Pediatric Neurology Test Questions

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Question 1 of 80

Visual acuity reach20/20 at age of

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Question 2 of 80

The usual normal posture of a full term healthy infant is

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Question 3 of 80

Which of the following statements regarding circadian rhythm is correct?

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Question 4 of 80

A child in a motor vehicle accident (MVA) falls asleep unless her name is called or she is gently shaken. This state of consciousness is referred to as:

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Question 5 of 80

A method to reduce the incidence of neural tube defects is

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Question 6 of 80

One of the following structuris important to recognize the position of the lower limbs:

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Question 7 of 80

All of the following statements about acetylcholine are correct, EXCEPT:

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Question 8 of 80

A 40 years old worker suffered from lower back pain in the gluteal region, physical examination revealed a sensory defect in the anterolateral aspect of his leg. Also, the patient cant stand on his heels. The patient has a herniated disc in what region:

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Question 9 of 80

Absence seizurare MOST often initially treated with

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Question 10 of 80

Which should be included in the plan of care for a child who has a neuroblastoma with metastasis to the bone marrow and pancytopenia?

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Question 11 of 80

Many inborn errors of metabolism cause generalized convulsions in the newborn period. Prominent hiccups, persistent generalized seizures, and lethargy rapidly leading to coma are featurof

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Question 12 of 80

Brain damage in a child who sustained a closed-head injury can be caused by which factor?

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Question 13 of 80

The study of choice in any of the following conditions (focal neurological deficits, alteration in level of consciousness, or chronic progressive headache pattern) is

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Question 14 of 80

Select the incorrect statement:

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Question 15 of 80

The Dura mater extends from the level of the foramen magnum to the level of:

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Question 16 of 80

Major risk factors for recurrence of febrile seizure include

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Question 17 of 80

The pathway that descends from brain stem to the spinal cord to excite pain inhibitory interneurons secretes:

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Question 18 of 80

The following virushave clinical manifestations similar to that of the enteroviruswith the exception of more severe MRI lesions of the cerebral cortex and at timan absence of a CSF pleocytosis

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Question 19 of 80

The following factors are associated with a higher risk of seizure relapse after antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) withdrawal EXCEPT

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Question 20 of 80

A 9-year-old child has repeated history of variable ptosis, diplopia, ophthalmoplegia, and facial weakness. There is also an associated dysphagia and extremity weakness. Of the following, the distinguished feature of this disease from other neuromuscular disorders is

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Question 21 of 80

Regarding patient-doctor relationship which of the following is true?

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Question 22 of 80

A 6-year-old with a severe closed-head injury is unconscious. His heart rate has dropped from 120 to 55, blood pressure increased from 110/44 to 195/62, and respirations are becoming more irregular. After calling the physician, which action should the nurse take first?

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Question 23 of 80

The following factor plays the least important role in food intake?

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Question 24 of 80

Guidelinon the evaluation of a first unprovoked nonfebrile seizure, the following studiare recommended in specific clinical situations

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Question 25 of 80

Wrong about disk on L4 root:

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Question 26 of 80

Psychoanalytic psychology focusmainly on which of the following?

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Question 27 of 80

Currently, the level of the evidence for refractory treatment of status epilepticus is strongest for

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Question 28 of 80

The MOST common focal presentation of arterial ischemic stroke is

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Question 29 of 80

Degenerative diseasmay affect gray matter (neuronal degenerative disorders), white matter (leukodystrophies), or both gray and white matter. Of the following, the LEAST likely applicable diagnostic tool of neurodegenerative disorders is

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Question 30 of 80

Definite tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) is diagnosed when at least 2 major or 1 major plus 2 minor featurare present, all the following are minor featurEXCEPT

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Question 31 of 80

The parents of a child with an altered level of consciousness ask if they can stay during the morning assessment. Select the nursbest response.

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Question 32 of 80

Electromyography and nerve conduction velociti(NCVs) assess for abnormalitiof the neuromuscular apparatus. The amplitude of the NCVs signal is diminished in

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Question 33 of 80

CafÃƒÂ©-au-lait maculare not specific for NF-1; they may be seen in the following EXCEPT

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Question 34 of 80

Which statement about tracts and fibers in the brain is false:

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Question 35 of 80

A 1-year-old diagnosed with viral encephalitis is being cared for. The parents ask if their child will be admitted to the hospital. Select the nursbest response.

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Question 36 of 80

All of the following statements apply to first order neurons that transmit discriminative tactile sensations from the arm EXCEPT:

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Question 37 of 80

Lower limbs injury in a child after car accident, lead to common peroneal nerve palsy, which results in gait abnormality due to weakness of ankle dorsiflexors. The gait that result from such injury is called

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Question 38 of 80

The following are hematologic causof childhood pseudotumor cerebri EXCEPT

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Question 39 of 80

The duration of anticonvulsant treatment variaccording to seizure type and epilepsy syndrome. For most children, anticonvulsant medications can be weaned off after 2 years without seizures. Of the following, the condition that usually require treatment for life is

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Question 40 of 80

Antidepressants exert their effect by which of the following mechanisms?

