NURS 6512N ADVANCED HEALTH ASSESSMENT &
DIAGNOSTIC REASONING WEEK7-11 | 2025 UPDATE |
MOST TESTED QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS
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
Piriformis syndrome can mimic what other condition? - (ANSWER)Sciatica
Osteoarthritis of the hip produces pain most commonly with which maneuver? -
(ANSWER)Internal rotation of the hip joint
What area is tender with iliopsoas bursitis? - (ANSWER)Tenderness is elicited
over the inguinal ligament.
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. - (ANSWER)
Which cause of shortness of breath is primarily due to a pulmonary etiology? -
(ANSWER)Pneumothorax
DIAGNOSTIC REASONING WEEK7-11 | 2025 UPDATE |
MOST TESTED QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS
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
Piriformis syndrome can mimic what other condition? - (ANSWER)Sciatica
Osteoarthritis of the hip produces pain most commonly with which maneuver? -
(ANSWER)Internal rotation of the hip joint
What area is tender with iliopsoas bursitis? - (ANSWER)Tenderness is elicited
over the inguinal ligament.
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. - (ANSWER)
Which cause of shortness of breath is primarily due to a pulmonary etiology? -
(ANSWER)Pneumothorax
