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Neuro Terminology Quiz

Total questions: 63

Worksheet time: 32mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The word Ataxia stands for

a)

 Occurs when the muscles you use for speech are weak

b)

The sudden loss of blood circulation to an area of the brain

c)

A lack of muscle control or coordination of voluntary movements

d)

Most common cause of unilateral (one-sided) facial paralysis

2.

When referring to a lack of muscle control or coordination of voluntary movements___ can be used

a)

Ataxia

b)

Diplopia

c)

Aphasia

d)

Conversion Disorder

3.

A patient comes in with loss of coordination of voluntary movement and difficulty walking. This patient has ___

a)

Atelectasis

b)

Ataxia

c)

Ptosis

d)

Aphasia

4.

The word Dysarthria stands for

a)

Treatment to dissolve dangerous clots in blood vessels

b)

 A transient episode of neurologic dysfunction

c)

When the muscles you use for speech are weak or you have difficulty controlling them.

d)

A condition that affects motor and sensory function,

5.

When referring to when the muscles you use for speech are weak or you have difficulty controlling them the word___ can be used

a)

Ataxia

b)

Aphasia

c)

Bruit

d)

Dysarthria

6.

A patient with difficulty with speech after a stroke due to muscular weakness can be described as having

a)

Ataxia

b)

Dysarthria

c)

TIA

d)

Mastoiditis

7.

The word Nystagmus stands for

a)

A clot stroke

b)

A bleeding stroke

c)

The involuntary, rhythmic ocular oscillation of the eyes.

d)

Involuntary movement of the arms

8.

When referring to the involuntary, rhythmic ocular oscillation of the eyes the word___ can be used

a)

Nystagmus

b)

Conversion Disorder

c)

Diplopia

d)

Ptosis

9.

While performing eye tracking during a physical exam on a patient you note they have involuntary rhythmic oscillation of the eyes. This is known as ___

a)

Hemiballismus

b)

Nystagmus

c)

Nightcore

d)

Ptosis

10.

The condition Cerebral Vascular Accident describes

a)

A transient episode of neurologic dysfunction

b)

A condition that affects motor and sensory function, yet has no neurologic explanation.

c)

The most common cause of unilateral (one-sided) facial paralysis, and the most common neurological disorder of the cranial nerves.

d)

The sudden loss of blood circulation to an area of the brain, causing loss of neurological function.

11.

When referring to the sudden loss of blood circulation to an area of the brain, causing loss of neurological function the diagnosis ___ can be used

a)

CVA

b)

Bell's Palsy

c)

Broca's Aphasia

d)

Encephalopathy

12.

A patient comes in with a stroke and has lost use of their left arm. The patient has suffered a ___

a)

Myocardial Infarction

b)

Pulmonary Embolism

c)

CVA

d)

CVS

13.

The condition Bell’s Palsy describes

a)

An abnormally low upper eyelid in a relaxed primary position

b)

The most common cause of unilateral (one-sided) facial paralysis, and the most common neurological disorder of the cranial nerves

c)

Abnormal local dilation in the wall of a blood vessel which can rupture causing bleeding, stroke, and possibly death

d)

The subjective complaint of seeing two images instead of one

14.

When referring to the most common cause of unilateral (one-sided) facial paralysis the diagnosis of ___ can be used

a)

Hemorrhagic Stroke

b)

Ischemic Stroke

c)

Aphasia

d)

Bell's Palsy

15.

A previously healthy 20 year old patient presents with unilateral facial paralysis and has a negative head CT scan showing no stroke. The patient most likely has

a)

TIA

b)

Diplopia

c)

Bell's Palsy

d)

Mastoiditis

16.

The condition Mastoiditis describes

a)

A condition that affects motor and sensory function, yet has no neurologic explanation

b)

 Infection of the mastoid air cells of the temporal bone, which is located behind the ear

c)

An abnormally low upper eyelid in a relaxed primary position

d)

An audible vascular sound associated with blood turbulence

17.

Infection of the mastoid air cells of the temporal bone, which is located behind the ear describes the disease

a)

Mastoiditis

b)

CVA

c)

SAH

d)

TIA

18.

A patient develops a sinus infection in the air cells of the temporal bone. This is known as

a)

URI

b)

Sinusitis

c)

Mastoiditis

d)

TIA

19.

The condition Conversion Disorder describes

a)

A transient episode of neurologic dysfunction

b)

 Infection of the mastoid air cells of the temporal bone, which is located behind the ear

c)

A condition that affects motor and sensory function, yet has no neurologic explanation

d)

The most common cause of unilateral (one-sided) facial paralysis

20.

When referring to a condition that affects motor and sensory function, yet has no neurologic explanation the diagnosis of ___ can be used

a)

Hypochondriac

b)

Conversion Disorder

c)

Somatoform

d)

Munchausen's

21.

A patient presents with a loss of motor use of their left leg and no neurologic explanation can be found. The most likely diagnosis is

a)

Conversion disorder

b)

TIA

c)

CVA

d)

SAH

22.

