Questions Flashcards
Patient complains of tingling and burning points to their upper buttock, anterior thigh and back as the locations of the sensation. MMT testing reveals weakness in psoas, quadricpes and visible thigh atrophy. What nerve root could be affected based on the dermatome and myotome examination?
a) L1
b) L4
c) L3
d) S2
A patient is diagnosed with a tumor compressing the juglar foreman. Although very rare, only one cranial nerve has been compromised. The patient c/o weakness in neck, inability to shrug shoulders and difficulty looking down and over. What cranial nerve is injured?
a) accessory
b) abducens
c) vagus
d) hypoglossal
A patient is being examined. The patient is asked to follow a pencil with their eyes as it is moved horizontally, vertically and diagonally. The patient rotates their head following the pencil and is unable to keep head stationary and just moving eyes. The patient also demonstrates a drooping eyelid. What cranial nerve is affected?
a) VI
b) III
c) II
d) VII
