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2 1. Which ethnic group is most susceptible to developing carpal tunnel syndrome? a. Hispanic b. African American c. Caucasian d. Asian 2

3 2. Which of the following statements is most accurate about the median nerve in the carpal tunnel region? a. It has more sensory than motor fibers b. When damaged it produces atrophy and weakness first c. Nerve compression symptoms are felt mostly in the ulnar aspect of the hand d. It shares the carpal tunnel with the ulnar nerve 3. Another common site of median nerve compression that is easy to mislabel as carpal tunnel syndrome is: a. Against the flexor carpi ulnaris muscle in the cubital tunnel b. Under the pectoralis major muscle c. Under the extensor retinaculum of the wrist d. Between the two heads of the pronator teres muscle 3

4 4. Which of the following conditions is likely to aggravate the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome? a. Lateral epicondylitis b. Bicipital tendinosis c. Hyperthermia d. Diabetes 5. An increase of night pain in carpal tunnel syndrome is most likely the result of: a. Wrist position while sleeping b. Vitamin D deficiency c. Hyperthyroidism d. Motor signal stimulation 4

5 6. The primary goal of neural mobilization techniques in carpal tunnel syndrome treatment is: a. Increasing the nerve s stretch reflex b. Encouraging the nerve s sliding movement within the limb c. Reducing trigger point activity adjacent to the nerve d. Increasing circulation to the damaged nerve 5

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14 1. Which ethnic group is most susceptible to developing carpal tunnel syndrome? a. Hispanic b. African American c. Caucasian d. Asian 14

15 2. Which of the following statements is most accurate about the median nerve in the carpal tunnel region? a. It has more sensory than motor fibers b. When damaged it produces atrophy and weakness first c. Nerve compression symptoms are felt mostly in the ulnar aspect of the hand d. It shares the carpal tunnel with the ulnar nerve 3. Another common site of median nerve compression that is easy to mislabel as carpal tunnel syndrome is: a. Against the flexor carpi ulnaris muscle in the cubital tunnel b. Under the pectoralis major muscle c. Under the extensor retinaculum of the wrist d. Between the two heads of the pronator teres muscle 15

16 4. Which of the following conditions is likely to aggravate the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome? a. Lateral epicondylitis b. Bicipital tendinosis c. Hyperthermia d. Diabetes 5. An increase of night pain in carpal tunnel syndrome is most likely the result of: a. Wrist position while sleeping b. Vitamin D deficiency c. Hyperthyroidism d. Motor signal stimulation 16

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1. Which ethnic group is most susceptible to developing carpal tunnel syndrome? a. Hispanic b. African American c. Caucasian d.

1 1. Which ethnic group is most susceptible to developing carpal tunnel syndrome? a. Hispanic b. African American c. Caucasian d. Asian 2. Which of the following statements is most accurate about the median