Neurologic Exam

Question 1

What is the ABCDEE mnemonic stands for?

Answer 1

A and B - Airway and Breathing
C - Circulation
D - Dextrose
EE - Examine the Eyes.

Question 2

Dermatomal distribution. Abuts on the trigeminal nerve at the interaural line, “hood” distribution.

Answer 2

C2

Question 3

Dermatomal distribution. Does not have sensory branch.

Answer 3

C1

Question 4

Dermatomal distribution. Cover the shoulder in “cape” distribution.

Answer 4

C3 and C4

Question 5

Dermatomal distribution. Also referred as “hooded cape” distribution.

Answer 5

C2, C3, and C4

Question 6

Dermatomal distribution. Regarded as the “axis” of symmetry of the brachial plexus.

Answer 6

C7

Question 7

Dermatomal distribution. March down the superior aspect of the arm.

Answer 7

C5, C6 and C7

Question 8

Dermatomal distribution. March back up the inferior aspect of the arm.

Answer 8

C7, C8, T1 and T2

Question 9

Dermatomal distribution. The nipple level.

Answer 9

T4

Question 10

Dermatomal distribution. The umbilicus.

Answer 10

T10

Question 11

Dermatomal distribution. The groin.

Answer 11

L1

Question 12

Dermatomal distribution. The large toe.

Answer 12

L5

Question 13

Dermatomal distribution. The small toe.

Answer 13

S1

Question 14

What is the ritual 5H’s for a comatose Pt that threaten the brain?

Answer 14

Hypoxia, Hypotension, Hypoglycemia, Hyperthermia, Herniation