Advanced Health Assessment &
Diagnostic Reasoning NURS 6512N
Questions And Answers With Verified
Solutions Rated A+
Testing the biceps reflex helps localize lesions in which cervical nerve root? -
ANSWER✔✔ C5
Testing the brachioradialis reflex helps localize lesions in which cervical nerve
root? - ANSWER✔✔ C6
Testing the triceps reflex helps localize lesions in which cervical nerve root? -
ANSWER✔✔ C7
Testing the knee jerk reflex helps localize lesions in which nerve root(s)? -
ANSWER✔✔ L3/L4
Testing the Achilles reflex helps localize lesions in which nerve root(s)? -
ANSWER✔✔ L5/S1
What is being tested with a monofilament for diabetic neuropathy? - ANSWER✔✔
Intact sensation
Decreased sensation to monofilament testing in the feet of a patient with diabetes
may indicate an increased risk of which complication? - ANSWER✔✔ Skin ulcers
Where is the dermatome that corresponds to the C6 nerve root? - ANSWER✔✔ In
the thumb and 1st web space
,Where is the dermatome that corresponds approximately to the T10 nerve root? -
ANSWER✔✔ At the level of the umbilicus
Which is TRUE regarding Hoffman's maneuver? - ANSWER✔✔ It indicates
upper motor neuron involvement.
What is a positive Lhermitte's sign? - 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? -
ANSWER✔✔ Positive foraminal compression test
What type of headache might present with a "thunderclap" intense onset of pain? -
ANSWER✔✔ Headache due to a subarachnoid hemorrhage
What type of headache is often associated with symptoms of nausea, photophobia,
and phonophobia - ANSWER✔✔ Migraine headache
Which cranial nerve (CN) affects the sensory as well as the motor function of the
face? - ANSWER✔✔ trigeminal nerve
What cranial nerve (CN) palsy leads to the eye not being able to move laterally on
exam? - ANSWER✔✔ CN VI: abducens nerve
Which three cranial nerves control ocular movements? - ANSWER✔✔ III, IV, and
VI
, How do you test for an afferent pupillary defect on a physical examination? -
ANSWER✔✔ Using the swinging flashlight test
What is a Snellen chart used for during a cranial nerve examination? -
ANSWER✔✔ To test visual acuity
Which cranial nerve (CN) do the Weber and Rinne tests evaluate? - ANSWER✔✔
CN VIII: cochlear nerve
Which cranial nerves (CN) are tested by asking the patient to elevate their palate
by saying "AH?" - 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? - ANSWER✔✔ CN XI: accessory nerve
Which cranial nerve (CN) is tested by asking the patient to move their tongue from
side to side? - ANSWER✔✔ CN XII: hypoglossal nerve
Which condition most commonly causes sacroiliitis or pain in the sacroiliac joints?
- ANSWER✔✔ Ankylosing spondylitis
Pain and tenderness over the lateral hip are most commonly seen in which
condition? - ANSWER✔✔ Trochanteric bursitis
Pain and burning in the anterior and lateral thigh are usually due to what
condition? - ANSWER✔✔ Meralgia paresthetica
Diagnostic Reasoning NURS 6512N
Questions And Answers With Verified
Solutions Rated A+
Testing the biceps reflex helps localize lesions in which cervical nerve root? -
ANSWER✔✔ C5
Testing the brachioradialis reflex helps localize lesions in which cervical nerve
root? - ANSWER✔✔ C6
Testing the triceps reflex helps localize lesions in which cervical nerve root? -
ANSWER✔✔ C7
Testing the knee jerk reflex helps localize lesions in which nerve root(s)? -
ANSWER✔✔ L3/L4
Testing the Achilles reflex helps localize lesions in which nerve root(s)? -
ANSWER✔✔ L5/S1
What is being tested with a monofilament for diabetic neuropathy? - ANSWER✔✔
Intact sensation
Decreased sensation to monofilament testing in the feet of a patient with diabetes
may indicate an increased risk of which complication? - ANSWER✔✔ Skin ulcers
Where is the dermatome that corresponds to the C6 nerve root? - ANSWER✔✔ In
the thumb and 1st web space
,Where is the dermatome that corresponds approximately to the T10 nerve root? -
ANSWER✔✔ At the level of the umbilicus
Which is TRUE regarding Hoffman's maneuver? - ANSWER✔✔ It indicates
upper motor neuron involvement.
What is a positive Lhermitte's sign? - 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? -
ANSWER✔✔ Positive foraminal compression test
What type of headache might present with a "thunderclap" intense onset of pain? -
ANSWER✔✔ Headache due to a subarachnoid hemorrhage
What type of headache is often associated with symptoms of nausea, photophobia,
and phonophobia - ANSWER✔✔ Migraine headache
Which cranial nerve (CN) affects the sensory as well as the motor function of the
face? - ANSWER✔✔ trigeminal nerve
What cranial nerve (CN) palsy leads to the eye not being able to move laterally on
exam? - ANSWER✔✔ CN VI: abducens nerve
Which three cranial nerves control ocular movements? - ANSWER✔✔ III, IV, and
VI
, How do you test for an afferent pupillary defect on a physical examination? -
ANSWER✔✔ Using the swinging flashlight test
What is a Snellen chart used for during a cranial nerve examination? -
ANSWER✔✔ To test visual acuity
Which cranial nerve (CN) do the Weber and Rinne tests evaluate? - ANSWER✔✔
CN VIII: cochlear nerve
Which cranial nerves (CN) are tested by asking the patient to elevate their palate
by saying "AH?" - 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? - ANSWER✔✔ CN XI: accessory nerve
Which cranial nerve (CN) is tested by asking the patient to move their tongue from
side to side? - ANSWER✔✔ CN XII: hypoglossal nerve
Which condition most commonly causes sacroiliitis or pain in the sacroiliac joints?
- ANSWER✔✔ Ankylosing spondylitis
Pain and tenderness over the lateral hip are most commonly seen in which
condition? - ANSWER✔✔ Trochanteric bursitis
Pain and burning in the anterior and lateral thigh are usually due to what
condition? - ANSWER✔✔ Meralgia paresthetica
