NR511 WEEK 7&8 MUSCULOSKELETAL AND ANIMAL
BITES/WOUNDS (FINAL EXAM) || ACCURATE AND FREQUENTLY
ASKED QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT ANSWERS|| LATEST AND
COMPLETE UPDATE WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS GRADED A+||
SURE PASS!!
What is carpal tunnel syndrome and what is it characterized by? Treatment ?
•Inflammation of the Median Nerve
•Characterized by: wrist achiness that radiates to the base of the thumb on the
palm of the hand; may be awakened at night with pain and numbness in the area
•Initial treatment is wrist splint and NSAID
What age group of people are more likely to have a rotator cuff tear or generative
arthritis?
Older patients (older than 55 years)
•Fractures and dislocations related to falls also occur in this age-group.
patients less than 30 typically present with what?
glenohumeral dislocation
•impingement syndrome is most likely in middle-age patients.
s/s of shoulder pain
diff diagnosis
management
What is the assessment for shoulder dislocation?
, pain noted when shrugging shoulders
•Due to excessive pressure put on the shoulders
cause/risk factors for herniated disc
Most common areas for herniated disc?
•L4-L5 (weakness in the great toe)
Evaluation for herniated disc
•Straight leg test: with patient in supine position, elevate affected leg; if this
elicits back and sciatic nerve pain, this is a positive test for herniated disc
•Patient is unable to walk on toes or heels
ways to improve health with herniated disc
•Cessation of smoking, weight reduction, good posture and body mechanics, and
adherence to an exercise regimen are all ways to improve health and prevent
recurrence of a herniated disc
knee pain
What is Patellofemoral dysfunction, how is it assessed and what is the treatment?
encompasses a continuum of disorders due to overuse of the knee
•The McMurray test is used to evaluate individuals for tears in the meniscus
Management is conservative with NSAIDs and quadriceps-strengthening exercises
What is the phalen's test?
involves flexing the wrist for 60 seconds, leads to painor paraesthesia in the
median nerve
What is the anterior draw test?
used in initial clinical assessment of suspected rupture of the cruciate ligaments in
the knee.
Differential diagnoses for acute and chronic low back pain include?
BITES/WOUNDS (FINAL EXAM) || ACCURATE AND FREQUENTLY
ASKED QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT ANSWERS|| LATEST AND
COMPLETE UPDATE WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS GRADED A+||
SURE PASS!!
What is carpal tunnel syndrome and what is it characterized by? Treatment ?
•Inflammation of the Median Nerve
•Characterized by: wrist achiness that radiates to the base of the thumb on the
palm of the hand; may be awakened at night with pain and numbness in the area
•Initial treatment is wrist splint and NSAID
What age group of people are more likely to have a rotator cuff tear or generative
arthritis?
Older patients (older than 55 years)
•Fractures and dislocations related to falls also occur in this age-group.
patients less than 30 typically present with what?
glenohumeral dislocation
•impingement syndrome is most likely in middle-age patients.
s/s of shoulder pain
diff diagnosis
management
What is the assessment for shoulder dislocation?
, pain noted when shrugging shoulders
•Due to excessive pressure put on the shoulders
cause/risk factors for herniated disc
Most common areas for herniated disc?
•L4-L5 (weakness in the great toe)
Evaluation for herniated disc
•Straight leg test: with patient in supine position, elevate affected leg; if this
elicits back and sciatic nerve pain, this is a positive test for herniated disc
•Patient is unable to walk on toes or heels
ways to improve health with herniated disc
•Cessation of smoking, weight reduction, good posture and body mechanics, and
adherence to an exercise regimen are all ways to improve health and prevent
recurrence of a herniated disc
knee pain
What is Patellofemoral dysfunction, how is it assessed and what is the treatment?
encompasses a continuum of disorders due to overuse of the knee
•The McMurray test is used to evaluate individuals for tears in the meniscus
Management is conservative with NSAIDs and quadriceps-strengthening exercises
What is the phalen's test?
involves flexing the wrist for 60 seconds, leads to painor paraesthesia in the
median nerve
What is the anterior draw test?
used in initial clinical assessment of suspected rupture of the cruciate ligaments in
the knee.
Differential diagnoses for acute and chronic low back pain include?
