Test Bank For Advanced Health
Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning
4th Edition
Testing the biceps reflex helps localize lesions in which cervical nerve root? - ANSWERSC5
Testing the brachioradialis reflex helps localize lesions in which cervical nerve root? -
ANSWERSC6
Testing the triceps reflex helps localize lesions in which cervical nerve root? - ANSWERSC7
Testing the knee jerk reflex helps localize lesions in which nerve root(s)? - ANSWERSL3/L4
Testing the Achilles reflex helps localize lesions in which nerve root(s)? - ANSWERSL5/S1
What is being tested with a monofilament for diabetic neuropathy? - ANSWERSIntact
sensation
Decreased sensation to monofilament testing in the feet of a patient with diabetes may
indicate an increased risk of which complication? - ANSWERSSkin ulcers
Where is the dermatome that corresponds to the C6 nerve root? - ANSWERSIn the thumb
and 1st web space
Where is the dermatome that corresponds approximately to the T10 nerve root? -
ANSWERSAt the level of the umbilicus
Which is TRUE regarding Hoffman's maneuver? - ANSWERSIt indicates upper motor neuron
involvement.
,What is a positive Lhermitte's sign? - ANSWERSIt 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? -
ANSWERSPositive foraminal compression test
What type of headache might present with a "thunderclap" intense onset of pain? -
ANSWERSHeadache due to a subarachnoid hemorrhage
What type of headache is often associated with symptoms of nausea, photophobia, and
phonophobia - ANSWERSMigraine headache
Which cranial nerve (CN) affects the sensory as well as the motor function of the face? -
ANSWERStrigeminal nerve
What cranial nerve (CN) palsy leads to the eye not being able to move laterally on exam? -
ANSWERSCN VI: abducens nerve
Which three cranial nerves control ocular movements? - ANSWERSIII, IV, and VI
How do you test for an afferent pupillary defect on a physical examination? -
ANSWERSUsing the swinging flashlight test
What is a Snellen chart used for during a cranial nerve examination? - ANSWERSTo test
visual acuity
Which cranial nerve (CN) do the Weber and Rinne tests evaluate? - ANSWERSCN VIII:
cochlear nerve
Which cranial nerves (CN) are tested by asking the patient to elevate their palate by saying
"AH?" - ANSWERSCN X: vagus nerve and CN IX: glossopharyngeal nerve
, Which cranial nerve (CN) is tested by asking the patient to turn their head against
resistance? - ANSWERSCN XI: accessory nerve
Which cranial nerve (CN) is tested by asking the patient to move their tongue from side to
side? - ANSWERSCN XII: hypoglossal nerve
Which condition most commonly causes sacroiliitis or pain in the sacroiliac joints? -
ANSWERSAnkylosing spondylitis
Pain and tenderness over the lateral hip are most commonly seen in which condition? -
ANSWERSTrochanteric bursitis
Pain and burning in the anterior and lateral thigh are usually due to what condition? -
ANSWERSMeralgia paresthetica
Piriformis syndrome can mimic what other condition? - ANSWERSSciatica
Osteoarthritis of the hip produces pain most commonly with which maneuver? -
ANSWERSInternal rotation of the hip joint
What area is tender with iliopsoas bursitis? - ANSWERSTenderness 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. - ANSWERS
Which cause of shortness of breath is primarily due to a pulmonary etiology? -
ANSWERSPneumothorax
Which statement demonstrates the correct path of cardiac blood flow? - ANSWERSBlood
flows from the left atrium to the left ventricle through the mitral valve.
Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning
4th Edition
Testing the biceps reflex helps localize lesions in which cervical nerve root? - ANSWERSC5
Testing the brachioradialis reflex helps localize lesions in which cervical nerve root? -
ANSWERSC6
Testing the triceps reflex helps localize lesions in which cervical nerve root? - ANSWERSC7
Testing the knee jerk reflex helps localize lesions in which nerve root(s)? - ANSWERSL3/L4
Testing the Achilles reflex helps localize lesions in which nerve root(s)? - ANSWERSL5/S1
What is being tested with a monofilament for diabetic neuropathy? - ANSWERSIntact
sensation
Decreased sensation to monofilament testing in the feet of a patient with diabetes may
indicate an increased risk of which complication? - ANSWERSSkin ulcers
Where is the dermatome that corresponds to the C6 nerve root? - ANSWERSIn the thumb
and 1st web space
Where is the dermatome that corresponds approximately to the T10 nerve root? -
ANSWERSAt the level of the umbilicus
Which is TRUE regarding Hoffman's maneuver? - ANSWERSIt indicates upper motor neuron
involvement.
,What is a positive Lhermitte's sign? - ANSWERSIt 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? -
ANSWERSPositive foraminal compression test
What type of headache might present with a "thunderclap" intense onset of pain? -
ANSWERSHeadache due to a subarachnoid hemorrhage
What type of headache is often associated with symptoms of nausea, photophobia, and
phonophobia - ANSWERSMigraine headache
Which cranial nerve (CN) affects the sensory as well as the motor function of the face? -
ANSWERStrigeminal nerve
What cranial nerve (CN) palsy leads to the eye not being able to move laterally on exam? -
ANSWERSCN VI: abducens nerve
Which three cranial nerves control ocular movements? - ANSWERSIII, IV, and VI
How do you test for an afferent pupillary defect on a physical examination? -
ANSWERSUsing the swinging flashlight test
What is a Snellen chart used for during a cranial nerve examination? - ANSWERSTo test
visual acuity
Which cranial nerve (CN) do the Weber and Rinne tests evaluate? - ANSWERSCN VIII:
cochlear nerve
Which cranial nerves (CN) are tested by asking the patient to elevate their palate by saying
"AH?" - ANSWERSCN X: vagus nerve and CN IX: glossopharyngeal nerve
, Which cranial nerve (CN) is tested by asking the patient to turn their head against
resistance? - ANSWERSCN XI: accessory nerve
Which cranial nerve (CN) is tested by asking the patient to move their tongue from side to
side? - ANSWERSCN XII: hypoglossal nerve
Which condition most commonly causes sacroiliitis or pain in the sacroiliac joints? -
ANSWERSAnkylosing spondylitis
Pain and tenderness over the lateral hip are most commonly seen in which condition? -
ANSWERSTrochanteric bursitis
Pain and burning in the anterior and lateral thigh are usually due to what condition? -
ANSWERSMeralgia paresthetica
Piriformis syndrome can mimic what other condition? - ANSWERSSciatica
Osteoarthritis of the hip produces pain most commonly with which maneuver? -
ANSWERSInternal rotation of the hip joint
What area is tender with iliopsoas bursitis? - ANSWERSTenderness 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. - ANSWERS
Which cause of shortness of breath is primarily due to a pulmonary etiology? -
ANSWERSPneumothorax
Which statement demonstrates the correct path of cardiac blood flow? - ANSWERSBlood
flows from the left atrium to the left ventricle through the mitral valve.
