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CARE OF PATIENTS WITH MUSCULOSKELETAL AND CONNECTIVE
TISSUE DISORDERS EXAM LATEST 2026-2027 ACTUAL EXAM WITH
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (100%
VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+| ||PROFESSOR
VERIFIED|| ||BRANDNEW!!!||
What are the signs and symptoms of a strain? - ANSWER-soft
tissue swelling and pain
history of overextension
bleeding (ecchymosis, hemorrhagic spot) present if muscle is torn
What is a dislocation? - ANSWER-the stretching and tearing of
ligaments around a joint with complete displacement of a bone
Where does a dislocation most likely happen? - ANSWER-knee,
shoulder and temporomandibular joint
What are the signs and symptoms of a dislocation? - ANSWER-
history of an outside force pushing from a certain direction
severe pain
muscle spasm
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How to diagnosis a dislocation? - ANSWER-x-ray
What is subluxation? - ANSWER-partial dislocation
What is the treatment for dislocation? - ANSWER-rest, pain
control, and application of heat and cold
reduction of displacement
What is a rotator cuff tear? - ANSWER-Results from repetitive
activity, cannot abduct externally rotate shoulder
A tear in the tissues connecting muscle to bone (tendons) around
the shoulder joint.
Treatment of rotator cuff tear? - ANSWER-rest, sling, support for
the shoulder, and NSAID's for the discomfort
injections of steroids or anti-inflammatory drug
gentle, progressive exercise, heat before exercising the joint
surgical repair may be necessary
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What is an Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury (ACL)? - ANSWER-
the over-stretching or tearing of the anterior cruciate ligament
(ACL) in the knee. A tear may be partial or complete.
How do ACL Injury occurs? - ANSWER-athletic activities, falls,
motor vehicle accidents
Where can the ACL tear from? - ANSWER-femur or tibia, loud
"pop" may be heard
knee gives away
Treatment for ACL injury - ANSWER-continuous passive motion
after surgery, leg brace with fixed-knee flexion
How does an Achilles Tendon rupture occur? - ANSWER-burst of
jumping, pivoting, running
What may predispose to Achilles tendon rupture? - ANSWER-
patients who are diabetic, arthritis, those taking antibiotics
CARE OF PATIENTS WITH MUSCULOSKELETAL AND CONNECTIVE
TISSUE DISORDERS EXAM LATEST 2026-2027 ACTUAL EXAM WITH
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (100%
VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+| ||PROFESSOR
VERIFIED|| ||BRANDNEW!!!||
What are the signs and symptoms of a strain? - ANSWER-soft
tissue swelling and pain
history of overextension
bleeding (ecchymosis, hemorrhagic spot) present if muscle is torn
What is a dislocation? - ANSWER-the stretching and tearing of
ligaments around a joint with complete displacement of a bone
Where does a dislocation most likely happen? - ANSWER-knee,
shoulder and temporomandibular joint
What are the signs and symptoms of a dislocation? - ANSWER-
history of an outside force pushing from a certain direction
severe pain
muscle spasm
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How to diagnosis a dislocation? - ANSWER-x-ray
What is subluxation? - ANSWER-partial dislocation
What is the treatment for dislocation? - ANSWER-rest, pain
control, and application of heat and cold
reduction of displacement
What is a rotator cuff tear? - ANSWER-Results from repetitive
activity, cannot abduct externally rotate shoulder
A tear in the tissues connecting muscle to bone (tendons) around
the shoulder joint.
Treatment of rotator cuff tear? - ANSWER-rest, sling, support for
the shoulder, and NSAID's for the discomfort
injections of steroids or anti-inflammatory drug
gentle, progressive exercise, heat before exercising the joint
surgical repair may be necessary
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What is an Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury (ACL)? - ANSWER-
the over-stretching or tearing of the anterior cruciate ligament
(ACL) in the knee. A tear may be partial or complete.
How do ACL Injury occurs? - ANSWER-athletic activities, falls,
motor vehicle accidents
Where can the ACL tear from? - ANSWER-femur or tibia, loud
"pop" may be heard
knee gives away
Treatment for ACL injury - ANSWER-continuous passive motion
after surgery, leg brace with fixed-knee flexion
How does an Achilles Tendon rupture occur? - ANSWER-burst of
jumping, pivoting, running
What may predispose to Achilles tendon rupture? - ANSWER-
patients who are diabetic, arthritis, those taking antibiotics
