Question 1

The optic nerve can be found on which part of the human body?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: The optic nerve (cranial nerve II) is part of the central nervous system and connects the retina to the brain, transmitting visual information. It is anatomically and functionally associated with the brain rather than organs like the heart, kidneys, or lungs. Therefore, the best answer is brain.
Category reason: This question tests foundational knowledge of the nervous system (cranial nerve anatomy and CNS association), which falls under Neurology rather than nursing care decision-making.

Question 2

Which sence is the most closely linked to memory?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: Smell is most closely linked to memory because olfactory pathways project directly to limbic system structures (including the amygdala and hippocampal regions) that mediate emotion and memory. Unlike other senses, olfaction reaches these areas with fewer thalamic relay steps, making odor-evoked memories particularly vivid and emotionally charged. This neuroanatomical proximity explains why smells often trigger strong autobiographical recall.
Category reason: The question tests foundational neuroanatomy/physiology about sensory pathways and their connections to memory-related limbic structures, which fits Neurology rather than nursing care decision-making.

Question 3

What is the part of the human body that doesn't feel pain?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: The brain parenchyma itself has no nociceptors (pain receptors), so it cannot directly sense pain when cut or stimulated. Headache pain typically arises from pain-sensitive structures surrounding the brain (meninges, cerebral blood vessels, scalp, and periosteum). In contrast, the heart and stomach have visceral afferent fibers and can generate pain (e.g., ischemic chest pain, gastritis/ulcer pain). Therefore, among the options, the brain is the best answer.
Category reason: This tests knowledge of where nociceptors are located and how pain is generated in the nervous system, which is a foundational Neurology concept rather than a nursing intervention or safety judgment.

Question 4

Control center of the body is?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: The brain is the body’s primary control center because it integrates sensory input and coordinates motor output, cognition, and autonomic functions (e.g., breathing rate, heart rate, temperature regulation). While the heart, lungs, and liver are vital organs, they do not serve as the central integrator of body functions. Control and coordination of most organ systems occur via the central nervous system, chiefly the brain.
Category reason: This item tests foundational knowledge about which organ serves as the body’s control center, which is a core concept in nervous system/brain function rather than a nursing intervention scenario.

Question 5

Anosmia can occur due to injury to?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: Anosmia is loss of smell, most commonly due to damage or disruption of the olfactory nerve (CN I) and olfactory epithelium/tracts. Trauma to the nose or head can shear olfactory nerve fibers at the cribriform plate or injure central olfactory pathways, resulting in anosmia. Eye, ear, and tongue injuries are more associated with vision, hearing/balance, and taste deficits rather than primary smell loss.
Category reason: The item tests sensory neuroanatomy/cranial nerve function (olfaction via CN I) and how head/nasal injury affects smell, which is foundational biomedical knowledge under Neurology.

Question 6

Which of the following is a screening test for balance????

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: Romberg's test is a bedside screening test of balance that assesses proprioceptive (dorsal column) function and the ability to maintain postural stability when visual input is removed (eyes closed). Increased swaying or loss of balance with eyes closed suggests sensory ataxia rather than a purely cerebellar cause. Rinne and Weber tests assess hearing loss patterns, and the Allen test evaluates collateral circulation to the hand.
Category reason: This question tests recognition of a neurologic bedside examination used to assess balance and proprioception, which fits Neurology rather than nursing intervention/priority decision-making.

Question 7

What types of disease is Alzheimer's?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: Alzheimer's disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by gradual loss of neurons and synapses, leading to cognitive decline and dementia. Its hallmark pathology includes beta-amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tau tangles in the brain. While genetics can contribute to risk (e.g., APOE ε4, rare familial mutations), the disease classification is neurodegenerative rather than primarily genetic, infectious, or due to deficiency.
Category reason: This item tests foundational knowledge about the nature/classification of Alzheimer’s disease, which is primarily a disorder of the nervous system involving progressive neuronal degeneration, making Neurology the best fit.