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Question 41 of 80

All of the following cause neonatal seizurEXCEPT

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Question 42 of 80

Choose the WRONG statement:

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Question 43 of 80

The MOST common type of cerebral palsy (CP) associated with seizuris

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Question 44 of 80

True about corticospinal tract:

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Question 45 of 80

The average time of closure of the anterior fontanel is

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Question 46 of 80

Which of the following is true about vomiting center:

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Question 47 of 80

A 9-year-old female presented with acne that was resistant to treatment, examination revealed fibrovascular lesions on the nose and malar regions. She gave history of seizurstarted in early infancy. This skin lesion is called

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Question 48 of 80

All of the following statements regarding psychosocial relations are correct, EXCEPT?

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Question 49 of 80

The followings are true about society, EXCEPT?

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Question 50 of 80

Migraine is defined as a recurrent headache with symptom-free intervals and at least three of the following EXCEPT

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Question 51 of 80

A 9-month-old infant can do all the following EXCEPT

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Question 52 of 80

The nurse tells the family of a child with cerebral palsy (CP) that since the 1960s the incidence of CP has:

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Question 53 of 80

Which of the following statements is true:

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Question 54 of 80

The MOST common genetic cause of neonatal hypotonia is

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Question 55 of 80

Which of the following is a cause of dystonia?

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Question 56 of 80

During a childs seizure, what is the best action for the nurse to take?

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Question 57 of 80

The electroencephalographic (EEG) of an 8-year-old girl revealed generalized 3-Hz spike-and-wave activity. Of the following, the MOST likely diagnosis is

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Question 58 of 80

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Question 59 of 80

All of the following are true about the swallowing reflex EXCEPT:

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Question 60 of 80

A 6-year-old recovering from chickenpox becomataxic and unable to walk, with normal exam otherwise. The most likely diagnosis is

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Question 61 of 80

A 3-year-old female has a 2-week history of fever, bifrontal headache, lethargy, and vomiting. She has perioral cyanosis and dyspnea since infancy. She has a 10-minute focal tonic-clonic seizure. She is obtunded, temperature 100.8Ã‚Â°F, pulse 118, BP 96/70 mm Hg. Perioral cyanosis is noted at rest, with a harsh pansystolic murmur along the left sternal border. Bilateral papilledema and right-sided weakness with hyperreflexia and extensor plantar reflex are present. The most likely cause of hemiparesis is

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Question 62 of 80

Sick role involvthe following, except:

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Question 63 of 80

Regarding the Lateral corticospinal tract, choose the WRONG statement:

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Question 64 of 80

A 6-month-old male has been diagnosed with positional brachycephaly. The nurse is providing teaching about the use of a helmet for his therapy. Which statement indicatthat the parents understand the education?

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Question 65 of 80

Reversible gallbladder pseudolithiasis, detectable by abdominal ultrasonography during treatment of bacterial meningitis is usually caused by

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Question 66 of 80

A child involved in a motor vehicle accident (MVA) is currently on a backboard with a cervical collar in place and has been diagnosed with a cervical fracture. Which would the nurse expect to find in the childs plan of care?

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Question 67 of 80

An elevated polymorphonuclear (PMN) cells count in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) suggests

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Question 68 of 80

A child with cerebral palsy (CP) has been fitted for bracand is beginning physical therapy to assist with ambulation. The parents ask why he needs bracwhen he was previously crawling without any assistive devices. Select the nursbest response.

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Question 69 of 80

Which child is at increased risk for developing cerebral palsy (CP)?

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Question 70 of 80

Prematurity is a major cause of

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Question 71 of 80

Lamina 3 and 4 of grey matter of spinal cord contains:

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Question 72 of 80

Regarding Rubrospinal tract, choose the WRONG statement:

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Question 73 of 80

Which of the following statements concerning the white columns of the spinal cord is correct:

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Question 74 of 80

Dandy-Walker malformation is characterized by the following EXCEPT

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Question 75 of 80

The MOST common cause of neonatal seizuris

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Question 76 of 80

Regarding Extrapyramidal tracts, choose the WRONG statement:

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Question 77 of 80

Trigoncephaly is a skull deformity that is a direct result of premature fusion of the following

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Question 78 of 80

The following are psychological defense mechanisms except:

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Question 79 of 80

A 4-year-old boy presented to ER with depressed consciousness and focal neurologic deficits, following head injury. Head CT findings shows multifocal low-density areas with punctate hemorrhages. Of the following, the MOST likely diagnosis is

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Question 80 of 80

The diagnosis of diffuse CNS infections depends on examination of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) obtained by lumbar puncture (LP). The cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) protein may reach 3,000 (mg/dL) in

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