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NURS 6512N ADVANCED HEALTH ASSESSMENT
& DIAGNOSTIC REASONING 2026 100% PASS
ASSURED EXAMINATION SOLUTIONS.
Testing the biceps reflex helps localize
lesions in which cervical nerve root? -
correct answer- C5
Testing the brachioradialis reflex helps
localize lesions in which cervical nerve root?
- correct answer- C6
Testing the triceps reflex helps localize
lesions in which cervical nerve root? -
correct answer- C7
Testing the knee jerk reflex helps localize
lesions in which nerve root(s)? - correct
answer- L3/L4
Testing the Achilles reflex helps localize
lesions in which nerve root(s)? - correct
answer- L5/S1
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What is being tested with a monofilament for
diabetic neuropathy? - correct answer- Intact
sensation
Decreased sensation to monofilament testing in
the feet of a patient with diabetes may
indicate an increased risk of which
complication? - correct answer- Skin ulcers
Where is the dermatome that corresponds to the
C6 nerve root? - correct answer- In the thumb
and 1st web space
Where is the dermatome that corresponds
approximately to the T10 nerve root? - correct
answer- At the level of the umbilicus
Which is TRUE regarding Hoffman's maneuver? -
correct answer- It indicates upper motor
neuron involvement.
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What is a positive Lhermitte's sign? - correct
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? - correct
answer- Positive foraminal compression test
What type of headache might present with a
"thunderclap" intense onset of pain? - correct
answer- Headache due to a subarachnoid
hemorrhage
What type of headache is often associated with
symptoms of nausea, photophobia, and
phonophobia - correct answer- Migraine
headache
Which cranial nerve (CN) affects the sensory
as well as the motor function of the face? -
correct answer- trigeminal nerve
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What cranial nerve (CN) palsy leads to the eye
not being able to move laterally on exam? -
correct answer- CN VI: abducens nerve
Which three cranial nerves control ocular
movements? - correct answer- III, IV, and VI
How do you test for an afferent pupillary
defect on a physical examination? - correct
answer- Using the swinging flashlight test
What is a Snellen chart used for during a
cranial nerve examination? - correct answer-
To test visual acuity
Which cranial nerve (CN) do the Weber and
Rinne tests evaluate? - correct answer- CN
VIII: cochlear nerve
Which cranial nerves (CN) are tested by asking
the patient to elevate their palate by saying
"AH?" - correct answer- CN X: vagus nerve and
CN IX: glossopharyngeal nerve
NURS 6512N ADVANCED HEALTH ASSESSMENT
& DIAGNOSTIC REASONING 2026 100% PASS
ASSURED EXAMINATION SOLUTIONS.
Testing the biceps reflex helps localize
lesions in which cervical nerve root? -
correct answer- C5
Testing the brachioradialis reflex helps
localize lesions in which cervical nerve root?
- correct answer- C6
Testing the triceps reflex helps localize
lesions in which cervical nerve root? -
correct answer- C7
Testing the knee jerk reflex helps localize
lesions in which nerve root(s)? - correct
answer- L3/L4
Testing the Achilles reflex helps localize
lesions in which nerve root(s)? - correct
answer- L5/S1
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What is being tested with a monofilament for
diabetic neuropathy? - correct answer- Intact
sensation
Decreased sensation to monofilament testing in
the feet of a patient with diabetes may
indicate an increased risk of which
complication? - correct answer- Skin ulcers
Where is the dermatome that corresponds to the
C6 nerve root? - correct answer- In the thumb
and 1st web space
Where is the dermatome that corresponds
approximately to the T10 nerve root? - correct
answer- At the level of the umbilicus
Which is TRUE regarding Hoffman's maneuver? -
correct answer- It indicates upper motor
neuron involvement.
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What is a positive Lhermitte's sign? - correct
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? - correct
answer- Positive foraminal compression test
What type of headache might present with a
"thunderclap" intense onset of pain? - correct
answer- Headache due to a subarachnoid
hemorrhage
What type of headache is often associated with
symptoms of nausea, photophobia, and
phonophobia - correct answer- Migraine
headache
Which cranial nerve (CN) affects the sensory
as well as the motor function of the face? -
correct answer- trigeminal nerve
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What cranial nerve (CN) palsy leads to the eye
not being able to move laterally on exam? -
correct answer- CN VI: abducens nerve
Which three cranial nerves control ocular
movements? - correct answer- III, IV, and VI
How do you test for an afferent pupillary
defect on a physical examination? - correct
answer- Using the swinging flashlight test
What is a Snellen chart used for during a
cranial nerve examination? - correct answer-
To test visual acuity
Which cranial nerve (CN) do the Weber and
Rinne tests evaluate? - correct answer- CN
VIII: cochlear nerve
Which cranial nerves (CN) are tested by asking
the patient to elevate their palate by saying
"AH?" - correct answer- CN X: vagus nerve and
CN IX: glossopharyngeal nerve
