Neurological Screening Practice Test

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• Which finding is most characteristic of a trochlear (CN IV) palsy?
• Which test is used to assess parietal lobe function by recognizing writing on the palm?
• How would you screen developmental milestones in a pediatric neurological screen?
• Which nerve provides motor innervation to Extensor digitorum longus?
• Which nerve supplies motor innervation to Extensor hallucis longus?
• Which nerve motor innervation to quadriceps femoris?
• Which pattern localizes to brainstem?
• Which area is innervated sensorially by the ulnar nerve?
• The axillary nerve roots are which levels?
• What sensory distribution pattern is typical of many peripheral neuropathies?
• Which forearm muscle is innervated by the median nerve and acts as a wrist flexor?
• The ulnar nerve motor innervation includes which of the following?
• Which muscles are innervated by the tibial nerve?
• The intermediate cutaneous (femoral) nerve sensory innervation is which area?
• How do you perform the pronator drift test and what does a positive result indicate?
• Which area corresponds to the L4 dermatome?
• Which of the following is a central sign of dizziness?
• Which feature suggests subcortical pattern (basal ganglia or thalamus)?
• The L3 dermatome maps to which body region?
• The C3 myotome action tests which movement?
• Which dermatome corresponds to sensation in the ulnar forearm?
• Which compartment of the upper limb is primarily innervated by the radial nerve (motor)?
• Which muscles constitute the ulnar nerve's wrist/hand innervation?
• In an acute setting, how can you differentiate a migraine with aura from a stroke?
• Which sign is commonly tested to raise suspicion for meningitis?
• Which movement is tested by the L3 myotome?
• Elbow flexion and wrist extension are tested by which myotome?
• How do MoCA and MMSE differ, and what are common cutoff scores used in screening?
• Which nerve supplies motor innervation to the deltoid and teres minor?
• Which combination of dermatomes would include both the pinky and the ulnar forearm?
• Which nerve supplies motor innervation to Tibialis anterior?
• How is normal pressure hydrocephalus confirmed?
• Which area is characteristic of the L5 dermatome?
• Which reflex is tested at the L4-L5 level?
• Which findings are assessed when screening cranial nerves IX and X, and which finding would indicate impairment?
• Which of the following is a central sign of dizziness?
• Which area corresponds to the L1 dermatome?
• Which finding best localizes to the cerebral cortex?
• Deep peroneal nerve sensory innervation:
• What are the nerve roots that give rise to the ulnar nerve?
• Common fibular nerve roots?
• What does a relative afferent pupillary defect indicate?
• Which feature most strongly suggests subcortical involvement (basal ganglia or thalamus)?
• Which muscle is innervated by the radial nerve in the posterior arm/forearm?
• Which nerve supplies motor innervation to the anterior compartment muscle that dorsiflexes the foot?
• Which finding would indicate a sixth nerve (CN VI) palsy?
• Which cortical sensory modalities are tested to assess parietal lobe function?
• The sensory innervation to the anterior middle thigh is by which nerve?
• Which reflex is tested at the L3-L4 level?
• Which movement is associated with the S1 myotome action?
• Which dermatome corresponds to sensation in the middle finger?
• Which myotome action corresponds to C1-C2?
• Common fibular nerve branches?
• Posterior lateral leg and lateral heel sensory innervation is provided by which nerve?
• What would a normal heel-to-toe tandem gait indicate about balance and proprioception?
• Femoral nerve motor innervation:
• Which nerve supplies lumbricals III and IV?
• What is the typical lower-extremity dermatome range?
• The L4 myotome action primarily tests which movement?
• Thumb extension is tested by which myotome?
• Triceps brachii reflex corresponds to which spinal level?
• Which sign most directly indicates an upper motor neuron pathway disruption?
• Which movement is tested by the L4 myotome?
• The obturator nerve motor innervation includes which muscles?
• Which nerve provides motor innervation to the thenar muscles?
• In a Romberg test, a positive result helps localize impairment to which system?
• The L1-L2 myotome action primarily tests which movement?
• Which nerve provides motor innervation to Tibialis anterior?
• Which statement best differentiates cortical sensory loss from peripheral sensory loss?
• Which statement accurately describes the difference between primary sensory loss and cortical sensory loss?
• Which dermatome corresponds to sensation on the lateral neck?
• Which dermatome corresponds to sensation in the biceps area?
• Which finding best distinguishes peripheral neuropathy from dorsal column disease when assessing proprioception and vibration?
• Which pattern best localizes a lesion to the brainstem?
