Neuro Questions

Question 1

What is the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) used to measure?

Answer 1

Orientation and cognitive function

Question 2

Glasgow Coma Scale is used to assess what?

Answer 2

Level of consciousness

Question 3

Is the MMSE or the GCS used to evaluate neurological status over time?

Answer 3

GCS

Question 4

When assessing reflexes what grade is considered an active or expected response.

Answer 4

2+

Question 5

Name the deep tendon reflexes.

Answer 5

Biceps
Triceps
Patellar
Achilles

Question 6

Name the cutaneous reflexes

Answer 6

Plantar

Abdominal

Question 7

What is the maximum score on the MMSE?

Answer 7

31

Question 8

A patient with a MMSE score of ________ or less generally means the patient has cognitive impairment.

Answer 8

21 or less

Question 9

What are the score ranges for the GCS?

Answer 9

3 - 15

Question 10

What test is used to assess balance?

Answer 10

Romberg’s Test

Question 11

A positive Romberg’s tests is identified by

Answer 11

A loss of balance

Question 12

Name the two types of reflexes

Answer 12

Deep tendon

Cutaneous

Question 13

What are the 3 types of memory?

Answer 13

Immediate
Recent
Remote (Past)