Neurological assessment

The autonomic nervous system responds to external stimuli, these signals travel to the CNS via afferent nerves and a response is initiated via efferent nerves, true or false?

The motor nervous system is composed of what type of nerves?

The 'neuroptip' is a clinical tool primarily used to assess sustained pressure / light touch, true or false?

LMNL are typically characterised by spasticity and stiffness within the limbs, true or false

Trauma between which elements of the CNS may constitute to an UMNL?

1. What type of neuropathy can lead to a reduced peripheral perfusion?

2. Will this neuropathy exist alone or may it be accompanied by another type too?

Spinal cord regions L2-L4 are tested as part of what neurological test?

Spinal cord regions S1-S2 are tested as part of what neurological test?

A score of '1+' in the reflex grading is indicative of an increased reflex response, true or false?

Multiple sclerosis, cerebral vascular accidents and cerebral palsy are disorders commonly associated with...

LMNL are commonly associated with 4 disorders, what could these be...

Another aspect of the Romberg's test involves laterally grasping the hallux with the thumb and forefinger, with the patient's eyes closed they are questioned about the position the toe may be in (flexed/extended), true or false?

A positive Romberg's test is indicated by what, and what does this mean?

Paresis, paralysis and reduced/absent reflexes suggest one may be suffering from...?

A positive babinski's response in an adult is indicative of an UMNL, true or false?

Pacinian corpuscles detect deep vibration and provide proprioceptive feedback, what clinical instrument can be used to test their integrity?

10g monofilament undetected on any dorsal aspect of the foot indicates an issue with what nerve and what part of the nervous system?

Entrapment of a spinal nerve may lead to paraesthesia, pain, and weakness of the muscles in the lower limb, what is the term for this condition?

Baroreceptors are controlled by which branch of the nervous system?

Afferent and efferent nerves are consciously directed via the autonomic nervous system, true or false?