Understanding Neurologic Symptoms Quiz

What are neurologic disorders?

• Disorders that affect the heart and blood vessels

• Disorders that affect the brain, spinal cord, and nerves

• Disorders that affect the digestive system

• Disorders that affect the respiratory system

Which of the following is NOT a common neurologic symptom?

• Back pain

• Headache

• Muscle weakness

• High blood pressure

What is the term for rhythmic shaking of a body part?

• Paralysis

• Tremor

• Spasticity

• Rigidity

Which of the following symptoms is related to changes in sensation?

• Double vision

• Tingling or a pins-and-needles sensation

• Slurred speech

• Difficulty swallowing

What is the term for the inability to recognize familiar objects?

• Aphasia

• Agnosia

• Apraxia

• Prosopagnosia

Which of the following is a symptom of changes in consciousness?

• Fainting

• Ringing in the ears

• Muscle spasms

• Visual hallucinations

What is the role of autonomic nerves?

• Carry sensory information to the brain

• Control muscle movement

• Stimulate or inhibit internal organs

• Connect the spinal cord to the rest of the body

Which of the following is a symptom of muscle malfunction?

• Loss of balance

• Weakness

• Deafness

• Difficulty understanding language

What can happen if motor nerves are damaged?

• Abnormal sensations may be felt

• Muscles may weaken or become paralyzed

• Blood pressure may not increase as it normally does

• Vision may be impaired

Which of the following is a symptom related to sleep problems?

• Difficulty falling or staying asleep

• Loss of position sense

• Increased sensitivity to light touch

• Partial or complete loss of vision