MSN610 Module 3 Quiz - SG4 Questions & Answers(RATED A+)

External rotation -ANSWER While supine, have the patient place the lateral aspect of the foot on the knee of the other leg, move the flexed leg toward the table Trandelenburg test -ANSWER If weakness in hip abductor muscles is observed, have patient stand and balance on one foot and then the other, note symmetry while standing behind the patient Ballottement -ANSWER Used to identify excess fluid or effusion Have patient extend knee and apply downward pressure on the suprapatellar pouch with the thumb and finger of one hand, push the patella sharply downward against the femur with the fingers of the other hand, suddenly release pressure, note any clicking, tapping or fluid wave Bulge sign -ANSWER Used to identify excess fluid Have patient extend the knee and milk the medial aspect of the knee upward 2-3 times,