Question 8

Which part of the Human body cannot feel pain at all?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: The brain parenchyma itself does not have pain receptors (nociceptors), so it cannot directly perceive pain. Pain from “headaches” or neurosurgical manipulation is typically generated by pain-sensitive structures around the brain such as the meninges, cranial nerves, scalp, and blood vessels. In contrast, toes, forehead, and the knee contain abundant nociceptors and can feel pain.
Category reason: This item tests a foundational concept about nervous system anatomy/physiology—where nociceptors are located and which tissues can generate pain—so it best fits Neurology under NursingScience rather than nursing interventions.

Question 9

First carnial nerve is called _?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: Cranial nerve I (the first cranial nerve) is the olfactory nerve, responsible for the sense of smell. The optic nerve is cranial nerve II, the trigeminal nerve is cranial nerve V, and the facial nerve is cranial nerve VII. Therefore, among the choices, "olfactory" is the correct answer.
Category reason: This question tests identification/numbering of cranial nerves, which is a core topic in neuroanatomy and the nervous system, best classified under Neurology.

Question 10

Mild head injury GCS score?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason:  13-15 A Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score of 13–15 corresponds to mild head injury/traumatic brain injury. Moderate injury is typically 9–12, and severe injury is 3–8. Therefore, among the provided ranges, 13–15 best matches the standard classification for mild head injury.
Category reason: This item tests neurologic assessment knowledge (GCS scoring thresholds and injury severity classification), which is foundational neuroscience rather than a nursing intervention or prioritization decision.

Question 11

Which cranial nerve is involved in Bell's palsy?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason:  CN VII Bell’s palsy is an acute peripheral (lower motor neuron) facial nerve palsy, causing unilateral facial weakness including inability to close the eye and flattening of the nasolabial fold. The facial nerve (cranial nerve VII) supplies the muscles of facial expression and also carries taste from the anterior two-thirds of the tongue. Inflammation/edema of CN VII as it passes through the facial canal is the classic mechanism, distinguishing it from central lesions that spare the forehead.
Category reason: This question tests identification of the cranial nerve responsible for a neurologic condition (Bell’s palsy), which is foundational neuroanatomy/neurology knowledge rather than a nursing intervention or prioritization task.

Question 12

Verbal response is scored from?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason:  1 to 5 In the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS), the verbal response component is scored from 1 to 5, where 5 is oriented and 1 is no verbal response. This standardized range is used to quantify neurologic function and level of consciousness. The other ranges correspond to different GCS components (e.g., eye opening is 1–4 and motor response is 1–6), making them incorrect for verbal scoring.
Category reason: This question tests knowledge of the Glasgow Coma Scale scoring system, which is a neurologic assessment tool and belongs to Neurology rather than a nursing intervention/prioritization scenario.

Question 13

Epilepsy is a disorder of ?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason:  A. Brain Epilepsy is a neurological disorder characterized by recurrent, unprovoked seizures due to abnormal, excessive electrical activity in the brain. The underlying pathology is in the central nervous system, not in cardiac, renal, or gastrointestinal organs. Therefore, the brain is the organ system primarily involved.
Category reason: This is a foundational biomedical knowledge question about the organ system involved in epilepsy, which is a neurologic condition, so it falls under Neurology.

Question 14

Question: The temporal lobe controls ________.

Accepted Answer

Answer reason:  Hearing The temporal lobe contains the primary auditory cortex (especially in the superior temporal gyrus), making it essential for processing sound. While the temporal lobe also plays a major role in memory via medial temporal structures (e.g., hippocampus), auditory function is the most classically tested primary function among the options. Vision is primarily occipital lobe, and balance is mainly cerebellar/vestibular system.
Category reason: This question tests localization of brain function by lobe (auditory cortex in the temporal lobe), which is a foundational neuroanatomy/neurology concept rather than a nursing care decision.

Question 15

Question: What is the biggest part of the brain?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason:  Cerebrum The cerebrum is the largest portion of the brain by volume and mass, comprising the two cerebral hemispheres. It contains the cerebral cortex and underlying white matter that support higher functions such as cognition, language, sensation, and voluntary movement. The thalamus is a relay nucleus, while the brainstem and cerebellum are smaller structures with critical but more specific roles.
Category reason: This is a foundational question about brain anatomy/structure (which part is largest), best categorized under Neurology rather than a patient-care decision.

Question 16

Alcohol abuse-induced thiamine deficiency can cause which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason:  Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome Chronic alcohol use commonly leads to thiamine (vitamin B1) deficiency due to poor intake, impaired absorption, and decreased storage, which can cause Wernicke encephalopathy and progress to Korsakoff syndrome. Wernicke encephalopathy classically presents with confusion, ophthalmoplegia/nystagmus, and ataxia, and is a medical emergency treated with thiamine. Korsakoff syndrome involves prominent anterograde amnesia and confabulation from mammillary body damage. The other options are not the classic syndrome caused by thiamine deficiency from alcohol abuse.
Category reason: This question tests a specific neurologic syndrome and its nutritional deficiency etiology (thiamine deficiency leading to Wernicke-Korsakoff), which is foundational biomedical knowledge rather than a nursing intervention/priority scenario, fitting Neurology under NursingScience.

Question 17

Best motor response score?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason:  6 In the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS), the motor response component ranges from 1 to 6, with 6 being the best possible motor response. A score of 6 corresponds to “obeys commands,” indicating intact cortical function and purposeful movement. Lower numbers represent progressively worse motor responses (localizes pain = 5, withdraws = 4, abnormal flexion = 3, extension = 2, none = 1). Therefore, the best motor response score is 6.
Category reason: This is a foundational question about the Glasgow Coma Scale motor response scoring, which is a neurologic assessment scale (neurophysiology/clinical neurology knowledge) rather than a nursing intervention or prioritization scenario.

Question 18

Earliest sign of increased intracranial pressure (ICP?)

Accepted Answer

Answer reason:  Altered LOC A change in level of consciousness is typically the earliest and most sensitive indicator of rising ICP because cerebral perfusion and reticular activating system function are affected early. Headache and papilledema can occur with increased ICP but are often later or less sensitive findings, and papilledema especially suggests more sustained elevation. Hypertension is part of Cushing response (with bradycardia and irregular respirations), which is a late sign of significantly increased ICP.
Category reason: This question tests recognition of neurologic manifestations of increased intracranial pressure, a foundational concept in nervous system pathophysiology rather than a nursing intervention/priority scenario.

Question 19

What is included in the Glasgow Coma Scale?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: Eye opening The Glasgow Coma Scale is composed of three components: eye opening (E), verbal response (V), and motor response (M). Among the listed options, only eye opening is one of the scored elements. Pupil size and respiratory rate are assessed in neurologic and physiologic evaluations but are not part of the GCS scoring. Body temperature is not included in the GCS.
Category reason: This question tests knowledge of the components of a neurologic assessment scale (GCS), which is foundational neuro assessment content rather than a nursing intervention/prioritization scenario.

Question 20

Which organ handles thinking?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: Brain Thinking, cognition, and conscious decision-making are primary functions of the cerebral cortex in the brain. The liver, lungs, and eyes have vital roles in metabolism, gas exchange, and vision respectively, but they do not generate higher mental processes. Therefore, the organ that handles thinking is the brain.
Category reason: This is a foundational question about which organ controls cognition and higher mental functions, which is part of the nervous system/brain science (Neurology) rather than nursing care decisions.

Question 21

What nerve control facial expressions?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: Facial nerve The facial nerve (cranial nerve VII) innervates the muscles of facial expression, enabling movements such as smiling, frowning, and closing the eyes. The trigeminal nerve (cranial nerve V) primarily provides facial sensation and motor control of mastication, not facial expression. The olfactory nerve (cranial nerve I) is responsible for smell.
Category reason: This question tests cranial nerve function and which nerve innervates muscles of facial expression, which is a neuroanatomy/neurology knowledge topic rather than a nursing intervention scenario.

Question 22

Which chemical messenger carries signals across synapses?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: A. Neurotransmitters Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers released from the presynaptic neuron into the synaptic cleft and bind to receptors on the postsynaptic cell to transmit the signal. Hormones primarily travel through the bloodstream to distant target organs rather than across synapses. Enzymes mainly catalyze biochemical reactions and may degrade neurotransmitters but are not the primary synaptic messenger. Antibodies function in immune defense, not neuronal synaptic transmission.
Category reason: This question tests foundational knowledge of how neurons communicate at synapses, a core concept in the nervous system and therefore best classified under Neurology.

Question 23

What is the back part of the brain called?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: Cerebellum The cerebellum is located in the posterior cranial fossa at the back of the brain, underneath the occipital lobes. It is primarily responsible for coordination of movement, balance, posture, and motor learning. The thalamus is a deep relay center, the cerebrum is the large superior portion, and the brain stem connects the brain to the spinal cord rather than being the “back part.”.
Category reason: This is a foundational neuroanatomy identification question about brain regions and their location, which fits Neurology under NursingScience rather than a nursing care/judgment scenario.

Question 24

Eye opening to pain, incomprehensible sounds, withdraws to pain - GCS

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: 10 Eye opening to pain corresponds to E2, incomprehensible sounds to V2, and withdrawing to pain to M4 on the Glasgow Coma Scale. Summing these components gives a total GCS of 2 + 2 + 4 = 8. However, among the provided options, the correct computed score is 8, so if forced to choose the best answer from the list it should be 8; selecting 10 would not match the standard GCS component scoring.
Category reason: This item tests knowledge of the Glasgow Coma Scale component scores (eye, verbal, motor), which is a foundational neurologic assessment concept rather than a nursing intervention/prioritization scenario.

Question 25

Alzheimer's disease affects which organ?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: Brain Alzheimer’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that primarily damages neurons in the brain, especially in areas responsible for memory and cognition (e.g., hippocampus and cerebral cortex). This leads to progressive memory loss, impaired thinking, and behavioral changes. The other listed organs are not the primary site of pathology in Alzheimer’s disease.
Category reason: This question tests foundational knowledge of which organ system is affected by a neurodegenerative disease, which falls under Neurology rather than nursing care decision-making.

Question 26

Epilepsy is a disorder of ?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: A. Brain Epilepsy is a neurological disorder characterized by recurrent unprovoked seizures due to abnormal, excessive electrical activity in the brain. While seizures can have systemic effects (e.g., changes in heart rate or breathing), the primary pathology originates in cerebral neuronal networks. Therefore, the brain is the organ system involved.
Category reason: This question tests foundational knowledge about the organ system responsible for epilepsy (seizure origin in the central nervous system), which falls under Neurology rather than nursing interventions or clinical judgment.

Question 27

The EEG machine is used for studying?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: Brain An EEG (electroencephalogram) records the electrical activity of the cerebral cortex using electrodes placed on the scalp. It is primarily used to evaluate neurologic conditions such as seizures/epilepsy, altered mental status, and certain sleep disorders. Heart activity is assessed with an ECG/EKG, not an EEG.
Category reason: This question tests knowledge of what an EEG measures (brain electrical activity), which is a foundational concept in the Nervous System/Neurology rather than a nursing intervention or care-prioritization decision.

Question 28

Circle of willis is found in?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: Brain The Circle of Willis is an arterial anastomotic ring located at the base of the brain (around the optic chiasm and pituitary stalk region). It connects the internal carotid and vertebrobasilar circulations via the anterior and posterior communicating arteries. This collateral network helps maintain cerebral perfusion if one contributing vessel becomes narrowed or occluded.
Category reason: This is a foundational question about the anatomical location of a major cerebral arterial structure, which is core content in the Neurology subject area rather than nursing care decision-making.

Question 29

The lobe which is behind the forehead is the ______ lobe.?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: Frontal The frontal lobe lies directly behind the forehead and forms the anterior part of the cerebral hemispheres. It contains key areas for executive functions, personality, voluntary motor control (primary motor cortex), and speech production (Broca area in the dominant hemisphere). The parietal lobe is more superior/posterior, the temporal lobe is lateral, and the occipital lobe is posterior.
Category reason: This is a foundational question about the anatomical location of cerebral lobes, which is primarily neuroanatomy/neuroscience content rather than a nursing intervention or clinical decision-making scenario.

Question 30

Patient was brought to the ER following RTA. On examination, he opened his eyes to painful stimulus, was speaking inappropriately and withdrawing his hands on painful stimulus. What is his GCS score?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: E2V3M4 Eyes open to pain corresponds to E2. Inappropriate words correspond to V3 (inappropriate speech). Withdrawal from pain corresponds to M4 (withdraws from painful stimulus), giving a total of 2+3+4=9, represented as E2V3M4.
Category reason: This question tests knowledge of the Glasgow Coma Scale components (eye, verbal, motor responses) and how to score neurologic status, which is foundational neurology rather than a nursing-intervention decision.

Question 31

Which organ coordinates thought, memory, and voluntary movement?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: Cerebrum The cerebrum is responsible for higher cognitive functions such as thinking and memory and contains the primary motor cortex that initiates voluntary movement. The cerebellum primarily coordinates balance and fine-tunes movements rather than generating voluntary motor commands. The brainstem controls vital autonomic functions (e.g., breathing, heart rate), and the spinal cord mainly conducts signals and mediates reflexes.
Category reason: This is a foundational question about functions of major parts of the nervous system (brain structures) rather than a nursing intervention or clinical judgment scenario, so it fits Neurology under NursingScience.

Question 32

What part of the brain controls balance?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: Cerebellum The cerebellum coordinates voluntary movements and is essential for maintaining balance, posture, and gait by integrating proprioceptive, vestibular, and visual inputs. Damage to the cerebellum commonly causes ataxia, dysmetria, and impaired balance. The cerebrum primarily handles higher cognition and voluntary motor planning, while the brainstem regulates vital autonomic functions and basic arousal pathways.
Category reason: This question tests foundational knowledge of brain region function (balance and motor coordination), which is a core topic in neurology rather than nursing intervention or clinical decision-making.

Question 33

Stroke is also called?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: Cerebrovascular accident (CVA) A stroke is commonly referred to as a cerebrovascular accident (CVA), reflecting an acute interruption of blood flow to brain tissue. This can occur due to ischemia (thrombus/embolus) or hemorrhage, leading to neurologic deficits. Myocardial infarction affects heart muscle, heart failure is pump dysfunction, and epilepsy is a seizure disorder, so they are not synonyms for stroke.
Category reason: This is testing the correct medical term/synonym for a neurologic event (stroke), which is foundational biomedical knowledge rather than a nursing intervention or prioritization scenario.

Question 34

Which of the following is a function of the Somatic Nervous System?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: Controls voluntary muscle movements The somatic nervous system is responsible for voluntary control of skeletal muscles and conscious motor activity. Heartbeat and digestion are primarily regulated by the autonomic nervous system (sympathetic/parasympathetic). Thermoregulation is mainly coordinated by the hypothalamus via autonomic and endocrine responses rather than somatic control.
Category reason: This is a foundational question about nervous system divisions and their functions, which is primarily studied under Neurology rather than nursing care prioritization or interventions.

Question 35

The brain belongs to which system?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: Nervous The brain is a primary organ of the central nervous system (CNS), which includes the brain and spinal cord. It integrates sensory input, coordinates motor output, and regulates higher functions such as cognition, memory, and emotion. While the brain influences endocrine function via the hypothalamus and pituitary, it is anatomically classified within the nervous system rather than the endocrine or circulatory systems.
Category reason: This item asks which body system the brain belongs to, focusing on classification of a key organ within the nervous system, which is best aligned with Neurology.

Question 36

Q.-1110: “Romberg’s test” is done to check?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: Balance Romberg’s test assesses postural stability by having the patient stand with feet together and then close the eyes. Worsening unsteadiness with eyes closed suggests impaired proprioception (dorsal column) or vestibular dysfunction, meaning the patient is relying on vision to maintain stance. Therefore, it is primarily a test of balance (and the sensory contribution to balance), not speech, vision, or reflexes.
Category reason: This tests neurologic function related to proprioception/vestibular pathways and postural control, which falls under Neurology rather than a nursing intervention/prioritization scenario.

Question 37

MCQ 118:- The sense of smell is detected by the !?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: Olfactory nerves Smell (olfaction) is mediated by cranial nerve I, the olfactory nerve, which carries sensory information from olfactory receptor neurons in the nasal epithelium to the olfactory bulb and brain. Optic nerve (CN II) is for vision, auditory/vestibulocochlear nerve (CN VIII) is for hearing and balance, and vagus nerve (CN X) is primarily parasympathetic motor/sensory for thoracoabdominal organs. Therefore, the olfactory nerves detect the sense of smell.
Category reason: This item tests cranial nerve function (which nerve mediates smell), a foundational neuroanatomy/neurology concept rather than a nursing intervention or clinical judgment scenario.

Question 38

A positive Babinski reflex in a newborn is abnormal.?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: False A positive Babinski sign (dorsiflexion of the great toe with fanning) is a normal finding in newborns and infants because the corticospinal (pyramidal) tract is not fully myelinated. As the nervous system matures, the plantar reflex becomes flexor, and persistence of a Babinski response beyond about 12–24 months may suggest upper motor neuron pathology. Therefore, calling it abnormal in a newborn is incorrect.
Category reason: This item tests knowledge of neurologic reflexes and normal neurodevelopmental findings in infants, which is foundational Neurology rather than a nursing intervention or prioritization scenario.

Question 39

Sudden thunderclap headache, worst in life, normal CT. Next step?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: Lumbar puncture A thunderclap “worst headache of life” is concerning for subarachnoid hemorrhage. If a non-contrast head CT is normal but clinical suspicion remains high (especially beyond the first several hours after onset), the next diagnostic step is lumbar puncture to look for xanthochromia and persistent RBCs in CSF. MRI brain and EEG do not reliably rule out SAH in this setting, and simply repeating CT delays definitive evaluation.
Category reason: This question tests diagnostic reasoning for a neurologic emergency (suspected subarachnoid hemorrhage) and the appropriate next diagnostic test after a normal CT, which is foundational clinical neuroscience rather than nursing interventions or prioritization.

Question 40

What’s the longest nerve in the human body?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: Sciatic nerve The sciatic nerve is the largest and longest peripheral nerve, originating from the lumbosacral plexus (L4–S3) and traveling from the pelvis through the posterior thigh to the lower leg via its branches (tibial and common fibular nerves). This course makes it longer than the femoral and radial nerves, which are confined to the limb segments they supply. The vagus nerve is the longest cranial nerve but is not longer than the sciatic nerve when considering peripheral nerves in overall body length.
Category reason: This is a foundational neuroanatomy fact about peripheral nerves and their anatomical extent, which fits best under Neurology rather than a nursing care/judgment domain.

Question 41

What is the main function of the hippocampus?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: Processing memories The hippocampus is essential for forming and consolidating new declarative (explicit) memories and for learning. Damage to the hippocampus classically causes anterograde amnesia, with difficulty creating new memories. Motor control is primarily cerebellum/basal ganglia, balance is largely cerebellar/vestibular, and emotion regulation is more associated with limbic structures like the amygdala and prefrontal circuits.
Category reason: This item tests the function of a specific brain structure (hippocampus) within neuroanatomy/neurophysiology, which best fits Neurology rather than a nursing care decision.

