MUSCULOSKELETAL AND CRANIAL NERVE ASSESSMENT

MOTOR SYSTEM

100

100: True or false: Parkinson's is caused by high dopamine levels

False, dopamine is low 

200

200: How do you preform a Romberg test? 

A. Have the patient "hold a pizza box" for 20-30 seconds

B. Have the patient put their finger to their nose 

C. Have the patient stand and close their eyes while you assess for swaying or loss of balance 

C. Have the patient stand and close their eyes while you assess for swaying or loss of balance

300

300: True or false, Guillain-Barre syndrome's first sign is flu like symptoms

True

400

400: Which disorder is caused by IgG mediated attack on pre-synaptic voltage-gated calcium channels? 

A. Eaton-Lambert syndrome 

B. Myasthenia Gravis 

C. Parkinson's

A. Eaton-lambert syndrome

500

500. Patients with Myasthenia Gravis require _____ doses of non-depolarizing neuromuscular blockade 

A. increased

B. decreased 

C. no change in

B. decreased 

UPPER EXTREMITY JOINTS

100

The shoulder is an example of this type of joint

What is a Synovial Joint?

200

name 3 rotator cuff muscles

supraspinatus, infraspinatus, subscapularis, teres minor

400

The temporomandibular joint is an example of this type of joint

What is a Condylar Joint?

LOWER EXTREMITY JOINTS & HIPS AND SPINE

100

cartilage known as the shock absorber of the knee

meniscus

200

What is a possible finding when assessing the ankle and feet that would suggest arthritis or gout?

•A) Tenderness over the Achilles tendon

•B) c

•C) Tenderness over the calcaneus

•D) Tenderness along the tibia

Correct answer: B) Tenderness over the metatarsophalangeal joints

300

the lateral movement of the patella instead of into the trochlear groove with flexion and extension indicates

patellofemoral instability

400

Where is the sciatic nerve located?

•A) In the lumbar region

•B) Midway between the greater trochanter and the ischial tuberosity

•C) Just below the iliac crest

•D) On the posterior aspect of the knee

Correct answer: B) Midway between the greater trochanter and the ischial tuberosity

ACHES AND PAINS

100

chronic autoimmune disease characterized by symmetrical joint pain and periods of remission and exacerbation

what is rheumatoid arthritis?

200

Knee injury characterized by an immediate popping sensation, pain, swelling, and difficulty walking

what is an ACL tear?

300

This type of pain is the 2nd most common reason for seeking medical attention

what is low back pain?

400

The part of the vertebral disc that actually herniates

What is a Nucleus Pulposus?

500

painful movement common with subacromial and/or subdeltoid bursitis

raising arm overhead

CRANIAL NERVES

100

100: Which cranial nerve has a branch called the recurrent laryngeal nerve

A. Glossopharyngeal

B. Hypoglossal

C. Vagus

D. Optic

C. Vagus

200

200. Which cranial nerve is tested by sense of smell

A. CN II

B. CN I

C. CN III

B.CN I, olfactory 

300

300 Bell's palsy affects which cranial nerve?

A. Trigeminal

B. Trochlear

C. Abducens

D. Facial

D. Facial 

400

400. True or false, the rinne test evaluates lateralization

False: (the webber test is for lateralization and the rinne test is for conductive)

500

500. Parasympathetic output is carried by which cranial nerves

A. 2, 4, 9, 10

B. 3, 7, 9, 10

C. 1, 2, 10, 12

B. 3, 7, 9, 10 (oculomotor, facial, glossopharyngeal and vagus)