• Musculocutaneous nerve roots are:
• Which finding most directly indicates a cranial nerve III palsy?
• Which nerve provides motor innervation to Extensor hallucis longus?
• Which dermatome corresponds to sensation in the pinky (little finger)?
• How do you screen autonomic function in a basic neurological assessment, including orthostatic changes?
• In Weber’s test, lateralization to the affected ear indicates which type of hearing loss?
• Which nerve provides motor innervation to Extensor digitorum longus?
• What is the typical plantar reflex in a healthy adult when the sole is stimulated?
• Which muscles are innervated by the median nerve for pronation?
• Which of the following is a common examination finding in increased intracranial pressure?
• What does tongue deviation on protrusion indicate?
• Which method is used to assess two-point discrimination, and what does abnormal performance suggest?
• Which muscle is innervated by the musculocutaneous nerve (motor innervation)?
• Which of the following best lists the principal motor signs of Parkinson disease on exam?
• T1 myotome action tests which movement?
• Which nerve has root contributions from C6 to T1?
• What are the components and score range of the Glasgow Coma Scale?
• Obturator nerve roots are what?
• Sensory innervation to the lateral knee is provided by which nerve?
• Which dermatome corresponds to sensation at the back of the neck?
• Which of the following is a hallmark upper motor neuron sign?
• What is the defined dermatomal range for the entire upper extremity?
• Which triad components comprise normal pressure hydrocephalus?
• Which of the following is a red flag in headache history warranting urgent evaluation?
• Superficial fibular nerve motor innervation?
• How is the finger-to-nose test performed and what does dysmetria during this test indicate?
• The axillary nerve provides sensory innervation to which area?
• Which pattern localizes to cortex?
• On the Medical Research Council scale for muscle strength, what is the lowest grade that represents no contraction?
• Disorientation to time with intact person and place suggests which of the following?
• How would you screen for aphasia, and how can you differentiate Broca’s from Wernicke’s aphasia on bedside testing?
• Which statement is true about MoCA and MMSE in cognitive screening?
• Impairment in stereognosis and graphesthesia most strongly indicates pathology in which brain region?
• Which movement is associated with the S2 myotome action?
• Which nerve innervates the flexor digitorum superficialis in the forearm?
• Which pattern localizes to brainstem?
• What are the key components of the FAST stroke screening tool, and what action is indicated if positive?
• What is the Babinski sign and what does its presence indicate in adults?
• Which finding strongly indicates cortical localization?
• Which nerve provides motor innervation to the muscle that extends the toes on the dorsum of the foot?
• Which statement about the axillary nerve is true?
• Which feature is typical of a spinal cord lesion?
• Which of the following is an LMN sign?
• In a quick neurological screen for peripheral neuropathies, which test is commonly performed?
• Lateral plantar nerve sensory innervation to which area?
• Which nerve provides motor innervation to Fibularis tertius?
• Which nerve provides motor innervation to the muscle that extends the big toe?
• Which components are part of a bedside mental status examination?
• Which dermatome corresponds to sensation over the acromion (shoulder tip)?
• C7 deep tendon reflexes test which muscle?
• Which dermatome corresponds to the shoulder region near the acromion?
• Sural nerve sensory innervation:
• The tibial nerve provides sensory innervation to which area?
• Which nerve provides motor innervation to Extensor digitorum longus?
• Which set of intrinsic hand muscles is innervated by the ulnar nerve at the wrist?
• Lhermitte’s sign is classically associated with which condition?
• Which muscle is innervated by the radial nerve in the forearm?
• During a standard neurological screen, which reflexes are typically tested?
• The motor innervation to Fibularis tertius is provided by which nerve?
• Radial nerve sensory innervation covers which region?
• The superficial peroneal nerve sensory innervation region is:
• Which statement best describes focal onset seizures?
• Which nerve provides motor innervation to the muscle that dorsiflexes the foot and inverts it, located in the anterior compartment?
• Lateral plantar nerve sensory innervation:
• Which two muscles are innervated by the axillary nerve?
• Which nerve motor innervation includes obturator externus?
• What does the Medical Research Council scale for muscle strength measure and how is weakness defined?
• Which region is innervated by the medial cutaneous (femoral) nerve?
• What is the Romberg test and how would a positive result contribute to localization?
• Which tremor pattern is most characteristic of cerebellar disease or MS?
• Which statement best differentiates a lower motor neuron facial palsy from an upper motor neuron palsy?
• Finger abduction is tested by which myotome?