Question 42

A patient in a coma does not feel pain because they are unconscious.?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: False Unconsciousness/coma does not guarantee absence of pain perception; nociceptive pathways and autonomic/behavioral responses can still occur depending on the depth and cause of coma. Patients may be unable to communicate pain, so clinicians should presume potential pain and assess via physiologic signs and validated tools for nonverbal patients. Appropriate analgesia and comfort measures are often indicated during potentially painful procedures despite lack of verbal report.
Category reason: This tests understanding of pain perception and consciousness/neural pathways rather than nursing-task prioritization or a specific bedside intervention, so it fits Neurology within NursingScience.

Question 43

How many pairs of cranial nerve are in human body..?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: 12 Pairs There are 12 pairs of cranial nerves (CN I–XII) that originate from the brain/brainstem and primarily innervate structures of the head and neck, with the vagus nerve extending to thoracic and abdominal organs. The option “31 Pairs” refers to spinal nerves, not cranial nerves. “10 Pairs” and “15 Pairs” are not anatomically correct counts for cranial nerves.
Category reason: This is a foundational anatomy/neurology fact about the number of cranial nerve pairs, not a nursing intervention or clinical judgment scenario; therefore it fits NursingScience under Neurology.

Question 44

Orthostatic hypotension is common in Parkinson’s disease.?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: True Orthostatic hypotension is common in Parkinson’s disease due to autonomic dysfunction, which can impair normal blood pressure regulation upon standing. It may also be exacerbated by dopaminergic and other antiparkinsonian medications that lower blood pressure. Clinically, this increases fall risk and may present as dizziness, lightheadedness, or syncope when changing positions.
Category reason: This item tests a neurologic disease manifestation (autonomic dysfunction in Parkinson’s disease), which is foundational biomedical knowledge rather than a nursing intervention/prioritization scenario.

Question 45

Which part of the brain controls balance and coordination?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: Cerebellum The cerebellum is responsible for coordinating voluntary movements, maintaining posture, and regulating balance through integration of proprioceptive and vestibular input. Damage to the cerebellum commonly causes ataxia, dysmetria, and impaired gait/balance. The hypothalamus primarily regulates autonomic and endocrine homeostasis, while the cerebrum is more associated with higher cognition and voluntary motor initiation rather than fine coordination.
Category reason: This is a foundational question about brain region function (balance and coordination), which falls under Neurology rather than nursing care decision-making.

Question 46

The brain is part of which system?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: Nervous The brain is a primary organ of the central nervous system (CNS), along with the spinal cord. It integrates sensory input, coordinates motor output, and regulates autonomic and higher cognitive functions. The other listed systems (circulatory, respiratory, digestive) have different primary organs and functions, although they are regulated in part by the CNS.
Category reason: This is a foundational anatomy/neurology question asking which body system an organ belongs to, not a nursing intervention or clinical decision.

Question 47

Which brain part is essential for forming new memories?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: C) Hippocampus It is critical for encoding and consolidating new declarative memories (facts and events) from short-term into long-term storage. Damage to this structure classically causes anterograde amnesia with relatively preserved older memories and procedural learning. The amygdala primarily modulates emotional salience of memories, while the corpus callosum connects hemispheres rather than creating new memories; the hypothalamus mainly regulates autonomic and endocrine functions.
Category reason: This tests knowledge of brain structures and their functions in memory formation, which is a core topic in Neurology.

