Neurological Assessment and Exam

Question 1

C1-C3

Answer 1

neck muscles

Question 2

C4

Answer 2

diaphragm

Question 3

c5

Answer 3

deltopid

Question 4

c6

Answer 4

wrist

Question 5

c7-8

Answer 5

fingers

Question 6

T1

Answer 6

hand

Question 7

t2-t12

Answer 7

intercostals

Question 8

t7 -l1

Answer 8

abdominals

Question 9

t11-L2

Answer 9

ejaculation

Question 10

L2

Answer 10

hips

Question 11

L3

Answer 11

Quds

Question 12

L4-L5

Answer 12

Hamstrings-knee

Question 13

L4-S1

Answer 13

Foot

Question 14

S2

Answer 14

penile erection

Question 15

s2-s3

Answer 15

bowel and bladder

Question 16

Cranial Nerve 1

Answer 16

Olfactory Sensory Smell

Question 17

Cranial Nerve 2

Answer 17

Optic Sensory Vision

Question 18

Cranial Nerve 3

Answer 18

Oculomotor Motor Most eye movement

Question 19

Cranial Nerve 4

Answer 19

Trochlear Motor Moves eye to look at nose

Question 20

Cranial Nerve 5

Answer 20

Trigeminal Both Face sensation, mastication

Question 21

Cranial Nerve 6

Answer 21

Abducens Motor Abducts the eye

Question 22

Cranial Nerve 7

Answer 22

Facial Both Facial Expression, taste

Question 23

Cranial Nerve 8

Answer 23

Vestibulocochlear, Sensory hearing, balance

Question 24

Cranial Nerve 9

Answer 24

Glossopharyngeal both taste, gag reflex

Question 25

Cranial Nerve 10

Answer 25

Vagus both gag reflex, parasympathetic intervention

Question 26

Cranial Nerve 11

Answer 26

Accessory motor shoulder shurg

Question 27

Cranial Nerve 12

Answer 27

Hypoglossal motor swallowing, speach

Question 28

Infants Special Considerations

Answer 28

Hypotonia or hypertonia

Developmental delays

Question 29

Children Special Considerations

Answer 29

Developmental delays
Hyperactive or impulsive behavior
Headaches
Seizure activity

Question 30

Pregnant Special Considerations

Answer 30

Any history of seizure activity
Headaches
Taking prenatal vitamins?

Question 31

Older Patients Special Considerations

Answer 31

Fall risk/prevention
Hearing and/or vision loss
Urinary or fecal incontinence
History of TIAs?

Question 32

Pain HPI

Answer 32

Onset
Quality and intensity
Location
Impact on life

Question 33

Gait Coordination HPI

Answer 33

Balance
Vertigo
Falling
Associated problems

Question 34

Tremor HPI

Answer 34

Onset
Characteristics
Associated problems
Relieved by
Rest
Activity
Alcohol
Medications that may cause a tremor

Question 35

Past Medical History

Answer 35

Trauma
Meingintis
Congenital abnormalites
Cardiovascular issues
Hypertension
Peripheral vascular disease
Neuroligic disorders
Headaches

Question 36

CN 1 Test

Answer 36

Not routinely tested
Tested when concerned about patient’s ability to discriminate odors
Make sure nasal passages are clear and patent
Test one naris at a time, eyes closed

Question 37

CN 2 Test

Answer 37

Test distant and near vision

Test visual fields by confrontation and extinction of vision

Question 38

Cranial Nerve III, IV and IV - Test

Answer 38

Eye movement 
III
IV
VI
Pupil constriction
III

Question 39

CN 7 Test

Answer 39

Inspect symmetry of facial features

Question 40

CN 8 Test

Answer 40

Test sense of hearing with whisper screening

Question 41

CN 11 Test

Answer 41

Shoulder Shrug

Question 42

CN 7 test

Answer 42

tongue side to side