Neuro 1&2

When examining sensory function, if the clinical findings indicate a presence of a pathology, what does this mean?

• it can be a pathology of CNS or PNS
• it is a pathology of only PNS
• it is a pathology of only CNS

Which of the following is not an age related sensory change?

• neurons are replaced at an increasing rate 
• degeneration of neurons
• decreased number of enzymes
• lower sensory nerve conduction velocity

An older patient experiences all of the following changes in sensory function with age except:

• decrease in body sway anterior-posterior
• decline in vision
• increase in medications
• decline in hearing

Which of the following is true regarding sensory pathological changes associated with aging?

• decrease in Pacinian corpuscles that detect vibration
• enlargement in Meissner's corpuscles that detect touch
• increased growth in myelin sheath of neurons 
• gradual increase in conduction velocity of sensory nerves

Patient is lethargic, how do they present?

• drowsy, interaction gets diverted
• difficult to arouse, frequently confused, repeated stimulation required to maintain consciousness
• only noxious stimuli can get response, patient unable to interact
• cannot be aroused by any type of stimulation

Patient is obtunded, how do they present?

• difficult to arouse, frequently confused, repeated stimulation required to maintain consciousness
• only noxious stimuli can get response, patient unable to interact
• cannot be aroused by any type of stimulation
• drowsy, interaction gets diverted

Patient is in a stupor, how do they present?

• drowsy, interaction gets diverted
• difficult to arouse, frequently confused, repeated stimulation required to maintain consciousness
• cannot be aroused by any type of stimulation
• only noxious stimuli can get response, patient unable to interact

Patient is in a coma, how do they present?

• cannot be aroused by any type of stimulation
• only noxious stimuli can get response, patient unable to interact
• drowsy, interaction gets diverted
• difficult to arouse, frequently confused, repeated stimulation required to maintain consciousness

Attention as a sensory function is referred to as:

• awareness of the environment or responsiveness to a stimulus without being distracted
• the process of knowing and making judgment 
• sum total of an individual's learning and experience in life
• ability to interpret use of words outside their usual context or meaning

What is proverb interpretation?

• ability to interpret use of words outside their usual context or meaning
• awareness of the environment or responsiveness to a stimulus without being distracted
• sum total of an individual's learning and experience in life
• foundational math abilities