1|Page
MSN610 MODULE 3 QUIZ - SG4 2025| BRAND NEW
ACTUAL EXAM WITH 100% VERIFIED QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT SOLUTIONS| GUARANTEED VALUE
PACK| ACE YOUR GRADES.
External rotation - (answers)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 - (answers)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 - (answers)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 - (answers)Used to identify excess fluid
Have patient extend the knee and milk the medial aspect of the knee upward 2-3
times, note bulge of returning fluid
McMurray Test - (answers)Used to identify torn medial/lateral meniscus
, 2|Page
Have patient lie supine and flex the knee with the foot flat on the table, maintain
flexion with the thumb and index finger on either side of the joint space while
stabilizing the knee, hold the heel with the other hand, rotate the foot and lower
leg to the lateral position, extend the knee to a 90 degree angle, return the knee
to full flexion, repeat the procedure rotating the foot and lower leg to the medial
position
Drawer Test - (answers)Used to identify instability of anterior cruciate
ligament/posterior cruciate ligament
Have patient lie supine, flex the knee, place the foot flat on examination table,
pull the tibia sliding forward of the femur and push the tibia backward
Varus and valgus stress test - (answers)Used to identify medial collateral ligament
instability
Have patient lie supine and extend the knee, stabilize the femur and apply varus
force against the ankle towad the midline and internally rotate, then apply valgus
force away from the midline against the ankle
To assess muscle strength of the temporalis and masseter muscles... -
(answers)have patient clench teeth while muscle contraction is palpated and
opposing force is applied
MSN610 MODULE 3 QUIZ - SG4 2025| BRAND NEW
ACTUAL EXAM WITH 100% VERIFIED QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT SOLUTIONS| GUARANTEED VALUE
PACK| ACE YOUR GRADES.
External rotation - (answers)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 - (answers)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 - (answers)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 - (answers)Used to identify excess fluid
Have patient extend the knee and milk the medial aspect of the knee upward 2-3
times, note bulge of returning fluid
McMurray Test - (answers)Used to identify torn medial/lateral meniscus
, 2|Page
Have patient lie supine and flex the knee with the foot flat on the table, maintain
flexion with the thumb and index finger on either side of the joint space while
stabilizing the knee, hold the heel with the other hand, rotate the foot and lower
leg to the lateral position, extend the knee to a 90 degree angle, return the knee
to full flexion, repeat the procedure rotating the foot and lower leg to the medial
position
Drawer Test - (answers)Used to identify instability of anterior cruciate
ligament/posterior cruciate ligament
Have patient lie supine, flex the knee, place the foot flat on examination table,
pull the tibia sliding forward of the femur and push the tibia backward
Varus and valgus stress test - (answers)Used to identify medial collateral ligament
instability
Have patient lie supine and extend the knee, stabilize the femur and apply varus
force against the ankle towad the midline and internally rotate, then apply valgus
force away from the midline against the ankle
To assess muscle strength of the temporalis and masseter muscles... -
(answers)have patient clench teeth while muscle contraction is palpated and
opposing force is applied
