Intensive Care Nursing/Neurological Assessment/Neurological Assessment Quiz

1 One of the earliest signs for neurological compromise is ____

	Babinski’s Reflex
	Cardiovascular compromise
	Mental status change
	Pain

2 Methods to determine orientation, level of consciousness, and alertness include (choose all that apply)

	CAM-ICU
	Glasgow Coma Scale
	Mental Status Examination
	Ramsay Sedation Score
	Richmond Agitation Sedation Score

3 The prior pupil assessment was documented as “PERRLA.” You know this means

	Pupils, Equal, Regularly Reactive to Light, Accommodation
	Pupils, Equal, Round, Reactive to Light, Accommodation
	Pupils, Even, Regularly Reactive to Light, Accommodation
	Pupils, Even, Round, Reactive to Light, Accommodation

4 Which of the following test cerebellar functions (select all that apply)

	Finger-Nose
	Heel-Shin
	Light Touch
	Rapid alternating movements
	Vibration

5 Strength should be measured

	Across midline for equality
	Across transverse plane for equality
	With resistance bands
	With bar bell weights