NSG 6020 -ORTHOPEDICS ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR\ALREADY
GRADED A+
When examining the foot of a patient, the nurse practitioner notes tenderness of the
posterior medial malleolus. This could be suggestive of: - ANSWER-Tibial
tendinitis
When testing hand grip strength on a patient, the nurse practitioner asks the patient
to squeeze which finger(s)?: - ANSWER-Second and third fingers
A thickened nodule overlying the flexor tendon of the 4th finger and possibly the
5th finger near the distal palmar crease is suggestive of: - ANSWER-Dupuytren's
contracture
The forward slippage of one vertebrae resulting in spinal cord compression is
referred to as: - ANSWER-Spondylolisthesis
Apatient complains of shooting pains below the knee radiating into the lateral leg
and calf. This type of low back pain is referred to as: - ANSWER-radicular low
back pain
Thenar atrophy suggests: - ANSWER-A median nerve disorder
What test is performed when the nurse practitioner instructs the patient to hold his
wrists in flexion for 60 seconds while pressing back on his hands together to form
right angles: - ANSWER-phalen's test
When inspecting the should and shoulder girdle, the rounded lateral aspect of the
should appears flattened. This finding could be associated with: - ANSWER-
Anterior should dislocation
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, When inspecting the shoulder and shoulder girdle, an elevation of the right should
was noted this finding could be associated with: - ANSWER-Scoliosis
On examination of the foot, the nurse practitioner notes acute inflammation of the
first metatarsophalangeal joint. This finding could be consistent wit h - ANSWER-
Gout
Decreased spinal mobility in the lumbar region could be suggestive of: -
ANSWER-osteoarthritis
When performing a musculoskeletal examination, the nurse practitioner instructs
the patient to move his arm behind himself. This motion of the should girdle would
be an example of: - ANSWER-Extension
Passive flexion, valgus stress, and internal rotation of the lower leg evaluate the: -
ANSWER-medial meniscus
A 35 year old female patient presents to the nurse practitioner with complaints of
pain in the joints of both hands accompanied by stiffness, especially in the morning
with tenderness and warmth to touch. Examination reveals swelling of the synovial
tissue and limitation of motion. These findings are consistent with: - ANSWER-
rheumatoid arthritis
With the patient in the dorsal decubitus position, have him slowly extend the knee
while maintaining the varus stress and external rotation. If a snap on the medial
joint line is palpated, this may indicate a positive test for a : - ANSWER-medial
meniscal tear
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AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR\ALREADY
GRADED A+
When examining the foot of a patient, the nurse practitioner notes tenderness of the
posterior medial malleolus. This could be suggestive of: - ANSWER-Tibial
tendinitis
When testing hand grip strength on a patient, the nurse practitioner asks the patient
to squeeze which finger(s)?: - ANSWER-Second and third fingers
A thickened nodule overlying the flexor tendon of the 4th finger and possibly the
5th finger near the distal palmar crease is suggestive of: - ANSWER-Dupuytren's
contracture
The forward slippage of one vertebrae resulting in spinal cord compression is
referred to as: - ANSWER-Spondylolisthesis
Apatient complains of shooting pains below the knee radiating into the lateral leg
and calf. This type of low back pain is referred to as: - ANSWER-radicular low
back pain
Thenar atrophy suggests: - ANSWER-A median nerve disorder
What test is performed when the nurse practitioner instructs the patient to hold his
wrists in flexion for 60 seconds while pressing back on his hands together to form
right angles: - ANSWER-phalen's test
When inspecting the should and shoulder girdle, the rounded lateral aspect of the
should appears flattened. This finding could be associated with: - ANSWER-
Anterior should dislocation
1
, When inspecting the shoulder and shoulder girdle, an elevation of the right should
was noted this finding could be associated with: - ANSWER-Scoliosis
On examination of the foot, the nurse practitioner notes acute inflammation of the
first metatarsophalangeal joint. This finding could be consistent wit h - ANSWER-
Gout
Decreased spinal mobility in the lumbar region could be suggestive of: -
ANSWER-osteoarthritis
When performing a musculoskeletal examination, the nurse practitioner instructs
the patient to move his arm behind himself. This motion of the should girdle would
be an example of: - ANSWER-Extension
Passive flexion, valgus stress, and internal rotation of the lower leg evaluate the: -
ANSWER-medial meniscus
A 35 year old female patient presents to the nurse practitioner with complaints of
pain in the joints of both hands accompanied by stiffness, especially in the morning
with tenderness and warmth to touch. Examination reveals swelling of the synovial
tissue and limitation of motion. These findings are consistent with: - ANSWER-
rheumatoid arthritis
With the patient in the dorsal decubitus position, have him slowly extend the knee
while maintaining the varus stress and external rotation. If a snap on the medial
joint line is palpated, this may indicate a positive test for a : - ANSWER-medial
meniscal tear
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