Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) — Question 32

Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by entrapment of the

Answer options

• A. medical nerve.
• B. tibial nerve.
• C. radial nerve.
• D. ulnar nerve.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, the medical nerve, as carpal tunnel syndrome specifically involves the compression of the median nerve within the carpal tunnel. The tibial nerve, radial nerve, and ulnar nerve are not involved in this condition, making those options incorrect.