More Questions on Pathophysiology of the Nervous System

More Questions on Pathophysiology of the Nervous System ( 19 Questions)

A nurse is caring for a client who has cervical radiculopathy due to a herniated disc at C6-C7 level. Which of the following muscles should the nurse assess for weakness?


Correct Answer: B

Choice A reason:

This is incorrect because biceps brachii is innervated by C5-C6 nerve roots, which are not affected by a herniated disc at C6-C7 level.

Choice B reason:

This is the correct answer because triceps brachii is innervated by C6-C8 nerve roots, which are affected by a herniated disc at C6-C7 level.

Choice C reason:

This is incorrect because deltoid is innervated by C5-C6 nerve roots, which are not affected by a herniated disc at C6-C7 level.

Choice D reason:

This is incorrect because trapezius is innervated by cranial nerve XI (spinal accessory nerve), which is not affected by a herniated disc at C6-C7 level.




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