NSG-500 Exam 3 {wilkes university}

NSG-500 Exam 3 [Apr-2026]

A tingling sensation radiating from the wrist to the hand on striking the median nerve is a positive ________ sign.

A) Phalen
B) Gower
C) Tinel ✅
D) Homan

Mr. Johnson, age 70, was recently given a diagnosis of degenerative joint disease. Which assessment test would be used to check for joint effusion of his knee?

A) Thomas test
B) Tinel’s sign
C) Bulge sign ✅
D) Phalen’s test

A 16 year old male states that he fell, striking his right shoulder. He complains of pain and decreased range of motion of the shoulder. Physical examination reveals limitations in ROM and a positive Neer’s, Hawkin’s, and drop-arm sign. These findings most likely indicate:

A) A humerus fracture
B) A rotator cuff tear ✅
C) Supracondylar fracture
D) Biceps tendinitis

You are evaluating the equilibrium of a patient. You ask them to stand with eyes closed, feet together and arms at sides. The patient looses their balance. They have a positive:

A) Kernig sign.
B) Homan sing.
C) Murphy test.
D) Romberg sign. ✅………………………………………purchase all the 50 questions and answers at $30 only