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Question 1 of 5

What is the term for a loss of voluntary movement?

A. akinesia

B. aneurysm

C. paraplegia

D. epilepsy

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: akinesia

Question 2 of 5

What is the most important method of diagnosing functional headaches?

A. CT scan

B. Electromyography (EMG)

C. Cerebral blood flow studies

D. Thorough history of the headache

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Thorough history of the headache

Question 3 of 5

A 35 year-old reporter presents to your office for evaluation of back pain and weakness in his left leg. He was play-wrestling with his nephew and hurt his back 2 weeks ago. He states that he has noticed tingling in his left leg as well. He has not noticed incontinence of bowel or bladder function. You perform a physical examination and confirm that he is dragging his left foot when he walks and that his Achilles reflex is diminished. The diagnosis is a herniated disc. Which nerve root are you testing with the Achilles reflex?

A. C5, C6

B. L2, L3, L4

C. S1, S2

D. L4, L5

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: S1, S2

Question 4 of 5

With an action potential, depolarization of the axomembrane is recorded as the gates open, allowing ________ to flow into the axon.

A. potassium ions

B. H+ ions

C. sodium ions

D. all of the above

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: sodium ions

Question 5 of 5

Following a knee arthroplasty, a patient has a continuous passive motion machine for the affected joint. The nurse explains to the patient that this device is used for what purpose?

A. To relieve edema and pain at the incision site

B. To promote early joint mobility and increase knee flexion

C. To prevent venous stasis and the formation of a deep venous thrombosis

D. To improve arterial circulation to the affected extremity to promote healing

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: To promote early joint mobility and increase knee flexion

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