The condition Transient Ischemic Attack describes

a)

A stroke caused by a blood clot

b)

The subjective complaint of seeing two images instead of one

c)

A transient episode of neurologic dysfunction caused by focal brain, spinal cord, or retinal ischemia without acute infarction

23.

When referring to a transient episode of neurologic dysfunction caused by focal brain, spinal cord, or retinal ischemia without acute infarction the diagnosis of ___ can be used

a)

CVA

b)

SAH

c)

TIA

d)

ABC (Easy as 1, 2, 3)

24.

A patient presents with facial drooping that lasted for 10 minutes and spontaneously resolved. This can be described as a

a)

SAH

b)

DVT

c)

TIA

d)

MI

25.

An Ischemic Stroke describes

a)

A stroke caused by a blood vessel that breaks and bleeds into the brain

b)

Acquired disorder of language due to brain damage

c)

A stroke caused by a blood clot that blocks or plugs a blood vessel in the brain

d)

The accumulation of blood in the subarachnoid space between the pial and arachnoid membranes

26.

When referring to a stroke caused by a blood clot that blocks or plugs a blood vessel in the brain the diagnosis of ___ can be used

a)

Hemorrhagic Stroke

b)

SAH

c)

DVT

d)

Ischemic Stroke

27.

A patient suffers the most common kind of stroke which is

a)

Breast Stroke

b)

Butterfly Stroke

c)

The song Stroke by Billy Squier (1981 from the album Don't Say No)

d)

Ischemic Stroke

28.

The condition Hemorrhagic Stroke describes

a)

 A stroke caused by a blood vessel that breaks and bleeds into the brain

b)

An abnormally low upper eyelid in a relaxed primary position

c)

An audible vascular sound associated with blood turbulence

d)

A stroke caused by a blood clot that blocks or plugs a blood vessel in the brain

29.

When referring to a stroke caused by a blood vessel that breaks and bleeds into the brain the diagnosis of ___ can be used

a)

Ischemic

b)

Hemorrhagic

30.

A patient comes in with unilateral facial drooping and a CT scan shows active bleeding in the brain this is known as a ___

a)

Bell's palsy

b)

Hemorrhagic Stroke

c)

Mastoiditis

d)

Diplopia

31.

The word Thrombolysis stands for

a)

The subjective complaint of seeing two images instead of one and is often referred to as double-vision

b)

The accumulation of blood in the cranial vault

c)

A stroke caused by a blood vessel that breaks and bleeds into the brain

d)

 A treatment to dissolve dangerous clots in blood vessels, improve blood flow, and prevent damage to tissues and organs

32.

When referring to a treatment to dissolve dangerous clots in blood vessels, improve blood flow, and prevent damage to tissues and organs the word___ can be used

a)

Cool

b)

Cardiac Cath

c)

Thrombolysis

d)

Neat

33.

A CT is done on a patient and an ischemic stroke is found with a clot. They have arrived soon enough that you decide you can try to break up the clot. This is known as

a)

Thrombolysis

b)

Multiple sclerosis

c)

Hydrocephalus

34.

The word Diplopia describes

a)

An abnormally low upper eyelid in a relaxed primary position

b)

The subjective complaint of seeing two images instead of one and is often referred to as double-vision

c)

 Infection of the mastoid air cells of the temporal bone, which is located behind the ear

d)

An audible vascular sound associated with blood turbulence

35.

When referring to the subjective complaint of seeing two images instead of one and is often referred to as double-vision the word___ can be used

a)

Aphasia

b)

Dua Lipa

c)

Ptosis

d)

Diplopia

36.

A patient complains of Double Vision, this is known as

a)

A Police Song

b)

A Led Zeppelin Song

c)

A Thin Lizzy Song

d)

Diplopia

37.

The word Ptosis stands for

a)

An abnormally low upper eyelid in a relaxed primary position

b)

The subjective complaint of seeing two images instead of one

c)

An audible vascular sound associated with blood turbulence

38.

When referring to an abnormally low upper eyelid in a relaxed primary position the word___ can be used

a)

Diplopia

b)

Blinking

c)

Winking

d)

Ptosis

39.

A patient with a drooping eyelid (relaxed in the primary position) has

a)

Ptosis

b)

Diplopia

c)

Myopia

d)

Dua Lipa

40.

The word Bruit stands for

a)

An audible vascular sound associated with blood turbulence

b)

An abnormally low upper eyelid in a relaxed primary position

c)

Acquired disorder of language due to brain damage

d)

The accumulation of blood in the subarachnoid space

41.

When referring to an audible vascular sound associated with blood turbulence the word___ can be used

a)

Bruit

b)

Whoosh

c)

Shoosh

d)

Boosh

42.

Using a stethoscope over the carotid artery, you note some turbulent blood flow also known as a

a)

Diplopia

b)

Bruit

c)

Aphasia

d)

Ptosis

43.

