{"id":4480,"date":"2024-10-02T12:27:54","date_gmt":"2024-10-02T12:27:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/?p=4480"},"modified":"2026-03-20T13:50:46","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T21:50:46","slug":"nclex-qotd-brachial-plexus-injury","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-qotd-brachial-plexus-injury","title":{"rendered":"NCLEX-RN\u00ae Question of the Day: Brachial plexus injury"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">In This Article<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-qotd-brachial-plexus-injury\/#The_correct_answer_to_todays_NCLEX-RN%C2%AE_Question_is%E2%80%A6\" >The correct answer to today&#8217;s NCLEX-RN\u00ae Question is&#8230;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-qotd-brachial-plexus-injury\/#Major_Takeaway\" >Major Takeaway<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-qotd-brachial-plexus-injury\/#Incorrect_Answer_Explanations\" >Incorrect Answer Explanations<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Prepare for NCLEX success with today&#8217;s question on brachial plexus injury. Discover the key diagnostic test used to confirm the extent of the nerve damage.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The nurse in the orthopedic clinic is caring for a patient with a suspected brachial plexus injury. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Which diagnostic test should the nurse prepare the patient for to confirm the diagnosis?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A.&nbsp;Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>B.&nbsp;Lumbar puncture<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>C.&nbsp;Muscle biopsy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>D.\u00a0Dynamometric testing\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Scroll down for the correct answer!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_correct_answer_to_todays_NCLEX-RN%C2%AE_Question_is%E2%80%A6\"><\/span>The correct answer to today&#8217;s NCLEX-RN\u00ae Question is&#8230;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A.<strong>&nbsp;Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rationale:&nbsp;<\/strong>The nurse should prepare the client for an MRI, which can be used to evaluate the brachial plexus and the extent of the injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Major_Takeaway\"><\/span>Major Takeaway<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A brachial plexus injury refers to damage to the brachial plexus, a network of nerves that supply motor and sensory innervation to the upper limbs. The diagnosis of brachial plexus injury begins with the client\u2019s history and physical assessment. The assessment can include reflexes, usually absent in those with injury. Additional diagnostic tests include X-rays, computed tomography scan (CT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), which can be used to evaluate the brachial plexus and the extent of the injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"975\" height=\"498\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/image-2.png\" alt=\"DIAGNOSIS\n* History\n* Physical assessment\n- Reflexes\n- Absent in injury\n* Diagnostic tests\n- X-Rays, CT scan, MRI\n- Observe brachial plexus &amp; extent of injury\" class=\"wp-image-7238\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/image-2.png 975w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/image-2.png?resize=300,153 300w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/image-2.png?resize=768,392 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 975px) 100vw, 975px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Incorrect_Answer_Explanations\"><\/span>Incorrect Answer Explanations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>B.\u00a0Lumbar puncture<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rationale:&nbsp;<\/strong>A lumbar puncture is not used to evaluate the brachial plexus but to diagnose infections of the spinal fluid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>C.\u00a0Muscle biopsy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rationale:&nbsp;<\/strong>A muscle biopsy is not used to evaluate&nbsp;brachial plexus injury; instead, it is used to diagnose other conditions such muscular infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>D.\u00a0Dynamometric testing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rationale:\u00a0<\/strong>Dynamometric testing is not used to diagnose\u00a0brachial plexus injury; instead, it is used to test muscle strength.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"osmosis.org\/create\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/12\/Blog_Display_Ads_RN1_2023.png?w=700\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4982\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/12\/Blog_Display_Ads_RN1_2023.png 700w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/12\/Blog_Display_Ads_RN1_2023.png?resize=300,107 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Want more NCLEX-RN\u00ae-style practice questions? 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