Nerve Injuries

Question 1

A. Ptn can’t oppose the thumb to little finger. What’s the nerve injured?

Answer 1

Median nerve

Question 2

A. Ptn can’t extend the thumb and fingers. What the nerve injured?

Answer 2

Radial nerve

Question 3

Q. Abduction of the thumb is a function of what nerve?

Answer 3

Radial nerve

Question 4

A. Finger abduction is a function of……?

Answer 4

Ulnar nerve

Question 5

Q. Ptn lost her dorsal (back) hand sensation after trauma. What’s the nerve involved?

Answer 5

Radial nerve

Question 6

Q. Ptn had a laceration wound over his forearm that caused transaction to the median nerve. What’s the name of the pathological process of the distal end of the nerve?

Answer 6

Wallerian degeneration

Question 7

Q. A ptn with( foot drop) can’t dorsiflex his feet after he removed the cast. What never is injured?

Answer 7

Peroneal nerve ( a branch of sciatic nerve )

Question 8

Q. Name the medication that if given within 8 hours it can help with spinal cord injury?

Answer 8

Dexamethasone (steroids)