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NWHSU NDX Final Exam Questions
and Answers (100% Pass)
A study by Rubinstein, et al. defined a group of clinical exam
tests that could identify the presence of cervical spine
radiculopathy when there is no evidence of neurological deficit.
These tests included all of the following EXCEPT:
a. upper limb tension
b. Neer's test
c. spurlings
d. cervical spine distraction
e. upper limb tension
✓ Neer's test
Among the general population, musculoskeletal pain and injury rank second
only to _________ conditions as the most common reasons for visiting a
physician.
a. Upper respiratory
b. Dermatological
c. Endocrine
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d. Cardiovascular
✓ Upper respiratory
A study by Wainner, et al. defined a group of clinical exam tests that could
identify with 90% probability the presence of cervical spine radiculopathy.
These tests include all the following except:
a. cervical spine distraction
b. ipsilateral cervical spine rotation less than 80 degrees
c. upper limb tension
d. spurling
✓ ipsilateral cervical spine rotation less than 80 degrees
In order to diagnose cervical spine radiculopathy in which the underlying
pathology is inflammation of the nerve root, without frank herniation or
intervertebral encroachment, the neurological examination may be
unrevealing. T or F
✓ True
Upper extremity pain originating from the cervico-thoracic region may result
from neuromusculoskeletal conditions such as"
a. TOS
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b. Peripheral neuropathy
c. cervical spine myelopathy
d. myofascial syndrome
e. All of the above
✓ All of the above
In cases of nerve root compression, the neurologic exam will likely reveal loss
of the associated myotatic stretch reflex, segmental motor component
and/or dermatomal sensation. T or F
✓ True
Which of the following conditions is generally NOT
considered to be classified as purely UMN and/or LMN?
a. Axillary nerve entrapment
b. Parkinsons
c. TOS
d. Celebral Palsy
✓ Parkinsons
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In general, dysesthesia of the pads of the fingers in considered to be
consistent with _______ nerve innervation.
a. Median
b. anterior interosseous
c. radial
d. ulnar
✓ Median
Herpetic Neurglia is an example of ________ sensory
dysesthesia.
a. Sclereotogenous
b. peripheral (cutaneous)
c. myotomal
d. dermatomal
✓ dermatomal
A combination of fasciculations and weakness is classically considered to be
pathognomonic of:
a. benign hemifascial spasm
b. carpal tunnel syndrome
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NWHSU NDX Final Exam Questions
and Answers (100% Pass)
A study by Rubinstein, et al. defined a group of clinical exam
tests that could identify the presence of cervical spine
radiculopathy when there is no evidence of neurological deficit.
These tests included all of the following EXCEPT:
a. upper limb tension
b. Neer's test
c. spurlings
d. cervical spine distraction
e. upper limb tension
✓ Neer's test
Among the general population, musculoskeletal pain and injury rank second
only to _________ conditions as the most common reasons for visiting a
physician.
a. Upper respiratory
b. Dermatological
c. Endocrine
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d. Cardiovascular
✓ Upper respiratory
A study by Wainner, et al. defined a group of clinical exam tests that could
identify with 90% probability the presence of cervical spine radiculopathy.
These tests include all the following except:
a. cervical spine distraction
b. ipsilateral cervical spine rotation less than 80 degrees
c. upper limb tension
d. spurling
✓ ipsilateral cervical spine rotation less than 80 degrees
In order to diagnose cervical spine radiculopathy in which the underlying
pathology is inflammation of the nerve root, without frank herniation or
intervertebral encroachment, the neurological examination may be
unrevealing. T or F
✓ True
Upper extremity pain originating from the cervico-thoracic region may result
from neuromusculoskeletal conditions such as"
a. TOS
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b. Peripheral neuropathy
c. cervical spine myelopathy
d. myofascial syndrome
e. All of the above
✓ All of the above
In cases of nerve root compression, the neurologic exam will likely reveal loss
of the associated myotatic stretch reflex, segmental motor component
and/or dermatomal sensation. T or F
✓ True
Which of the following conditions is generally NOT
considered to be classified as purely UMN and/or LMN?
a. Axillary nerve entrapment
b. Parkinsons
c. TOS
d. Celebral Palsy
✓ Parkinsons
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In general, dysesthesia of the pads of the fingers in considered to be
consistent with _______ nerve innervation.
a. Median
b. anterior interosseous
c. radial
d. ulnar
✓ Median
Herpetic Neurglia is an example of ________ sensory
dysesthesia.
a. Sclereotogenous
b. peripheral (cutaneous)
c. myotomal
d. dermatomal
✓ dermatomal
A combination of fasciculations and weakness is classically considered to be
pathognomonic of:
a. benign hemifascial spasm
b. carpal tunnel syndrome
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