Physiological AdaptationQuestion 1259 of 2368
Which finding would be considered a positive Brudzinski's sign?
- The knee cannot be fully extended with the hip flexed at 90 degrees.
- The jaw contracts when the back of the throat is touched.
- The hips and knees flex on their own when the neck is passively flexed.
- The infant's fingers spread when the foot is touched.
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Correct answer: The hips and knees flex on their own when the neck is passively flexed.
When the examiner flexes the neck and the hips and knees automatically flex, the test is positive, showing meningeal irritation.
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Practice the topic "Physiological Adaptation"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026