NURS 612 FINAL EXAM 2025/2026
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERD
GREAT PASS GRADED A+
A fasciculation is a fine, rapid twitching that may occur with some lower motor neuron
disease. Paralysis is loss of motor function. Spasticity is abnormally increased muscle
tone. An intention tremor is an involuntary contraction of a muscle group occurring with
voluntary movement Under what conditions should a patient be tested for clonus? -
CORRECT ANSWER --When deep tendon reflexes are hyperactive
Clonus, repeated reflex muscle movement, is tested when a patient has
hyperactive reflexes. It is found with diseases of the upper motor neuron. Nuchal
rigidity, neck stiffness, is a sign of meningeal irritation. Absent reflexes are
associated with lower motor neuron diseases. Decorticate positioning, a state of
flexion with the arms adducted, occurs with hemispheric lesion of the cerebral
cortex.
The abdominal reflexes are tested to assess functioning of the nerves in which location
of the spine? - CORRECT ANSWER --Thoracic
Which change is most commonly observed in aging patients? - CORRECT ANSWER --
Kyphosis, advanced posterior curvature of the thoracic spine, occurs commonly
with age. Lordosis, scoliosis, and ankylosis are not as commonly associated with
age.
While palpating the patient's knee, the nurse finds effusion in the joint. What further
assessment will support this finding? - CORRECT ANSWER --Testing for
ballottement is a test to detect fluid in the joint
Which assessment finding is associated with lumbar stenosis? - CORRECT ANSWER -
-Pain associated with prolonged standing
Lumbar stenosis, narrowing of the spinal canal, causes pain associated with
prolonged standing. Pain is improved by bending forward.
, Risk factors for osteoarthritis - CORRECT ANSWER --Risk factors for osteoarthritis
include obesity, aging, and a family history of osteoarthritis. overuse of joints, as
with certain sport activities and occupations, is a risk factor.
A patient states he injured his right ankle while walking the previous day. How should
the nurse assess the ankle initially? - CORRECT ANSWER --Initial assessment is
inspection of the ankle and comparison with the other ankle. Palpation, performing
passive range of motion, and asking the patient to walk are done after the initial
inspection.
Which assessment finding is consistent with carpal tunnel syndrome? - CORRECT
ANSWER --Carpal tunnel syndrome, compression of the median nerve, causes
weakness in the thumb and episodes of numbness and burning that awaken the patient
from sleep.
McMurray sign test for? - CORRECT ANSWER --Anterior cruciate ligament injury (ACL)
Neer Test - CORRECT ANSWER --Shoulder rotator cuff impingement or tear
Hawkins test - CORRECT ANSWER --Shoulder rotator cuff impingement or tear
Katz hand diagram - CORRECT ANSWER --Median nerve integrity (carpel tunnel)
Thumb abduction test - CORRECT ANSWER --Median nerve integrity (carpel tunnel)
Tinal sign - CORRECT ANSWER --Median nerve integrity (carpal tunnel)
Phalen test - CORRECT ANSWER --Median nerve integrity (carpal tunnel)
Straight leg raising - CORRECT ANSWER --L4, L5, S1 nerve root irritation
Femoral stretch test - CORRECT ANSWER --L1, L2, L3, L4 nerve root irritation
Bulge sign - CORRECT ANSWER --Effusion of the knee
Anterior and posterior drawer test - CORRECT ANSWER --Anterior and posterior
cruciate ligament integrity (ACL and PCL)
Varus-valgus stress test - CORRECT ANSWER --Medial or lateral collateral ligament
instability of the knee (MCL)
Lachman test - CORRECT ANSWER --Anterior cruciate ligament integrity (ACL)
Thomas test - CORRECT ANSWER --Flexion contracture of hip
Trendlenburg sign - CORRECT ANSWER --Weak hip abductor
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERD
GREAT PASS GRADED A+
A fasciculation is a fine, rapid twitching that may occur with some lower motor neuron
disease. Paralysis is loss of motor function. Spasticity is abnormally increased muscle
tone. An intention tremor is an involuntary contraction of a muscle group occurring with
voluntary movement Under what conditions should a patient be tested for clonus? -
CORRECT ANSWER --When deep tendon reflexes are hyperactive
Clonus, repeated reflex muscle movement, is tested when a patient has
hyperactive reflexes. It is found with diseases of the upper motor neuron. Nuchal
rigidity, neck stiffness, is a sign of meningeal irritation. Absent reflexes are
associated with lower motor neuron diseases. Decorticate positioning, a state of
flexion with the arms adducted, occurs with hemispheric lesion of the cerebral
cortex.
The abdominal reflexes are tested to assess functioning of the nerves in which location
of the spine? - CORRECT ANSWER --Thoracic
Which change is most commonly observed in aging patients? - CORRECT ANSWER --
Kyphosis, advanced posterior curvature of the thoracic spine, occurs commonly
with age. Lordosis, scoliosis, and ankylosis are not as commonly associated with
age.
While palpating the patient's knee, the nurse finds effusion in the joint. What further
assessment will support this finding? - CORRECT ANSWER --Testing for
ballottement is a test to detect fluid in the joint
Which assessment finding is associated with lumbar stenosis? - CORRECT ANSWER -
-Pain associated with prolonged standing
Lumbar stenosis, narrowing of the spinal canal, causes pain associated with
prolonged standing. Pain is improved by bending forward.
, Risk factors for osteoarthritis - CORRECT ANSWER --Risk factors for osteoarthritis
include obesity, aging, and a family history of osteoarthritis. overuse of joints, as
with certain sport activities and occupations, is a risk factor.
A patient states he injured his right ankle while walking the previous day. How should
the nurse assess the ankle initially? - CORRECT ANSWER --Initial assessment is
inspection of the ankle and comparison with the other ankle. Palpation, performing
passive range of motion, and asking the patient to walk are done after the initial
inspection.
Which assessment finding is consistent with carpal tunnel syndrome? - CORRECT
ANSWER --Carpal tunnel syndrome, compression of the median nerve, causes
weakness in the thumb and episodes of numbness and burning that awaken the patient
from sleep.
McMurray sign test for? - CORRECT ANSWER --Anterior cruciate ligament injury (ACL)
Neer Test - CORRECT ANSWER --Shoulder rotator cuff impingement or tear
Hawkins test - CORRECT ANSWER --Shoulder rotator cuff impingement or tear
Katz hand diagram - CORRECT ANSWER --Median nerve integrity (carpel tunnel)
Thumb abduction test - CORRECT ANSWER --Median nerve integrity (carpel tunnel)
Tinal sign - CORRECT ANSWER --Median nerve integrity (carpal tunnel)
Phalen test - CORRECT ANSWER --Median nerve integrity (carpal tunnel)
Straight leg raising - CORRECT ANSWER --L4, L5, S1 nerve root irritation
Femoral stretch test - CORRECT ANSWER --L1, L2, L3, L4 nerve root irritation
Bulge sign - CORRECT ANSWER --Effusion of the knee
Anterior and posterior drawer test - CORRECT ANSWER --Anterior and posterior
cruciate ligament integrity (ACL and PCL)
Varus-valgus stress test - CORRECT ANSWER --Medial or lateral collateral ligament
instability of the knee (MCL)
Lachman test - CORRECT ANSWER --Anterior cruciate ligament integrity (ACL)
Thomas test - CORRECT ANSWER --Flexion contracture of hip
Trendlenburg sign - CORRECT ANSWER --Weak hip abductor
