Neuro A&P
What part of the brain is responsible for balance and coordination?
Cerebellum
What cranial nerve is involved in the sense of smell?
Cranial Nerve I (Olfactory nerve)
How many cranial nerves are there?
12
What does the acronym PERRLA stand for?
Pupils Equal, Round, Reactive to Light and Accommodation
What tool is used to examine the interior structures of the eye, including the retina
Ophthalmoscope
Which lobe of the brain is primarily responsible for vision?
Occipital lobe
What is the function of Cranial Nerve IX (Glossopharyngeal nerve)
It controls taste on the posterior one-third of the tongue, the gag reflex, and contributes to swallowing.
Which cranial nerve is responsible for vision
Cranial Nerve II (Optic nerve)
What tool is used to assess deep tendon reflexes
Reflex Hammer
What is the term for the test that checks for visual acuity using a chart with letters decreasing in size?
Snellen chart test
What is the name of the main communication pathway between the left and right hemispheres of the brain?
Corpus callosum
Which cranial nerve is responsible for the movement of the sternocleidomastoid and trapezius muscles?
Cranial Nerve XI (Accessory nerve)
Which cranial nerve controls the muscles for chewing?
Cranial Nerve V (Trigeminal nerve)
Name the test where a patient is asked to walk heel-to-toe in a straight line to assess balance.
Tandem walking test
During an eye exam, what does the term "confrontation test" assess?
Peripheral vision
Which part of the nervous system controls involuntary actions such as heart rate and digestion?
Autonomic nervous system
Which cranial nerve is responsible for facial expression and taste on the anterior two-thirds of the tongue?
Cranial Nerve VII (Facial nerve)
Which cranial nerve is involved in hearing and balance
Cranial Nerve VIII (Vestibulocochlear nerve or acoustic)
What is the Glasgow Coma Scale used to assess?
Level of Consciousness
What test involves shining a light into a patient's eyes to assess the direct and consensual pupillary response?
Pupillary light reflex test
What is the name of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord?
Meninges
Which cranial nerve controls the lateral movement of the eye
Cranial Nerve VI (Abducens nerve)
Which cranial nerve is responsible for tongue movement?
Cranial Nerve XII (Hypoglossal nerve)
What is the Romberg test used to assess in a neurological examination?
The Romberg test assesses a patient's balance and proprioception. The patient is asked to stand with their feet together, arms at their sides, and eyes closed. A positive Romberg sign indicates a loss of balance, suggesting sensory ataxia.
What test is used to assess the alignment of the eyes by observing the reflection of light on the corneas?
Corneal light reflex test (Hirschberg test)