NSG 6001 WEEK 5 QUIZ – QUESTION AND
ANSWERS
1. A patient with shoulder pain is seen by an orthopedic specialist who notes erythema,
warmth and fluctuance of the shoulder joint. What is the next step in treatment for this
patient?
a. Admit to the hospital for intravenous antibiotics
b. Inject lidocaine into the joint and reassess in 5 to 10 minutes
c. Order a plain radiograph of the shoulder to identify possible fracture
d. Perform a shoulder ultrasound to further evaluate the cause
2. A patient comes to a provider with reports of unilateral arm pain and weakness with
mild neck pain. The provider notes that the patient prefers holding the affected arm
crossed in front of the throat. A history reveals a recent onset of sexual dysfunction.
What does the provider suspect based on this history?
a. Axial neck pain
b. Cervical myelopathy
c. Diabetic neuropathy
d. Facet joint pain
ANSWERS
1. A patient with shoulder pain is seen by an orthopedic specialist who notes erythema,
warmth and fluctuance of the shoulder joint. What is the next step in treatment for this
patient?
a. Admit to the hospital for intravenous antibiotics
b. Inject lidocaine into the joint and reassess in 5 to 10 minutes
c. Order a plain radiograph of the shoulder to identify possible fracture
d. Perform a shoulder ultrasound to further evaluate the cause
2. A patient comes to a provider with reports of unilateral arm pain and weakness with
mild neck pain. The provider notes that the patient prefers holding the affected arm
crossed in front of the throat. A history reveals a recent onset of sexual dysfunction.
What does the provider suspect based on this history?
a. Axial neck pain
b. Cervical myelopathy
c. Diabetic neuropathy
d. Facet joint pain
