NWHSU NDX Final Exam Questions with Complete Solutions

A study by Rubinstein, et al. defined a group of clinical exam tests that could identify the presence of cervical spine radiculopathy when there is no evidence of neurological deficit. These tests included all of the following EXCEPT: a. upper limb tension b. Neer's test c. spurlings d. cervical spine distraction e. upper limb tension - ANSWER-Neer's test Among the general population, musculoskeletal pain and injury rank second only to _________ conditions as the most common reasons for visiting a physician. a. Upper respiratory b. Dermatological c. Endocrine d. Cardiovascular - ANSWER-Upper respiratory A study by Wainner, et al. defined a group of clinical exam tests that could identify with 90% probability the presence of cervical spine radiculopathy. These tests include all the following except: a. cervical spine distraction b. ipsilateral cervical spine rotation less than 80 degrees c. upper limb tension d. spurling - ANSWER-ipsilateral cervical spine rotation less than 80 degrees In order to diagnose cervical spine radiculopathy in which the underlying pathology is inflammation of the nerve root, without frank herniation or intervertebral encroachment, the neurological examination may be unrevealing. T or F - ANSWER-True Upper extremity pain originating from the cervico-thoracic region may result from neuromusculoskeletal conditions such as" a. TOS b. Peripheral neuropathy c. cervical spine myelopathy d. myofascial syndrome e. All of the above - ANSWER-All of the above In cases of nerve root compression, the neurologic exam will likely reveal loss of the associated myotatic stretch reflex, segmental motor component and/or dermatomal sensation. T or F - ANSWER-True