MSN 572 Advanced health assessment quiz neuro.Question 1 (1 point)
An 18-year-old college freshman presents to the urgent care center for evaluation of fever headache and neck stiffness. On physical examination the patient is resting quietly and has a flushed face. His vital signs are as follows: ...
msn 572 advanced health assessment quiz neuro quiz question 1 1 point an 18 year old college freshman presents to the urgent care center for evaluation of fever headache and neck stiffness o
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Question 1 (1 point)
An 18-year-old college freshman presents to the urgent care center for evaluation of fever
headache and neck stiffness. On physical examination the patient is resting quietly and has a
flushed face. His vital signs are as follows: temperature 104°F; pulse 110 bpm; and BP 105/70
mm Hg. He has no rashes. During the physical examination you flex the patient's neck and his
hips and knees flex in response indicating meningeal irritation. The name of this positive sign is:
Question 1 options:
Kernig's sign
Brudzinski's sign
Babinski's sign
Lachman's sign
Question 2 (1 point)
Which of the following reflexes is not a cutaneous stimulation reflex?
Question 2 options:
Abdominal reflexes
Cremasteric reflex
Supinator (brachoiradialis reflex)
Plantar responses
Anal reflex
Question 3 (1 point)
A 35-year-old reporter presents to your office for evaluation of back pain and weakness in his
left leg. He was play-wrestling with his nephew and hurt his back 2 weeks ago. He states that he
has noticed tingling in his left leg as well. He has not noticed incontinence of bowel or bladder
function. You perform a physical examination and confirm that he is dragging his left foot when
he walks and that his Achilles reflex is diminished. You diagnose him with a herniated disc.
Which nerve root are you testing with the Achilles reflex?
Question 3 options:
C5 C6
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