NURS 6512N Advanced Health
Assessment & diagnostic reasoning
WEEK7-11 UPDATE|MOST TESTED
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS
User [Date] [Course title]
,Testing the biceps reflex helps localize lesions in which cervical nerve root? - Correct Answer: C5
Testing the brachioradialis reflex helps localize lesions in which cervical nerve root? - Correct Answer: C6
Testing the triceps reflex helps localize lesions in which cervical nerve root? - Correct Answer: C7
Testing the knee jerk reflex helps localize lesions in which nerve root(s)? - Correct Answer: L3/L4
Testing the Achilles reflex helps localize lesions in which nerve root(s)? - Correct Answer: L5/S1
What is being tested with a monofilament for diabetic neuropathy? - Correct Answer: Intact sensation
Decreased sensation to monofilament testing in the feet of a patient with diabetes may indicate an
increased risk of which complication? - Correct Answer: Skin ulcers
Where is the dermatome that corresponds to the C6 nerve root? - Correct Answer: In the thumb and 1st
web space
Where is the dermatome that corresponds approximately to the T10 nerve root? - Correct Answer: At
the level of the umbilicus
Which is TRUE regarding Hoffman's maneuver? - Correct Answer: It indicates upper motor neuron
involvement.
What is a positive Lhermitte's sign? - Correct Answer: It involves flexion of the neck causing an "electric-
like" sensation that runs down the back.
What physical exam finding is indicative of a cervical nerve root radiculopathy? - Correct Answer:
Positive foraminal compression test
, What type of headache might present with a "thunderclap" intense onset of pain? - Correct Answer:
Headache due to a subarachnoid hemorrhage
What type of headache is often associated with symptoms of nausea, photophobia, and phonophobia -
Correct Answer: Migraine headache
Which cranial nerve (CN) affects the sensory as well as the motor function of the face? - Correct Answer:
trigeminal nerve
What cranial nerve (CN) palsy leads to the eye not being able to move laterally on exam? - Correct
Answer: CN VI: abducens nerve
Which three cranial nerves control ocular movements? - Correct Answer: III, IV, and VI
How do you test for an afferent pupillary defect on a physical examination? - Correct Answer: Using the
swinging flashlight test
What is a Snellen chart used for during a cranial nerve examination? - Correct Answer: To test visual
acuity
Which cranial nerve (CN) do the Weber and Rinne tests evaluate? - Correct Answer: CN VIII: cochlear
nerve
Which cranial nerves (CN) are tested by asking the patient to elevate their palate by saying "AH?" -
Correct Answer: CN X: vagus nerve and CN IX: glossopharyngeal nerve
Which cranial nerve (CN) is tested by asking the patient to turn their head against resistance? - Correct
Answer: CN XI: accessory nerve
Which cranial nerve (CN) is tested by asking the patient to move their tongue from side to side? -
Correct Answer: CN XII: hypoglossal nerve
Assessment & diagnostic reasoning
WEEK7-11 UPDATE|MOST TESTED
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS
User [Date] [Course title]
,Testing the biceps reflex helps localize lesions in which cervical nerve root? - Correct Answer: C5
Testing the brachioradialis reflex helps localize lesions in which cervical nerve root? - Correct Answer: C6
Testing the triceps reflex helps localize lesions in which cervical nerve root? - Correct Answer: C7
Testing the knee jerk reflex helps localize lesions in which nerve root(s)? - Correct Answer: L3/L4
Testing the Achilles reflex helps localize lesions in which nerve root(s)? - Correct Answer: L5/S1
What is being tested with a monofilament for diabetic neuropathy? - Correct Answer: Intact sensation
Decreased sensation to monofilament testing in the feet of a patient with diabetes may indicate an
increased risk of which complication? - Correct Answer: Skin ulcers
Where is the dermatome that corresponds to the C6 nerve root? - Correct Answer: In the thumb and 1st
web space
Where is the dermatome that corresponds approximately to the T10 nerve root? - Correct Answer: At
the level of the umbilicus
Which is TRUE regarding Hoffman's maneuver? - Correct Answer: It indicates upper motor neuron
involvement.
What is a positive Lhermitte's sign? - Correct Answer: It involves flexion of the neck causing an "electric-
like" sensation that runs down the back.
What physical exam finding is indicative of a cervical nerve root radiculopathy? - Correct Answer:
Positive foraminal compression test
, What type of headache might present with a "thunderclap" intense onset of pain? - Correct Answer:
Headache due to a subarachnoid hemorrhage
What type of headache is often associated with symptoms of nausea, photophobia, and phonophobia -
Correct Answer: Migraine headache
Which cranial nerve (CN) affects the sensory as well as the motor function of the face? - Correct Answer:
trigeminal nerve
What cranial nerve (CN) palsy leads to the eye not being able to move laterally on exam? - Correct
Answer: CN VI: abducens nerve
Which three cranial nerves control ocular movements? - Correct Answer: III, IV, and VI
How do you test for an afferent pupillary defect on a physical examination? - Correct Answer: Using the
swinging flashlight test
What is a Snellen chart used for during a cranial nerve examination? - Correct Answer: To test visual
acuity
Which cranial nerve (CN) do the Weber and Rinne tests evaluate? - Correct Answer: CN VIII: cochlear
nerve
Which cranial nerves (CN) are tested by asking the patient to elevate their palate by saying "AH?" -
Correct Answer: CN X: vagus nerve and CN IX: glossopharyngeal nerve
Which cranial nerve (CN) is tested by asking the patient to turn their head against resistance? - Correct
Answer: CN XI: accessory nerve
Which cranial nerve (CN) is tested by asking the patient to move their tongue from side to side? -
Correct Answer: CN XII: hypoglossal nerve
