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WorksheetsHAN 312 CNS, Eye, & Ear
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
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
Which of the following conditions is characterized by the clouding of the lens and can lead to worsening vision?
Detached retina
Cataract
Diabetic retinopathy
Macular degeneration
A 30-year-old patient presents with distorted and blurry vision, particularly when reading. Upon examination, the optometrist finds that the patient has an abnormal curvature of the cornea. What is the correct medical term for this condition?
Astigmatism
Myopia
Amblyopia
Hyperopia
During a routine eye examination, the doctor assesses the movement of the patient’s upper eyelids and eyeballs to check for any eye movement disorders. What is the term for this assessment?
Visual Field Testing
Ophthalmoscopy
Extraocular movement (EOM)
Ophthalmoscope
Which test measures the pupil?
Pupillometry
Tonometry
Enucleation
Keratoplasty
Which procedure uses a laser to reshape the cornea to correct vision WITHOUT the creation of a corneal flap?
Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK)
Laser-Assisted in Situ Keratomileusis (LASIK)
Enucleation
Keratoplasty
Which of the following is NOT a part of the inner ear?
Cochlea
Auditory nerve fibers
Semicircular canals
Pinna
A patient is experiencing hearing loss and is referred for an evaluation of the inner ear structures. Which part of the inner ear is specifically responsible for hearing?
Semicircular canals
Vestibule
Cochlea
Auditory nerve fibers
The auditory ossicles play a crucial role in transmitting sound vibrations. Which of the following statements correctly describes the sequence of these ossicles from the outer ear to the inner ear?
The sound vibrations first hit the stapes, then the incus, and finally the malleus
The malleus receives sound vibrations, then the incus, and finally the stapes
The incus transmits sound vibrations directly to the oval window, bypassing the other ossicles
The stapes receives sound vibrations, then the incus, and finally the malleus
What is/are the combining form(s) for the term “ear”?
audi/o, audit/o
cochle/o
aur/i, aur/o
myring/o
Which unit is used to express the intensity of sound?
Hertz (Hz)
Decibel (dB)
Pascal (Pa)
Watt (W)
