
Head to Toe Assessment Nursing: Neurological Assessment Quiz

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Sherry Musgrove
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of performing a neurological assessment in nursing?
To evaluate the patient's musculoskeletal system
To monitor the patient's blood pressure
To assess the patient's respiratory function
To evaluate the patient's neurological function.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the components of a neurological assessment?
Mental status, cranial nerves, motor function, sensory function, reflexes, and coordination
Vision, hearing, taste
Respiratory rate, oxygen saturation, lung sounds
Blood pressure, heart rate, temperature
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Explain the difference between a Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) and a Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE).
The Glasgow Coma Scale and Mini-Mental State Examination are used interchangeably to assess level of consciousness.
The Glasgow Coma Scale and Mini-Mental State Examination both assess cognitive function.
The Glasgow Coma Scale assesses cognitive function, while the Mini-Mental State Examination assesses level of consciousness.
The Glasgow Coma Scale assesses level of consciousness, while the Mini-Mental State Examination assesses cognitive function.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Describe the procedure for assessing a patient's level of consciousness.
Ask the patient to recite the alphabet backwards.
Check the patient's blood pressure, temperature, and heart rate.
Assess the patient's ability to perform complex math calculations.
Evaluate responsiveness, orientation, and ability to follow commands.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the signs and symptoms of a neurological deficit that a nurse should look for during an assessment?
Changes in respiratory function
Changes in level of consciousness, motor function deficits, sensory deficits, cranial nerve deficits, coordination deficits, and reflex abnormalities
Changes in blood pressure
Changes in skin color
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How would you assess a patient's cranial nerve function?
Ask the patient to describe their symptoms
Perform a blood test
Check the patient's blood pressure
Perform specific tests for each of the 12 cranial nerves
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Explain the significance of assessing a patient's motor function during a neurological assessment.
Motor function assessment is only important for orthopedic conditions
It only assesses the sensory function
It helps to evaluate the integrity of the nervous system and identify any motor deficits or abnormalities.
It has no significance in a neurological assessment
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