NUR 2102 Test 4 Musculoskeletal,
Neurological, and Abdominal Assessment
Ligaments - CORRECT ANSWER-attach bone to bone at joints
Tendons - CORRECT ANSWER-connect muscle to bone
Cartilage - CORRECT ANSWER-connective tissue that surrounds the ends of
bones to allow for smooth joint articulation
Joint - CORRECT ANSWER-A place in the body where two bones come together
bursa - CORRECT ANSWER-fluid-filled sac that allows for easy movement of
one part of a joint over another
extension - CORRECT ANSWER-Straightening of a joint
Flexion - CORRECT ANSWER-bending a joint
Adduction - CORRECT ANSWER-Movement toward the midline of the body
Abduction - CORRECT ANSWER-Movement away from the midline of the body
Inversion - CORRECT ANSWER-Turning the sole of the foot inward
Eversion - CORRECT ANSWER-turning the sole of the foot outward
Pronation - CORRECT ANSWER-turning the palm downward
Supination - CORRECT ANSWER-turning the palm upward
internal rotation - CORRECT ANSWER-Rotation of a joint toward the middle of
the body.
external rotation - CORRECT ANSWER-Rotation of a joint away from the middle
of the body.
, Dorsiflexion - CORRECT ANSWER-bending of the foot or the toes upward
plantar flexion - CORRECT ANSWER-bends the foot downward at the ankle
Circumduction - CORRECT ANSWER-moving the arm in a circle around the
shoulder
muscle strength grading scale - CORRECT ANSWER-0+ no evidence of
contractility
1+ only slight contractility; no joint motion
2+ complete passive ROM
3+ complete ROM against gravity
4+ complete ROM against gravity w/ some resistance
5+ complete ROM against gravity w/ full resistance
Tinel's Test - CORRECT ANSWER-Screening test used to detect distal irritation
or area of re-innervation of a nerve, performed by tapping directly over the path
of the nerve to elicit a paresthesia in the affected nerve distribution Common
screening for:
carpal tunnel syndrome
cubital tunnel syndrome
Phalen's test - CORRECT ANSWER-
rhumatoid arthritis - CORRECT ANSWER-systemic disease that attacks
connective tissue throughout the body
Osteoarthritis - CORRECT ANSWER-when the cartilage wears down so the
bones rub together
Osteoporosis - CORRECT ANSWER-A condition in which the body's bones
become weak and break easily.
Risk factors for osteoporosis - CORRECT ANSWER-- postmenopausal women
- >50 years of age
- low body mass index
Neurological, and Abdominal Assessment
Ligaments - CORRECT ANSWER-attach bone to bone at joints
Tendons - CORRECT ANSWER-connect muscle to bone
Cartilage - CORRECT ANSWER-connective tissue that surrounds the ends of
bones to allow for smooth joint articulation
Joint - CORRECT ANSWER-A place in the body where two bones come together
bursa - CORRECT ANSWER-fluid-filled sac that allows for easy movement of
one part of a joint over another
extension - CORRECT ANSWER-Straightening of a joint
Flexion - CORRECT ANSWER-bending a joint
Adduction - CORRECT ANSWER-Movement toward the midline of the body
Abduction - CORRECT ANSWER-Movement away from the midline of the body
Inversion - CORRECT ANSWER-Turning the sole of the foot inward
Eversion - CORRECT ANSWER-turning the sole of the foot outward
Pronation - CORRECT ANSWER-turning the palm downward
Supination - CORRECT ANSWER-turning the palm upward
internal rotation - CORRECT ANSWER-Rotation of a joint toward the middle of
the body.
external rotation - CORRECT ANSWER-Rotation of a joint away from the middle
of the body.
, Dorsiflexion - CORRECT ANSWER-bending of the foot or the toes upward
plantar flexion - CORRECT ANSWER-bends the foot downward at the ankle
Circumduction - CORRECT ANSWER-moving the arm in a circle around the
shoulder
muscle strength grading scale - CORRECT ANSWER-0+ no evidence of
contractility
1+ only slight contractility; no joint motion
2+ complete passive ROM
3+ complete ROM against gravity
4+ complete ROM against gravity w/ some resistance
5+ complete ROM against gravity w/ full resistance
Tinel's Test - CORRECT ANSWER-Screening test used to detect distal irritation
or area of re-innervation of a nerve, performed by tapping directly over the path
of the nerve to elicit a paresthesia in the affected nerve distribution Common
screening for:
carpal tunnel syndrome
cubital tunnel syndrome
Phalen's test - CORRECT ANSWER-
rhumatoid arthritis - CORRECT ANSWER-systemic disease that attacks
connective tissue throughout the body
Osteoarthritis - CORRECT ANSWER-when the cartilage wears down so the
bones rub together
Osteoporosis - CORRECT ANSWER-A condition in which the body's bones
become weak and break easily.
Risk factors for osteoporosis - CORRECT ANSWER-- postmenopausal women
- >50 years of age
- low body mass index
