UWorld Practice Test Section 2b

Question 1

Where is the facialn. nucleus located_

Answer 1

lateral pons

Question 2

What part(s) of the face would be paralyzed by a lesion of the facial n. nucleus?

Answer 2

ipsilateral upper and lower face

Question 3

What part(s) of the face would be paralyzed by an infarct of the MCA?

Answer 3

contralateral lower face

Question 4

What is a normal cardiac output?

Answer 4

~5 L/min

Question 5

Cardiac tamponade classically causes _______ on cardiac catheterization.

Answer 5

equilibration of diastolic pressures (between heart chambers)