Exam 14: Concepts of Neurologic Dysfunction

A 65-year-old male recently suffered a cerebral vascular accident. He is now unable to recognize and identify objects by touch because of injury to the sensory cortex. This condition is a form of:

A 16-year-old male took a recreational drug that altered his level of arousal. Physical exam revealed an absent Babinski sign, equal and reactive pupils, and roving eye movements. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

A 20-year-old male is admitted to the neuro critical care unit with a severe closed head injury. When an intraventricular catheter is inserted, the intracranial pressure is recorded at 24 mm Hg. This reading is:

A 75-year-old female suffers a stroke and now has impaired comprehension and production of language. This condition is most likely caused by occlusion of the:

The breathing pattern that reflects respirations based primarily on CO₂ levels in the blood is:

A decrease in cerebral perfusion pressure is related to which of the following changes?

A teenage boy sustains a severe closed head injury following an ATV accident. He is in a state of deep sleep that requires vigorous stimulation to elicit eye opening. Which of the following describes his condition?

Cerebral edema is an accumulation of fluid in the:

A 40-year-old male complains of abnormal movement and progressive dysfunction of intellectual and thought processes. He is experiencing movement problems that begin in the face and arms and eventually affect the entire body. The most likely diagnosis is:

A 16-year-old male fell off the bed of a pickup truck and hit his forehead on the road. He now has resistance to passive movement that varies proportionally with the force applied. He is most likely suffering from:

A peculiar sensation that immediately precedes a seizure is called a(n):

A patient with a history of a motor vehicle accident presents for rehabilitation. He appears to be confused and complains of an inability to remember. Which of the following is most likely impaired?

A disorder that causes excessive movement is:

A 50-year-old male suffers a severe head injury when his motorcycle hits a tree. His breathing becomes deep and rapid, but with normal pattern. This condition is called:

An infant is diagnosed with noncommunicating hydrocephalus. An immediate concern for this patient is:

Spinal shock is characterized by:

A 45-year-old female presents to the ER complaining of vomiting. A CT scan of the brain reveals a mass in the:

Arousal is mediated by the:

A 70-year-old female is being closely monitored in the neuro critical care unit for a severe closed head injury. After 48 hours, her condition begins to deteriorate. Her pupils are small and sluggish, pulse pressure is widening, and she is bradycardic. These clinical findings are evidence of what stage of intracranial hypertension?

A _____ is also known as a senile gait.