Neuro Review

Oliver was in an accident and now experiences a condition where he cannot see the right half of the visual field in both eyes. What is this condition called?

• Loss of vision in both eyes

• Loss of vision in half of the visual field in both eyes

• Loss of vision in one eye

• Double vision

Charlotte was looking at a familiar object but couldn't recognize what it was, despite her vision being normal. What condition does this scenario describe?

• blindsight

• cortical blindness

• Color blindness

• visual agnosia

During a routine check-up, Dr. Smith performs the Dix-Hallpike maneuver on Avery to assess what?

• Brainstem function

• Memory retention

• Vestibular system

• Visual acuity

During a routine check-up, a medical provider decides to perform a Dix Hallpike maneuver on Nora to address her complaints of sudden episodes of dizziness. What is the provider specifically looking for in Nora's vestibular system?

• 1. The vestibulo-ocular reflex and elicit a response.

• 1. A ruptured eardrum

• 1. Provoke maximal movement of otoconia in the posterior semicircular canals.

• 1. Treat dizziness associated with central vestibular lesions.

During a group project, Daniel notices that Nora can speak fluently but seems to have trouble understanding the project guidelines. Which type of aphasia is Nora likely experiencing?

• Broca's aphasia

• Global aphasia

• Wernicke's aphasia

• Anomic aphasia

What type of memory is involved in learning skills and procedures?

• Working memory

• Episodic memory

• Procedural memory

• Sensory memory

What term is used to describe the inability to perform purposeful movements or to use objects correctly?

• Agnosia

• Apraxia

• Ataxia

• Dysphagia

Which term refers to the difficulty in swallowing?

• Dysphagia

• Dystonia

• Dysmetria

• Stereognosis

Noah, who had a TBI, despite having intact hearing, is unable to recognize the songs on his playlist, which he used to enjoy. This is not due to a defect in his hearing or significant memory loss. What is the term for this condition?

• Apraxia

• Ataxia

• Agnosia

• Aphasia

After suffering a stroke, Benjamin noticed improvements in his motor skills over several months of rehabilitation. What does this improvement best illustrate?

• The ability of the nervous system to change its activity in response to intrinsic or extrinsic stimuli

• A neurological condition where muscle contractions cause twisting and repetitive movements or abnormal postures

• The ability to identify an object by touch

• The loss of ability to understand or express speech