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Nurs 5220 Advanced Health Assessment Exam 2 Newest 2025 Actual Exam Complete 200 Questions And Correct Answers(Verified Answers)|Already Graded A+
Explain how to test Point Location? - ANSWER-Touch an area of the patients skin and the removed the stimulus, ask the patient to point to the area where they felt touched.
And absent or diminished Abdominal Reflex can indicate a lesion in the ____ spinal cord (T__ to T__). - ANSWER- Thoracic Spinal Cord (T7 to T11)
How does one test the Cremasteric Reflex? - ANSWER-This reflex is tested in male patients by stroking the inner thigh, the testicles and scrotum should retract on the same side as the stimulus.
A diminished or absent Cremasteric Reflex could suggest a lesion in what spinal segment? - ANSWER-L1 - L2
How is the Biceps Reflex Tested? - ANSWER-The tendon of biceps brachii is stretched briefly by tapping it with a hammer. 1 / 4
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This activates a reflex arc resulting in contraction of the biceps muscle and flexion at the elbow.
What spinal segment is associated with the Biceps Reflex? -
ANSWER-C5-C6
How is the Brachioradialis Reflex Tested? - ANSWER-Strike the brachioradialis tendon about 1-2 inches above the wrist, near the radius.
Which spinal segments are associated with Brachioradialis Reflex? - ANSWER-C5-C6
How is the Tricep Reflex Tested? - ANSWER-With the patients arm hanging freely at 90 degrees angle, strike the triceps tendon just above the elbow
What spinal segment is associated to the Tricep Reflex? -
ANSWER-C6, C7, C8
How do you test the Patellar Reflex? - ANSWER-Patient sits with legs dangling or upper leg lifted and supported by examiner; tap below patella, knee should extend 2 / 4
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What spinal segment is associated with the Patellar Reflex? -
ANSWER-L2-L4
How do you test the Achilles Reflex? - ANSWER-Position person with knee flexed; hold foot in dorsiflexion and strike Achilles tendon directly
What spinal segment is associate with the Achilles Reflex? -
ANSWER-S1-S2
DTR Scoring System 0 - ANSWER-No response
DTR Scoring System 1+ - ANSWER-Diminished and sluggish
DTR Scoring System 2+ - ANSWER-Normal and Expected
DTR Scoring System +3 - ANSWER-Brisket than normal
DTR Scoring System 4+ - ANSWER-Very Brisk, hyperactive
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How do you test for Tinels Sign? - ANSWER-Tap over the median nerve on the flexor surface of the wrist (Tinel = tap)
What would indicate a Positive Reponse to the Tinel's Sign? - ANSWER-A tingling sensation or shooting pain felt in the fingers along the path of the median nerve
What is Tinel's Sign used to assess for? - ANSWER-Carpal Tunnel
Nuchal rigidity is a positive sign for what condition? - ANSWER-Meningitis
What is Brudzinski's sign? - ANSWER-After forced flexion of the neck there is a reflex flexion of the hip and knee and abduction of the leg.
How to test for Kernig's sign? - ANSWER-Raise the child's leg with the knee flexed. Then extend the child's leg at the knee. If any resistance is noted or pain is felt, the result is a positive Kernig sign. This is a common finding in meningitis.
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