RMT Prep: Neurology/Neurosurgery
- 1.
How many pairs of cranial nerves are there in the nervous system?
- A.
10
- B.
12
- C.
14
- D.
16
Correct Answer
B. 12 -
- 2.
Which of the following is the largest part of the brain?
- A.
Pons
- B.
Cerebrum
- C.
Cerebellum
- D.
Basal ganglia
Correct Answer
B. Cerebrum -
- 3.
The equally divided halves of the brain are known as
- A.
Cerebral gyri
- B.
Cerebral sulci
- C.
Cerebral cortex
- D.
Cerebral hemispheres
Correct Answer
D. Cerebral hemispheres -
- 4.
Which of the following is a column of nervous tissue extending from the medulla oblongata to the second lumbar vertebra?
- A.
Brain stem
- B.
Cauda equine
- C.
Nerve root
- D.
Spinal cord
Correct Answer
D. Spinal cord -
- 5.
Which of the following procedures is used to withdraw cerebrospinal fluid?
- A.
Myelography
- B.
Cerebral angioplasty
- C.
Lumbar puncture
- D.
MRA
Correct Answer
C. Lumbar puncture -
- 6.
The brain and the spinal cord make up the
- A.
Autonomic nervous system
- B.
Brainstem
- C.
Cerebral cortex
- D.
Central nervous system
Correct Answer
D. Central nervous system -
- 7.
The fluid-filled cavities in the brain containing CSF are called
- A.
Plexuses
- B.
Sulci
- C.
Synapses
- D.
Ventricles
Correct Answer
D. Ventricles -
- 8.
The combining for radicul/o refers to a
- A.
Nerve cell
- B.
Membrane
- C.
Nerve root
- D.
Sheath
Correct Answer
C. Nerve root -
- 9.
Which of the following is the term for an abnormal accumulation of CSF fluid in the brain?
- A.
Huntington disease
- B.
Hydrocephalus
- C.
Multiple sclerosis
- D.
Spina bifida
Correct Answer
B. Hydrocephalus -
- 10.
A brain disorder marked by gradual deterioration of mental capacity, memory impairment, and confusion is known as
- A.
Alzheimer disease
- B.
Cerebral palsy
- C.
Tourette syndrome
- D.
Myasthenia gravis
Correct Answer
A. Alzheimer disease -
- 11.
Which of the following terms is associated with degeneration of nerves in the basal ganglia that leads to tremors, weakness of muscles, masklike facies, and slowness of movement?
- A.
Meningitis
- B.
Chorea
- C.
Parkinson disease
- D.
Tourette syndrome
Correct Answer
C. Parkinson disease -
- 12.
Which of the following is caused by a thrombus which occludes an artery leading to or within the brain?
- A.
Aneurysm
- B.
Cerebrovascular accident
- C.
Cardiovascular accident
- D.
Ictal event
Correct Answer
B. Cerebrovascular accident -
- 13.
Which of the following is transcribed correctly?
- A.
The patient presents with a history of progressive right hemiparesis. Skull films, EEG, and CSS analysis were all normal. MRA will be ordered to assess cerebral blood flow.
- B.
The patient presents with a history of progressive right hemiparesis. Skull films, EEG, and CSF analysis were all normal. MRA will be ordered to assess cerebral blood flow.
- C.
The patient presents with a history of progressive light hemiparesis. Skull films, EKG, and CSF analysis were all normal. MRH will be ordered to assess cerebral blood flow.
- D.
The patient presents with a history of progressive right hemiparesis. Skull films, ECG, and ESF analysis were all normal. MRA will be ordered to assess cerebral blood flow.
Correct Answer
B. The patient presents with a history of progressive right hemiparesis. Skull films, EEG, and CSF analysis were all normal. MRA will be ordered to assess cerebral blood flow. -
- 14.
Which of the following is transcribed correctly?
- A.
Examination of the thumb shows weakness of the plantar muscles with slight atrophy. NCV shows decreased conduction velocity.
- B.
Examination of the thumb shows weakness of thenar muscles with slight atrophy. MCV shows decreased conduction velocity.
- C.
Examination of the thumb shows weakness of thenar muscles with slight atrophy. NCV shows decreased conduction velocity.
- D.
Examination of the thumb shows weakness of the plantar muscles with slight atrophy. MCV shows decreased conduction velocity.
Correct Answer
C. Examination of the thumb shows weakness of thenar muscles with slight atrophy. NCV shows decreased conduction velocity. -
- 15.