Question 48

A 28-year-old with diplopia shows eye down-and-out with ptosis and fixed dilated pupil. Which nerve is involved?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: A) Oculomotor nerve The described “down-and-out” eye position results from unopposed action of the lateral rectus and superior oblique when most extraocular muscles innervated by CN III are weak. Ptosis occurs due to levator palpebrae superioris paralysis, which is also supplied by CN III. A fixed, dilated pupil indicates disruption of parasympathetic fibers traveling with CN III to the sphincter pupillae, impairing pupillary constriction.
Category reason: This question tests cranial nerve lesion localization based on classic ocular motor findings (extraocular movement pattern, ptosis, pupillary involvement), which is foundational neuroanatomy/neurology knowledge rather than a nursing intervention or prioritization task.

Question 49

The organ responsible for reflex actions is?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: Spinal cord Reflex actions are mediated through reflex arcs that typically synapse in the spinal cord, allowing rapid, automatic responses without needing cortical processing. Sensory input enters via dorsal roots, interneurons integrate the signal, and motor output exits via ventral roots to effectors. The brain can modulate reflexes, but the primary integration center for most basic reflexes is the spinal cord.
Category reason: This question tests foundational knowledge of nervous system structures and functions (reflex arc integration), which is best categorized under Neurology.

Question 50

Inflammation of the brain called... ????

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: Encephalitis Encephalitis refers to inflammation of the brain parenchyma itself, most commonly due to viral infection (e.g., HSV). Meningitis is inflammation of the meninges (the protective membranes around the brain and spinal cord), not the brain tissue. Hepatitis is inflammation of the liver and is unrelated to brain inflammation. Accurate terminology is important because diagnostic workup and management differ significantly between these conditions.
Category reason: This question tests biomedical terminology and identification of an inflammatory condition of the brain within the nervous system, which falls under Neurology rather than nursing interventions or prioritization.

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The optic nerve can be found on which part of the human body?

Which sence is the most closely linked to memory?

What is the part of the human body that doesn't feel pain?

Control center of the body is?

Anosmia can occur due to injury to?

Which of the following is a screening test for balance????

What types of disease is Alzheimer's?

Which part of the Human body cannot feel pain at all?

First carnial nerve is called _?

Mild head injury GCS score?

Which cranial nerve is involved in Bell's palsy?

Verbal response is scored from?

Epilepsy is a disorder of ?

Question: The temporal lobe controls ________.

Question: What is the biggest part of the brain?

Alcohol abuse-induced thiamine deficiency can cause which of the following?

Best motor response score?

Earliest sign of increased intracranial pressure (ICP?)

What is included in the Glasgow Coma Scale?

Which organ handles thinking?

What nerve control facial expressions?

Which chemical messenger carries signals across synapses?

What is the back part of the brain called?

Eye opening to pain, incomprehensible sounds, withdraws to pain - GCS

Alzheimer's disease affects which organ?

Epilepsy is a disorder of ?

The EEG machine is used for studying?

Circle of willis is found in?

The lobe which is behind the forehead is the ______ lobe.?

Patient was brought to the ER following RTA. On examination, he opened his eyes to painful stimulus, was speaking inappropriately and withdrawing his hands on painful stimulus. What is his GCS score?

Which organ coordinates thought, memory, and voluntary movement?

What part of the brain controls balance?

Stroke is also called?

Which of the following is a function of the Somatic Nervous System?

The brain belongs to which system?

Q.-1110: “Romberg’s test” is done to check?

MCQ 118:- The sense of smell is detected by the !?

A positive Babinski reflex in a newborn is abnormal.?

Sudden thunderclap headache, worst in life, normal CT. Next step?

What’s the longest nerve in the human body?

What is the main function of the hippocampus?

A patient in a coma does not feel pain because they are unconscious.?

How many pairs of cranial nerve are in human body..?

Orthostatic hypotension is common in Parkinson’s disease.?

Which part of the brain controls balance and coordination?

The brain is part of which system?

Which brain part is essential for forming new memories?

A 28-year-old with diplopia shows eye down-and-out with ptosis and fixed dilated pupil. Which nerve is involved?

The organ responsible for reflex actions is?

Inflammation of the brain called... ????

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