Neck- Level 3

Question 1

Brudzinski’s Sign

Answer 1

Positive when flexing a patient’s neck forward causes them to flex they hip and knees or it causes them pain. A positive test indicates meningitis

Question 2

Carotid Bruit

Answer 2

Audible sound of turbulent blood flow heard over the carotid artery during auscultation. Indicates narrowing of the artery.

Question 3

Kernig’s Sign

Answer 3

Performed by flexing the patient’s hip to 90 degrees then extending their knee. If pain is elicited during the test, the test is positive. A positive test indicates meningitis.