NWHSU NDX Final Exam Questions And
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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 cer...
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 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 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
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e. All of the above 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
True
Which of the following conditions is generally NOT
considered to be classified as purely UMN and/or LMN?
a. Axillary nerve entrapment
b. Parkinsons
c. TOS
d. Celebral Palsy Parkinsons
In general, dysesthesia of the pads of the fingers in considered to be consistent with _______
nerve innervation.
a. Median
b. anterior interosseous
c. radial
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d. ulnar Median
Herpetic Neurglia is an example of ________ sensory
dysesthesia.
a. Sclereotogenous
b. peripheral (cutaneous)
c. myotomal
d. dermatomal dermatomal
A combination of fasciculations and weakness is classically considered to be pathognomonic of:
a. benign hemifascial spasm
b. carpal tunnel syndrome
c. tic disorder
d. Amytrophic lateral Sclerosis Amytrophic lateral Sclerosis
Which of the following prehensile reflex is considered to be the most reliable age-related sign of
cortical dysinhibition.
a. grasp
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b. snout
c. gabellar
d. sucking grasp
The clinical triad of myokymia, stiffness and decreased
myotactic stretch reflex occurs in _______.
a. Guillian-Barr syndrome
b. meniere's disease
c. parkinsonism
d. Issac's syndrome Issac's syndrome
Electromyography is most commonly ordered when there is subjective/objective evidence of
______.
a. dysesthesia
b. weakness
c. pallanesthesia
d. pain weakness
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