Diminished sensitivity to stimulation is called
- A.
Hypesthesia
- B.
Anesthesia
- C.
Bradykinesia
- D.
Hyperesthesia
Correct Answer
A. Hypesthesia -
- 16.
Failure of muscle coordination, including unsteady movements and staggering walk, due to disorders in the cerebellum is called
- A.
Anoxia
- B.
Dyslexia
- C.
Paraplegia
- D.
Ataxia
Correct Answer
D. Ataxia -
- 17.
The inability to use or understand spoken or written language because of a brain lesion is known as
- A.
Anosmia
- B.
Aphasia
- C.
Dyslexia
- D.
Dysphagia
Correct Answer
B. Aphasia -
- 18.
Which part of the brain regulates heartbeat, breathing, and other vital functions?
- A.
Brainstem
- B.
Gray matter
- C.
Occipital lobe
- D.
White matter
Correct Answer
A. Brainstem -
- 19.
A specialized cell which conducts nerve impulses is called a (an)
- A.
Glial cell
- B.
Epithelial cell
- C.
Neuron
- D.
Proton
Correct Answer
C. Neuron -
- 20.
A type of brain surgery that uses a system of three-dimensional coordinates to locate the operative site is called
- A.
Densitometric
- B.
Microsurgery
- C.
Sterotactic
- D.
Laparoscopic
Correct Answer
C. Sterotactic -
- 21.
A chronic disease characterized by a loss of the myelin sheath, causing paresthesias, muscle weakness, and unsteady gait is called
- A.
Multiple sclerosis
- B.
Cerebral palsy
- C.
Huntington chorea
- D.
Narcolepsy
Correct Answer
A. Multiple sclerosis -
- 22.
Which of the following is characterized by a lack of muscular coordination caused by a loss of oxygen during pregnancy or the perinatal period?
- A.
Encephalopathy
- B.
Bell palsy
- C.
Cerebral palsy
- D.
Concussion
Correct Answer
C. Cerebral palsy -
- 23.
Serotonin and dopamine are
- A.
Neurotransmitters
- B.
Components of CSF
- C.
Only found in patients with neurological disorders
- D.
Components of the myelin sheath
Correct Answer
A. Neurotransmitters -
- 24.
The somatic nervous system
- A.
Is part of the central nervous system
- B.
Regulates voluntary motor control
- C.
Regulates involuntary motor control
- D.
Transmits impulses to the cerebrum
Correct Answer
B. Regulates voluntary motor control -
- 25.
A sulcus is also known as a
- A.
Cortex
- B.
Fissure
- C.
Lobe
- D.
Medulla
Correct Answer
B. Fissure -
- 26.
Babinski and Hoffman are tests to evaluate
- A.
Response to pain
- B.
Motor coordination
- C.
Gait
- D.
Reflexes
Correct Answer
D. Reflexes -
- 27.
This sign/reflex is used to diagnose meningitis:
- A.
Hormans
- B.
Brudzinski
- C.
Anterior drawer
- D.
Startle
Correct Answer
B. Brudzinski -
- 28.
Demyelination is defined as
- A.
Loss of an axon in a neuron
- B.
Loss of dendrites in a neuron
- C.
Loss of protective sheath surrounding neurons
- D.
Loss of the connective tissue between neurons
Correct Answer
C. Loss of protective sheath surrounding neurons -
- 29.
The brainstem consists of the
- A.
Cerebellum, cerebrum, and spinal cord
- B.
Dura mater and the pia mater
- C.
Pons, midbrain, and medulla oblongata
- D.
Thalamus and hypothalmamus
Correct Answer
C. Pons, midbrain, and medulla oblongata -
- 30.
The cauda equina is located
- A.
At the beginning of the spinal cord above the atlas
- B.
In the cerebellum
- C.
Between vertebrae
- D.
At the end of the spinal cord below the first lumbar vertebra
Correct Answer
D. At the end of the spinal cord below the first lumbar vertebra -
- 31.
The term anarthria refers to the
- A.
Inability to read
- B.
Inability to remember
- C.
Inability to speak
- D.
Inability to speak remembered words properly
Correct Answer
C. Inability to speak -
- 32.
The term anencephalus means a (an)
- A.
Congenital absence of the brain and cranial space
- B.
Lack of memory
- C.
Loss of the power to recognize sensory stimuli even though sensory facilities are intact
- D.
Loss of sensation
Correct Answer
A. Congenital absence of the brain and cranial space -
- 33.
The term astrocytoma refers to a (an)
- A.
