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Positioning Quiz

Positioning Quiz

Question 1 of 16

1

Which of the following shows the most common postoperative peripheral neuropathy?

Select one of the following:

  • brachial plexus

  • ulnar nerve

  • common peroneal nerve

  • median nerve

Explanation

Question 2 of 16

1

Injury to this nerve eventually leads to claw hand

Select one of the following:

  • median

  • radial

  • ulnar

  • musculocutaneous

Explanation

Question 3 of 16

1

Injury to this nerve prevents abduction and opposition of the fifth finger

Select one of the following:

  • median

  • radial

  • ulnar

  • musculocutaneous

Explanation

Question 4 of 16

1

Abduction of the right arm greater than 90 degrees or turning the head to the left may injure this structure

Select one of the following:

  • interscalene nerve

  • ulnar nerve

  • brachial plexus

  • musculocutaneous nerve

Explanation

Question 5 of 16

1

Spreading the sternum during open heart surgery may injure the ...

Select one of the following:

  • intercostal nerve

  • abdominal nerve

  • brachial plexus

  • ilioinguinal nerve

Explanation

Question 6 of 16

1

Which nerve is compressed when pressure is applied to the spiral groove of the humerus?

Select one of the following:

  • brachial plexus

  • musculocutaneous

  • radial

  • median

Explanation

Question 7 of 16

1

Injury to this nerve results in decreased sensation over the dorsal surface of the lateral three and one-half fingers

Select one of the following:

  • ulnar

  • radial

  • median

  • musculocutaneous

Explanation

Question 8 of 16

1

This nerve may be damaged during intravenous starts

Select one of the following:

  • ulnar

  • radial

  • musculocutaneous

  • median

Explanation

Question 9 of 16

1

When this nerve is injured, opposition of the first and fifth digits is precluded

Select one of the following:

  • radial

  • ulnar

  • musculocutaneous

  • median

Explanation

Question 10 of 16

1

Injury to the musculocutaneous nerve results in inability to:

Select one of the following:

  • flex the arm

  • oppose the thumb

  • extend the elbow

  • extend the wrist

Explanation

Question 11 of 16

1

The patient has weakened skeletal muscle function below the knee. Which nerve is injured?

Select one of the following:

  • sciatic

  • femoral

  • common peroneal

  • tibial

Explanation

Question 12 of 16

1

The most frequently damaged nerve in the lower extremity is the:

Select one of the following:

  • tibial

  • common peroneal

  • sciatic

  • femoral

Explanation

Question 13 of 16

1

The patient's foot has been placed in plantar flexion for an extended period of time. What nerve is commonly injured in this scenario?

Select one of the following:

  • sciatic

  • tibial

  • femoral

  • common peroneal

Explanation

Question 14 of 16

1

Which nerve may be compressed against the pelvic brim by a self-retaining retractor?

Select one of the following:

  • tibial

  • common peroneal

  • sciatic

  • femoral

Explanation

Question 15 of 16

1

Which of the following is a terminal branch of the femoral nerve?

Select one of the following:

  • saphenous

  • obturator

  • tibial

  • sciatic

Explanation

Question 16 of 16

1

Inability to adduct the thigh occurs when the ______ nerve is injured

Select one of the following:

  • sciatic

  • obturator

  • saphenous

  • tibial

Explanation

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