NUR 133 Exam 5
- Flexion is?
Answer
movement that brings a joint into the bent position.
- Extension means?
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increasing the angle between two bones or the straightening out of a limb
- Hyperflexion is?
Answer
refers to the extension of a body part beyond normal limits of extension
- Hyperextension?
Answer
the extreme or overextension of a limb or body part beyond its normal limit
- Abduction?
Answer
Movement away from the midline of the body
- Adduction? 1 / 3
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Movement toward the midline of the body
- Circumduction?
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circular movement of a limb at the far end
- Supination is?
Answer
Palm up
- Pronation is?
Answer
palm down
- Plantar Flexion is?
Answer
A toe-down motion of the foot at the ankle.
- Dorsiflexion
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bending of the foot or the toes upward 2 / 3
- How do you test muscle strength?
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Have the patient move muscles against resistance and make sure to assess them bilaterally and compare side to side.
- State the Muscle scale?
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0- no evidence of contractility
1- evidence of slight contractility 2- complete ROM with gravity eliminated 3- complete ROM with gravity 4- complete ROM against gravity with some resistance 5- complete ROM against gravity with full resistance
- Ligaments function?
Answer
attach bone to bone
- Tendon function?
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Connect muscle to bone
- Common complications of Fractures are?
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Pain Deformity/Loss of functionality
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