The condition Aphasia describes

a)

Acquired disorder of language due to brain damage

b)

An abnormally low upper eyelid in a relaxed primary position

c)

The most common cause of unilateral (one-sided) facial paralysis

d)

 When the muscles you use for speech are weak or you have difficulty controlling them

44.

When referring to an acquired disorder of language due to brain damage the diagnosis of ___ can be used

a)

Aphasia

b)

It's just a phase dear

c)

It's not a phase mom!

d)

Set phasers to stun

45.

A patient suffers a stroke and has acquired a language disorder due to the brain damage. This is known as

a)

Diplopia

b)

Ptosis

c)

Aphasia

d)

Dysarthria

46.

The condition Intracranial Hemorrhage describes

a)

The accumulation of blood in the cranial vault

b)

You really shouldn't need help with this one

47.

When referring to the accumulation of blood in the cranial vault the diagnosis of ___ can be used

a)

Intracranial Hemorrhage

b)

Craniosanguinosis

c)

TIA

d)

CVA

48.

Historically, trepanning has been performed for thousands of years on patients to relieve blood that accumulated in the cranial vault. The condition they were treating was a(n) ___

a)

Seriously it's been done for thousands of years

b)

It was done prehistorically

c)

Intracranial Hemorrhage

49.

The condition Subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) describes

a)

 A stroke caused by a blood clot that blocks or plugs a blood vessel in the brain

b)

he accumulation of blood in the subarachnoid space between the pial and arachnoid membranes

c)

A condition that affects motor and sensory function, yet has no neurologic explanation

50.

When referring to the accumulation of blood in the subarachnoid space between the pia and arachnoid membranes the diagnosis of ___ can be used

a)

SAH

b)

TGIF

c)

TIA

d)

TMI

51.

A patient suffers head trauma and a CT shows bleeding accumulating between the Pia and Arachnoid membranes. This is a

a)

SAH

b)

TIA

c)

Concussion

52.

The condition Subdural hematoma describes

a)

The accumulation of blood below the inner layer of the dura but external to the brain and arachnoid membrane

b)

The accumulation of blood in the subarachnoid space between the pia and arachnoid membranes

53.

When referring to the accumulation of blood below the inner layer of the dura but external to the brain and arachnoid membrane the diagnosis of ___ can be used

a)

Subarachnoid Hemorrhage

b)

Subdural Hematoma

54.

A patient suffers head trauma and a CT shows bleeding accumulating between the below the dura but external to the brain. This is a

a)

SAH

b)

Subdural Hematoma

c)

TIA

55.

The word Aneurysm describes

a)

Disturbance of the cerebrospinal fluid leading to an increase in volume occupied by the fluid in the central nervous system (CNS)

b)

An abnormal local dilation in the wall of a blood vessel which can rupture causing bleeding, stroke, and possibly death

c)

 Immune-mediated inflammatory disease that destroys the myelin of axons in the central nervous system

56.

When referring to an abnormal local dilation in the wall of a blood vessel which can rupture the word___ can be used

a)

Emoblism

b)

Aneurysm

c)

Stroke

d)

Hemorrhage

57.

A CT image of the head on a patient reveals an abnormal dilation of one of the vessels which may rupture in the future. This is known as an

a)

Aneurysm

b)

Embolism

c)

Dissection

58.

The condition Multiple sclerosis describes

a)

The sudden loss of blood circulation to an area of the brain, causing loss of neurological function.

b)

A lack of muscle control or coordination of voluntary movements, such as walking, speech, or eye movements.

c)

An immune-mediated inflammatory disease that destroys the myelin of axons in the central nervous system, causing significant physical disability.

d)

 When the muscles you use for speech are weak or you have difficulty controlling them.

59.

When referring to an immune-mediated inflammatory disease that destroys the myelin of axons in the central nervous system the diagnosis of ___ can be used

a)

DVT

b)

TIA

c)

CVA

d)

Multiple Sclerosis

60.

A patient is recently diagnosed with an autoimmune disease that destroys myelin of axons in the CNS. This is known as ___

a)

Psoriasis

b)

Lupus

c)

Crohn's Disease

d)

Multiple Sclerosis

61.

The condition Hydrocephalus describes

a)

The accumulation of blood below the inner layer of the dura but external to the brain and arachnoid membrane

b)

The accumulation of blood in the cranial vault

c)

A disturbance of the cerebrospinal fluid leading to increase in volume occupied by the fluid in the central nervous system (CNS)

62.

When referring to the abnormal increase of CSF the diagnosis of ___ can be used

a)

Acephaly

b)

Hydrocephalus

c)

Brachycephaly

63.

A patient presents with urinary incontinence, mood disturbances, and abnormal gait (Wet, Wacky, and Wobbly). A head MRI is done showing abnormal increase in CSF. This is known as

a)

C

b)

TIA

c)

SAH

d)

Hydrocephalus