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1. Testing the biceps reflex helps localize lesions in which C5
cervical nerve root?
2. Testing the brachioradialis reflex helps localize lesions C6
in which cervical nerve root?
3. Testing the triceps reflex helps localize lesions in C7
which cervical nerve root?
4. Testing the knee jerk reflex helps localize lesions in L3/L4
which nerve root(s)?
5. Testing the Achilles reflex helps localize lesions in L5/S1
which nerve root(s)?
6. What is being tested with a monofilament for diabetic Intact sensation
neuropathy?
7. Decreased sensation to monofilament testing in the Skin ulcers
feet of a patient with diabetes may indicate an in-
creased risk of which complication?
8. Where is the dermatome that corresponds to the C6 In the thumb and 1st web
nerve root? space
9. Where is the dermatome that corresponds approxi- At the level of the umbili-
mately to the T10 nerve root? cus
10. Which is TRUE regarding Hoffman's maneuver? It indicates upper motor
neuron involvement.
11. What is a positive Lhermitte's sign? It involves flexion of the
neck causing an "elec-
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tric-like" sensation that
runs down the back.
12. What physical exam finding is indicative of a cervical Positive foraminal com-
nerve root radiculopathy? pression test
13. What type of headache might present with a "thun- Headache due to a sub-
derclap" intense onset of pain? arachnoid hemorrhage
14. What type of headache is often associated with symp- Migraine headache
toms of nausea, photophobia, and phonophobia
15. Which cranial nerve (CN) affects the sensory as well as trigeminal nerve
the motor function of the face?
16. What cranial nerve (CN) palsy leads to the eye not CN VI: abducens nerve
being able to move laterally on exam?
17. Which three cranial nerves control ocular move- III, IV, and VI
ments?
18. How do you test for an afferent pupillary defect on a Using the swinging flash-
physical examination? light test
19. What is a Snellen chart used for during a cranial nerve To test visual acuity
examination?
20. Which cranial nerve (CN) do the Weber and Rinne tests CN VIII: cochlear nerve
evaluate?
21. Which cranial nerves (CN) are tested by asking the CN X: vagus nerve and
patient to elevate their palate by saying "AH?" CN IX: glossopharyngeal
nerve
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22. Which cranial nerve (CN) is tested by asking the pa- CN XI: accessory nerve
tient to turn their head against resistance?
23. Which cranial nerve (CN) is tested by asking the pa- CN XII: hypoglossal nerve
tient to move their tongue from side to side?
24. Which condition most commonly causes sacroiliitis or Ankylosing spondylitis
pain in the sacroiliac joints?
25. Pain and tenderness over the lateral hip are most Trochanteric bursitis
commonly seen in which condition?
26. Pain and burning in the anterior and lateral thigh are Meralgia paresthetica
usually due to what condition?
27. Piriformis syndrome can mimic what other condition? Sciatica
28. Osteoarthritis of the hip produces pain most com- Internal rotation of the hip
monly with which maneuver? joint
29. What area is tender with iliopsoas bursitis? Tenderness is elicited over
the inguinal ligament.
30. So this is a 59-year-old woman with a medical history
of type two diabetes and tobacco use disorder who's
presenting with a cough, left-sided pleuritic chest pain
and shortness of breath for the last two days.
31. Which cause of shortness of breath is primarily due to Pneumothorax
a pulmonary etiology?
32. Which statement demonstrates the correct path of Blood flows from the left
cardiac blood flow? atrium to the left ventricle
through the mitral valve.
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1. Testing the biceps reflex helps localize lesions in which C5
cervical nerve root?
2. Testing the brachioradialis reflex helps localize lesions C6
in which cervical nerve root?
3. Testing the triceps reflex helps localize lesions in C7
which cervical nerve root?
4. Testing the knee jerk reflex helps localize lesions in L3/L4
which nerve root(s)?
5. Testing the Achilles reflex helps localize lesions in L5/S1
which nerve root(s)?
6. What is being tested with a monofilament for diabetic Intact sensation
neuropathy?
7. Decreased sensation to monofilament testing in the Skin ulcers
feet of a patient with diabetes may indicate an in-
creased risk of which complication?
8. Where is the dermatome that corresponds to the C6 In the thumb and 1st web
nerve root? space
9. Where is the dermatome that corresponds approxi- At the level of the umbili-
mately to the T10 nerve root? cus
10. Which is TRUE regarding Hoffman's maneuver? It indicates upper motor
neuron involvement.
11. What is a positive Lhermitte's sign? It involves flexion of the
neck causing an "elec-
, Advanced Health Assessment & diagnostic reasoning NURS 6512N
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tric-like" sensation that
runs down the back.
12. What physical exam finding is indicative of a cervical Positive foraminal com-
nerve root radiculopathy? pression test
13. What type of headache might present with a "thun- Headache due to a sub-
derclap" intense onset of pain? arachnoid hemorrhage
14. What type of headache is often associated with symp- Migraine headache
toms of nausea, photophobia, and phonophobia
15. Which cranial nerve (CN) affects the sensory as well as trigeminal nerve
the motor function of the face?
16. What cranial nerve (CN) palsy leads to the eye not CN VI: abducens nerve
being able to move laterally on exam?
17. Which three cranial nerves control ocular move- III, IV, and VI
ments?
18. How do you test for an afferent pupillary defect on a Using the swinging flash-
physical examination? light test
19. What is a Snellen chart used for during a cranial nerve To test visual acuity
examination?
20. Which cranial nerve (CN) do the Weber and Rinne tests CN VIII: cochlear nerve
evaluate?
21. Which cranial nerves (CN) are tested by asking the CN X: vagus nerve and
patient to elevate their palate by saying "AH?" CN IX: glossopharyngeal
nerve
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22. Which cranial nerve (CN) is tested by asking the pa- CN XI: accessory nerve
tient to turn their head against resistance?
23. Which cranial nerve (CN) is tested by asking the pa- CN XII: hypoglossal nerve
tient to move their tongue from side to side?
24. Which condition most commonly causes sacroiliitis or Ankylosing spondylitis
pain in the sacroiliac joints?
25. Pain and tenderness over the lateral hip are most Trochanteric bursitis
commonly seen in which condition?
26. Pain and burning in the anterior and lateral thigh are Meralgia paresthetica
usually due to what condition?
27. Piriformis syndrome can mimic what other condition? Sciatica
28. Osteoarthritis of the hip produces pain most com- Internal rotation of the hip
monly with which maneuver? joint
29. What area is tender with iliopsoas bursitis? Tenderness is elicited over
the inguinal ligament.
30. So this is a 59-year-old woman with a medical history
of type two diabetes and tobacco use disorder who's
presenting with a cough, left-sided pleuritic chest pain
and shortness of breath for the last two days.
31. Which cause of shortness of breath is primarily due to Pneumothorax
a pulmonary etiology?
32. Which statement demonstrates the correct path of Blood flows from the left
cardiac blood flow? atrium to the left ventricle
through the mitral valve.
