visual agnosia

Question 37

Affectation of the third frontal convolution and posterior portion of superior temporal gyrus will lead to: a. Global aphasia b. Broca’s aphasia

Question 38

Lesion in this area will produce flaccidity a. 6 b. 4

Question 39

Cerebrospinal fluid fills these cavities within the brain: a. Cistern b. Ventricles

Question 40

The Motor and Somesthetic areas are both closely associated with this fissure: a. Medial longitudinal fissure b. Rolandic fissure

Question 41

The 5th layer of the cerebral cortex that contains the betz cells: a. Molecular b. Internal pyramidal

Answer 41

b. Internal pyramidal a: 6th layer

Question 42

PNF Pattern for PD a. Asymmetrical Bilateral D2 Flexion b. Symmetrical Bilateral D2 Flexion

Question 43

Focal dystonia a. Torticollis b. Catatonia

Answer 43

a. Torticollis

Question 45

Bridge of Medulla Oblongata and Midbrain a. Corpus callosum b. Pons

Question 46

Characteristic Cell of the Cerebellum a. Purkinje Cells b. Molecular Cells

Question 47

Quick, rhythmic oscillatory back and forth mvm: eyes a. Intention tremor b. Nystagmus

Question 48

Oscillatory movement of head, axial involvement of trunk a. Nystagmus b. Titubation

Answer 48

b. Titubation