• Pain and temperature sensations are mediated by which pathway?
• Tibial nerve sensory innervation:
• Which dermatome is commonly tested for sensation in the biceps region?
• Obturator nerve sensory innervation is to which region?
• The sensory distribution of the axillary nerve is best described as which region?
• Sensory innervation of the median nerve includes which area?
• Which nerve provides motor innervation to Extensor hallucis longus?
• Which pattern best localizes lesion to brainstem?
• C6 myotome action includes which movements?
• How is the pupillary light reflex tested?
• A positive Romberg test most specifically indicates impairment of which pathway?
• Which nerve supplies the thenar eminence?
• Wernicke’s aphasia is best described by which bedside finding?
• Abnormal catch-up saccades on the head impulse test indicate what?
• Which findings suggest a trigeminal nerve (CN V) lesion during facial sensation testing?
• Which nerve innervates pronator teres?
• Which sign indicates cortical involvement in sensory testing?
• Which dermatome is associated with sensation in the little finger region?
• Which statement best describes the standard deep tendon reflexes tested during a neurological screen and the significance of an upgoing plantar reflex?
• What is Hoffmann’s sign and what does a positive result suggest?
• Which area is characteristic of the S1 dermatome?
• Tibial nerve motor innervation?
• Which nerve roots contribute to the radial nerve?
• The common fibular nerve branches into superficial and deep fibular nerves?
• Which muscles comprise the motor innervation of the axillary nerve?
• What gait patterns are typical of extrapyramidal disease and cerebellar disease?
• Medial plantar nerve sensory innervation:
• Which area corresponds to the L5 dermatome?
• How can spasticity be differentiated from rigidity during passive movement testing?
• The musculocutaneous nerve provides sensory innervation to which area?
• Which nerve innervates the intrinsic foot muscles?
• Which description correctly defines orthostatic hypotension in a basic neurological assessment?
• Which action primarily tests cranial nerve XI function?
• Which of the following is a component commonly included in a rapid cognitive screen?
• Which dermatome corresponds to sensation in the thumb?
• What is the full upper-extremity dermatomal range?
• Which pattern localizes a lesion to the spinal cord?
• C5-C6 deep tendon reflexes test which muscles?
• Which sign is typical of cortical localization in motor control?
• Which description best characterizes cortical sensory loss?
• Which reflexes are tested at the S1-S2 level?
• Describe the heel-to-shin test and its significance if dysmetria is observed.
• Which area corresponds to the L3 dermatome?
• Which pattern indicates subcortical involvement rather than cortical?
• Tibial nerve roots?
• The median nerve has roots from which levels?
• Scapular elevation is associated with which myotome?
• The L3 myotome action primarily tests which movement?
• C5 myotome action tests which movement?
• Sciatic nerve motor innervation includes which muscles?
• Which signs would raise suspicion for meningitis in a neurological examination?
• Which pattern is most characteristic of cortical involvement?
• Which domains are assessed by a rapid cognitive screen such as MoCA or MMSE?
• The median nerve provides motor innervation to which of the following?
• C7 myotome action includes which movements?
• Which pattern is typical for peripheral neuropathies?
• Which movement corresponds to the L5 myotome action?
• What is the significance of a brisk jaw reflex in the neurological exam?
• Which nerve provides sensory innervation to the skin of the medial hand and the medial side of digit 4 and all of digit 5?
• Which nerve innervates the flexor carpi ulnaris?
• Which area corresponds to the L2 dermatome?
• Which muscles are innervated by the radial nerve in the arm?
• Sciatic nerve roots are?
• C8 myotome action tests which movement?
• C4 myotome action tests which movement?
• Which muscles are innervated by the ulnar nerve in the forearm?
• Which reflexes are tested at the L5-S1 level?
• Which dermatome covers sensation at the top of the head during screening?
• Which area corresponds to the S1 dermatome?
• Right homonymous hemianopia most consistent with a lesion in which location?
• How do you distinguish a resting tremor from an intention tremor, and which conditions are associated with each?
• Which of the following hand muscles are innervated by the median nerve?
• Damage to the axillary nerve would most directly impair which movement?
• Which description best fits cerebellar ataxia?
• What is the clock-drawing test used for in cognitive screening, and what would a poor performance indicate?
• Which nerve provides motor innervation to Fibularis tertius?
• Unilateral anosmia typically indicates a lesion in which area?
• The hamstring portion of adductor magnus is innervated by which nerve?
• What are the nerve roots for the femoral nerve?