Tumor composed of neuroglial cells (astrocytes)
- B.
Tumor arising from specialized tissue found in the brain and spinal cord
- C.
Soft, infiltrating malignant tumor of the roof of the fourth ventricle and cerebellum
- D.
Rapidly growing malignant tumor composed of primitive glial cells
Correct Answer
A. Tumor composed of neuroglial cells (astrocytes) -
- 34.
The term agnosia refers to the (a)
- A.
Inability to read
- B.
Inability to fix the range of movement in muscular activity
- C.
Severe sharp pain
- D.
Loss of the power to recognize sensory stimuli even though sensory facilities are intact
Correct Answer
D. Loss of the power to recognize sensory stimuli even though sensory facilities are intact -
- 35.
The term dysmetria means
- A.
The inability to read despite normal vision
- B.
The impairment of intellectual ability
- C.
The inability to fix the range of movement in muscular activity
- D.
Severe pain along the course of a nerve
Correct Answer
C. The inability to fix the range of movement in muscular activity -
- 36.
The term parethesia refers to
- A.
Severe pain along the course of a nerve
- B.
The sensation of numbness, pricking, burning, crawling, or tingling
- C.
A disease marked by tingling, itching, and disturbing sensations
- D.
Impairment or lessening of sensitivity to touch
Correct Answer
B. The sensation of numbness, pricking, burning, crawling, or tingling -
- 37.
Tabes dorsalis is a term that means
- A.
Terminal portion of the spinal cord and roots of spinal nerves below the first lubar nerve
- B.
Proliferation of neuroglial tissue in CNS
- C.
Disease of CNS, usually caused by syphilis
- D.
Rare disease of nervous system; Guillain-Barre sundrome
Correct Answer
C. Disease of CNS, usually caused by syphilis -
- 38.
The term encephalocele refers to a (an)
- A.
Rapidly growing malignant tumor
- B.
Congenital hernia in which meninges protrude through an opening in the skull or spinal column
- C.
Abnormal smallness of the head
- D.
Protrusion of the brain through any opening in the skull
Correct Answer
D. Protrusion of the brain through any opening in the skull -
- 39.
The germ gliosis refers to
- A.
Proliferation of neuroglial tissue in CNS
- B.
Impairment of sensitivity to touch
- C.
Inflammation of the spinal cord
- D.
To and fro movement of the eyeballs as seen in brain damage
Correct Answer
A. Proliferation of neuroglial tissue in CNS -
- 40.
The term meralgia paresthetica refers to
- A.
Sensitivity to pain
- B.
Severe pain along the course of a nerve
- C.
Disease marked by tingling, itching, and disturbing sensations in the thigh
- D.
Sharp pain along a nerve
Correct Answer
B. Severe pain along the course of a nerve -
- 41.
The term medulloblastoma refers to a (an)
- A.
Soft, infiltrating malignant tumor of the roof of the fourth ventricle and cerebellum
- B.
Star-shaped tumor
- C.
Tumor arising from specialized tissue found in the brain and spinal cord
- D.
Tumor composed of glial cells in the cerebral hemisphere
Correct Answer
D. Tumor composed of glial cells in the cerebral hemisphere -
- 42.
Retrogasserian neurotomy is a (an)
- A.
Interruption of a nerve fiber tract within the spinal cord for relief of pain
- B.
Dissection of the posterior root of the trigeminal ganglion
- C.
Excision of a nerve
- D.
Suture of a nerve
Correct Answer
B. Dissection of the posterior root of the trigeminal ganglion -
- 43.
The term convulsion means a (an)
- A.
Injury resulting from a blow
- B.
Tremor
- C.
Violent involuntary muscular contractions and relaxations
- D.
Involuntary and quick repetitious spasms of a muscle
Correct Answer
C. Violent involuntary muscular contractions and relaxations -
- 44.
The term glioblastoma multiforme refers to a (an)
- A.
Rapidly growing malignant tumor composed of primitive glial cells
- B.
Tumor arising from specialized tissue found in the brain and spinal cord
- C.
Tumor composed of glial cells in the cerebral hemisphere
- D.
Inflammation of the brain and spinal cord and their membranes
Correct Answer
A. Rapidly growing malignant tumor composed of primitive glial cells -
- 45.
The term hypesthesia refers to
- A.
Sensation of numbness, tingling, prickling, etc.
- B.
Lessening of sensitivity to touch
- C.
Decreased sensitivity to pain
- D.
Consciousness
Correct Answer
B. Lessening of sensitivity to touch -
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