Neuro A+P and Assessment
Which part of the brain controls balance and coordination?
The cerebellum
What neurotransmitter is depleted in Parkinson’s disease?
Dopamine
What is the priority nursing action during a seizure?
Protect the client from injury and turn them to their side
Which condition causes halos around lights and gradual peripheral vision loss?
Open-angle glaucoma
Age-related hearing loss is called…
Presbycusis
What is the Glasgow Coma Scale used to assess?
Level of consciousness
Which condition involves progressive memory loss and cognitive decline?
Alzheimer’s disease
What type of seizure involves loss of consciousness and full-body jerking?
Generalized tonic–clonic seizure
Which eye emergency presents with a sudden “curtain” over vision?
Retinal detachment
Which inner ear disorder causes vertigo, tinnitus, and ear fullness?
Meniere’s disease
What pupil finding is considered an emergency and suggests rising ICP (intracranial pressure)?
Unequal pupils (anisocoria)
Which autoimmune condition causes demyelination of the CNS?
Multiple sclerosis (MS)
A “mini-stroke” where symptoms resolve within minutes to hours is called a…
Transient ischemic attack (TIA)
Which condition involves clouding of the lens and glare at night?
Cataracts
Which test assesses hearing ability across frequencies?
Audiometry
What does FAST stand for in stroke assessment?
Face, Arms, Speech, Time
Which disorder causes sudden, temporary facial paralysis on one side?
Bell’s palsy
Which diagnostic test differentiates between ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke?
Non-contrast CT scan
What structure in the eye is responsible for sharp central vision?
The macula
What is the main safety concern for clients with severe vertigo?
High fall risk
Damage to which lobe affects judgment, personality, and decision-making?
Frontal Lobe
What chronic neurological disorder can cause recurring mucosal visual disturbances called “auras”?
Epilepsy
What is the medication used to break up clots in an ischemic stroke (if within the window)?
tPA (alteplase)
Which condition may require lifelong eye drops to prevent optic nerve damage?
Glaucoma
Which sensory disorder causes central vision loss while peripheral vision remains intact?
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD)