NSG 6001 Knowledge Check 5 ALL ANSWERS 100% CORRECT AID GRADE ‘A’

Question 1 (1 point) A patient with shoulder pain is seen by an orthopedic specialist who notes erythema, warmth, and fluctuance of the shoulder joint. What is the next step in treatment for this patient? Question 1 options: a) Admit to the hospital for intravenous antibiotics b) Inject lidocaine into the joint and reassess in 5 to 10 minutes c) Order a plain radiograph of the shoulder to identify possible fracture d) Perform a shoulder ultrasound to further evaluate the cause Save Next Page Question 2 (1 point) A patient comes to a provider with reports of unilateral arm pain and weakness with mild neck pain. The provider notes that the patient prefers holding the affected arm crossed in front of the throat. A history reveals a recent onset of sexual dysfunction. What does the provider suspect based on this history? Question 2 options: a) Axial neck pain b) Cervical myelopathy c) Diabetic neuropathy d) Facet joint pain Question 3 (1 point) A 45-year-old patient reports a recent onset of unilateral shoulder pain which is described as diffuse and is associated with weakness of the shoulder but no loss of passive range of motion. What does the provider suspect as the cause of these symptoms?