Which neurologic assessment evaluates a muscle’s response to stimuli to provide information about the integrity of both the central and peripheral nervous systems?

• Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS)

• Babinski Sign

• Deep Tendon Reflex (DTR)

• Neurovascular Assessment

A laminectomy is the:

• Incision into the skull to access the brain

• Excision of the thin plate of the vertebrae to relieve pressure on the spinal cord

• Excision of part of the cranium to access the brain

• Separation of a nerve from inflammatory adhesions

Which condition is characterized by the rupture of a blood vessel in the brain, leading to bleeding and increased pressure in the surrounding tissue?

• Thrombotic stroke

• Embolic stroke

• Hemorrhagic stroke

• Cerebral aneurysm

Which disorder results in recurring episodes of REM sleep during the day and often disrupted nocturnal sleep?

• Migraine

• Insomnia

• Narcolepsy

• Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)

A 2-year-old child is brought to the clinic with concerns about delayed motor skills. The parents report that the child has difficulty with coordination, often struggles to sit up without support, and appears stiff in certain muscles. The child was born prematurely and had complications at birth. Based on this information, which condition is most likely responsible for the child’s symptoms?

• Spina Bifida

• Cerebral Palsy (CP)

• Intracranial Hemorrhage

• Hydrocephalus

What is the combining form for the term "head"

• cephal/o

• encephal/o

• crani/o

• cortic/o

Which of the following conditions is characterized by a progressive deterioration of motor nerve cells, leading to muscle weakness, paralysis, and eventual death?

• Huntington's Disease

• Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

• Myasthenia Gravis (MG)

• Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)

Which of the following statements is true regarding the anatomy of the eye?

• The sclera is a transparent covering found at the back of the eye

• The cornea is a tough outer layer that provides protection

• The conjunctiva lines the eyelids and the outer surface of the eyeball

• The aqueous humor is a solid substance located in the posterior chamber of the eye

Which of the following pairs correctly matches the anatomical term with its meaning?

• Sclera: colored muscular portion of the eye

• Cornea: transparent outer covering of the eye

• Iris: fluid within the anterior chamber

• Retina: tough outer layer of the eye

What is the combining form for eyelid?

• ocul/o

• cor/e

• papill/o

• blephar/o