NR 511Week 5_ Quiz_ Differential Diagnosis and Primary Care Practicum
Week 5: Quiz
Due Aug 8 at 11:59pm Points 15 Questions 15
Available Aug 2 at 12am - Aug 8 at 11:59pm 7 days Time Limit 15 Minutes
Attempt History
Attempt Time Score
LATEST Attempt 1 9 minutes 15 out of 15
Score for this quiz: 15 out
of 15 Submitted Aug 4 at
8:12pm This attempt took 9
minutes.
Question 1 pts
A 55-year-old female patient presents with complaints of
pain and paresthesias in the left ulnar aspect of the
forearm, thumb, and middle finger following a C6 & C7
nerve root dermatomal pattern.
This is known as?
Correct! Cervical
radiculopathy.
Thoracic outlet
syndrome.
Brachial plexus
neuritis.
Peripheral
polyneuropathy.
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,NR 511Week 5_ Quiz_ Differential Diagnosis and Primary Care Practicum
Cervical nerve root compression of C6 and C7 causes
cervical radiculopathy. Brachial plexus neuritis
presents with dysfunction ranging from momentary
paresthesias to completely flail extremities and is
usually caused by injuries to the C5 and C6 nerve
roots. Peripheral polyneuropathy is associated with
distal sensorimotor paresthesia and diminished deep
tendon reflexes. Thoracic outlet syndrome is caused
by compression of the brachial plexus and/or
subclavian vessels as they exit the space between the
superior shoulder girdle and the first rib. Symptoms
are color changes in the hand and sensory changes
and weakness in the fourth and fifth fingers.
Question 1/1
A conservative approach is recommended in the initial
approach to the management of low back pain. Which of
the following would be an appropriate treatment plan for a
32-year-old obese male (BMI 33) diagnosed with an acute
lumbar strain?
Bedrest.
Co
orrrect
ct!
Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs).
Surgery.
Epidural Steroid Injections (ESI).
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It has been proven that rest has little to no effect on
the resolution of LBP. Patients should do whatever
activities are tolerable. Almost 90% of cases resolve
within 1 to 6 weeks thus the initial management
should include non- pharmacologic (masage, heat,
etc.), pharmacological (NSAIDs, short term use of
muscle relaxants) and activity.
Surgery and ESI are not indicated in the initial
management of LBP.
Question 3 pts
A 62-year-old woman presents to the clinic with chronic low back
►
pain. She states she has developed episodes of fecal
incontinence and numbness in her right leg over the last
week. Upon examination the clinician notes decreased
perianal sensation to pinprick. What should the clinician do
next?
Prescribe physical therapy for 6 weeks.
Order a MRI.
Send the patient for Electromyelography (EMG) testing.
Co
orrrect
ct!
Refer the patient to the Emergency Room (ER).
Cauda equina is characterized by loss of
bowel/bladder control or saddle-pattern anesthesia
(perineum). If left untreated, compression can cause
ischemia and permanent nerve damage leading to
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Week 5: Quiz
Due Aug 8 at 11:59pm Points 15 Questions 15
Available Aug 2 at 12am - Aug 8 at 11:59pm 7 days Time Limit 15 Minutes
Attempt History
Attempt Time Score
LATEST Attempt 1 9 minutes 15 out of 15
Score for this quiz: 15 out
of 15 Submitted Aug 4 at
8:12pm This attempt took 9
minutes.
Question 1 pts
A 55-year-old female patient presents with complaints of
pain and paresthesias in the left ulnar aspect of the
forearm, thumb, and middle finger following a C6 & C7
nerve root dermatomal pattern.
This is known as?
Correct! Cervical
radiculopathy.
Thoracic outlet
syndrome.
Brachial plexus
neuritis.
Peripheral
polyneuropathy.
https://chamberlain.instructure.com/courses/85110/ 1/13
quizzes/324264
,NR 511Week 5_ Quiz_ Differential Diagnosis and Primary Care Practicum
Cervical nerve root compression of C6 and C7 causes
cervical radiculopathy. Brachial plexus neuritis
presents with dysfunction ranging from momentary
paresthesias to completely flail extremities and is
usually caused by injuries to the C5 and C6 nerve
roots. Peripheral polyneuropathy is associated with
distal sensorimotor paresthesia and diminished deep
tendon reflexes. Thoracic outlet syndrome is caused
by compression of the brachial plexus and/or
subclavian vessels as they exit the space between the
superior shoulder girdle and the first rib. Symptoms
are color changes in the hand and sensory changes
and weakness in the fourth and fifth fingers.
Question 1/1
A conservative approach is recommended in the initial
approach to the management of low back pain. Which of
the following would be an appropriate treatment plan for a
32-year-old obese male (BMI 33) diagnosed with an acute
lumbar strain?
Bedrest.
Co
orrrect
ct!
Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs).
Surgery.
Epidural Steroid Injections (ESI).
https://chamberlain.instructure.com/courses/85110/ 2/13
quizzes/324264
, NR 511Week 5_ Quiz_ Differential Diagnosis and Primary Care Practicum
It has been proven that rest has little to no effect on
the resolution of LBP. Patients should do whatever
activities are tolerable. Almost 90% of cases resolve
within 1 to 6 weeks thus the initial management
should include non- pharmacologic (masage, heat,
etc.), pharmacological (NSAIDs, short term use of
muscle relaxants) and activity.
Surgery and ESI are not indicated in the initial
management of LBP.
Question 3 pts
A 62-year-old woman presents to the clinic with chronic low back
►
pain. She states she has developed episodes of fecal
incontinence and numbness in her right leg over the last
week. Upon examination the clinician notes decreased
perianal sensation to pinprick. What should the clinician do
next?
Prescribe physical therapy for 6 weeks.
Order a MRI.
Send the patient for Electromyelography (EMG) testing.
Co
orrrect
ct!
Refer the patient to the Emergency Room (ER).
Cauda equina is characterized by loss of
bowel/bladder control or saddle-pattern anesthesia
(perineum). If left untreated, compression can cause
ischemia and permanent nerve damage leading to
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quizzes/324264
