NMSK exams

Question 1

what are the 5 mental states you evaluate for in a general exam

Answer 1

1. normal: alert, with a normal response to environmental stimuli
2. confused and disoriented: responding to environmental stimuli in an inappropriate manner
3. Depressed: drowsiness, inattention and less responsive to environmental stimuli
4. stuporous: state of unconsciousness with reduced responses to external stimuli but can be roused by a painful stimulus
5. Comatose: state of unconsciousness with absence of response to any environmental stimuli including pain

Question 2

how would you identify horners syndrome in a cow

Answer 2

ipislateral dry nose

Question 3

what nerve is tested in pupillary light response and menace response afferent pathway

Answer 3

• optic

Question 4

what nerve is tested in pupillary light response efferent component

Answer 4

oculomotor

Question 5

what nerve is tested in palpebral response (afferent component)

Answer 5

trigeminal

Question 6

what nerve is tested in palpebral and menace response efferent component

Answer 6

facial