ADVANCED ASSESSMENT:
ORTHOPEDIC EXAM WITH COMPLETE
ANSWERS { GRADED A+}
The nurse practitioner suspects a rotator cuff tear in a patient who is unable to: -
✔✔touch his left scapula with his right hand
The nurse practitioner suspects a rotator cuff tear in a patient who is unable to: -
✔✔touch his left scapula with his right hand
The posterior drawer sign is used to assess instability of the: - ✔✔posterior
cruciate ligament (PCL)
The posterior drawer sign is used to assess instability of the: - ✔✔posterior
cruciate ligament (PCL)
,When inspecting the shoulder and shoulder girdle, the rounded lateral aspect of the
shoulder appears flattened. This finding could be associated with: - ✔✔anterior
shoulder dislocation
When inspecting the shoulder and shoulder girdle, the rounded lateral aspect of the
shoulder appears flattened. This finding could be associated with: - ✔✔anterior
shoulder dislocation
After attempting to elicit the Moro reflex in a newborn, the nurse practitioner
identifies absence of movement of the left arm. The next assessment would be to: -
✔✔examine the clavicle
After attempting to elicit the Moro reflex in a newborn, the nurse practitioner
identifies absence of movement of the left arm. The next assessment would be to: -
✔✔examine the clavicle
Stiffness in a joint and limited motion after inactivity is commonly referred to as: -
✔✔gelling
Stiffness in a joint and limited motion after inactivity is commonly referred to as: -
✔✔gelling
,Physical signs associated with mechanical neck pain include: - ✔✔local neck
muscle tenderness
Physical signs associated with mechanical neck pain include: - ✔✔local neck
muscle tenderness
To test the thumb for abduction, ask the patient to: - ✔✔place the fingers and
thumbs in the neutral position with the palm up and the move the thumb anteriorly
away from the palm
To test the thumb for abduction, ask the patient to: - ✔✔place the fingers and
thumbs in the neutral position with the palm up and the move the thumb anteriorly
away from the palm
Prepatellar bursitis arises from: - ✔✔excessive kneeling
Prepatellar bursitis arises from: - ✔✔excessive kneeling
Women who wear high-heeled shoes with narrow toe boxes are at risk of
developing all of the following forefoot abnormalities except:
- hallus valgus
- achilles tendinitis
- metatarsalgia
, - Morton's neuroma - ✔✔Achilles tendinitis
Women who wear high-heeled shoes with narrow toe boxes are at risk of
developing all of the following forefoot abnormalities except:
- hallus valgus
- achilles tendinitis
- metatarsalgia
- Morton's neuroma - ✔✔Achilles tendinitis
On examination of the six-week-old infant, developmental hip dysplasia (DDH) is
suspected. If DHH is present, it might be evidenced by: - ✔✔limited abduction of
the affected leg
On examination of the six-week-old infant, developmental hip dysplasia (DDH) is
suspected. If DHH is present, it might be evidenced by: - ✔✔limited abduction of
the affected leg
With the patient standing and the examiner sitting in the chair, the examiner should
observe: - ✔✔alignment of the legs and feet
With the patient standing and the examiner sitting in the chair, the examiner should
observe: - ✔✔alignment of the legs and feet
ORTHOPEDIC EXAM WITH COMPLETE
ANSWERS { GRADED A+}
The nurse practitioner suspects a rotator cuff tear in a patient who is unable to: -
✔✔touch his left scapula with his right hand
The nurse practitioner suspects a rotator cuff tear in a patient who is unable to: -
✔✔touch his left scapula with his right hand
The posterior drawer sign is used to assess instability of the: - ✔✔posterior
cruciate ligament (PCL)
The posterior drawer sign is used to assess instability of the: - ✔✔posterior
cruciate ligament (PCL)
,When inspecting the shoulder and shoulder girdle, the rounded lateral aspect of the
shoulder appears flattened. This finding could be associated with: - ✔✔anterior
shoulder dislocation
When inspecting the shoulder and shoulder girdle, the rounded lateral aspect of the
shoulder appears flattened. This finding could be associated with: - ✔✔anterior
shoulder dislocation
After attempting to elicit the Moro reflex in a newborn, the nurse practitioner
identifies absence of movement of the left arm. The next assessment would be to: -
✔✔examine the clavicle
After attempting to elicit the Moro reflex in a newborn, the nurse practitioner
identifies absence of movement of the left arm. The next assessment would be to: -
✔✔examine the clavicle
Stiffness in a joint and limited motion after inactivity is commonly referred to as: -
✔✔gelling
Stiffness in a joint and limited motion after inactivity is commonly referred to as: -
✔✔gelling
,Physical signs associated with mechanical neck pain include: - ✔✔local neck
muscle tenderness
Physical signs associated with mechanical neck pain include: - ✔✔local neck
muscle tenderness
To test the thumb for abduction, ask the patient to: - ✔✔place the fingers and
thumbs in the neutral position with the palm up and the move the thumb anteriorly
away from the palm
To test the thumb for abduction, ask the patient to: - ✔✔place the fingers and
thumbs in the neutral position with the palm up and the move the thumb anteriorly
away from the palm
Prepatellar bursitis arises from: - ✔✔excessive kneeling
Prepatellar bursitis arises from: - ✔✔excessive kneeling
Women who wear high-heeled shoes with narrow toe boxes are at risk of
developing all of the following forefoot abnormalities except:
- hallus valgus
- achilles tendinitis
- metatarsalgia
, - Morton's neuroma - ✔✔Achilles tendinitis
Women who wear high-heeled shoes with narrow toe boxes are at risk of
developing all of the following forefoot abnormalities except:
- hallus valgus
- achilles tendinitis
- metatarsalgia
- Morton's neuroma - ✔✔Achilles tendinitis
On examination of the six-week-old infant, developmental hip dysplasia (DDH) is
suspected. If DHH is present, it might be evidenced by: - ✔✔limited abduction of
the affected leg
On examination of the six-week-old infant, developmental hip dysplasia (DDH) is
suspected. If DHH is present, it might be evidenced by: - ✔✔limited abduction of
the affected leg
With the patient standing and the examiner sitting in the chair, the examiner should
observe: - ✔✔alignment of the legs and feet
With the patient standing and the examiner sitting in the chair, the examiner should
observe: - ✔✔alignment of the legs and feet
