NURS 6512 Week 8 Quiz (Version 2)
• Question 1
Your examination of an infant reveals a positive Allis sign. To confirm this finding, you
would perform a:
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The Allis sign will show unequal upper leg lengths, suggestive of a hip dislocation. The Barlow-Ortolani maneuver can confirm results for hip dislocation.
• Question 2
A goniometer is used to assess:
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The angle of a joint can be accurately measured using a goniometer. This is used when the joint range of motion is beyond the normal limits. Muscle strength, bone maturity, body fat, and joint proportions are not measured by a goniometer. 1 / 2
• Question 3
The musculoskeletal examination should begin when:
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When the patient first walks in the room, the examiner should be observing the gait and posture as part of the musculoskeletal examination.
• Question 4
A red, hot swollen joint in a 40-year-old man should lead you to suspect:
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Gout is characterized as red, hot swollen joints, especially the great toe.
Gout is commonly linked to men older than 40 years.
• Question 5
An increase in muscle tone is known as:
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An increase in muscle tone is referred to as spasticity. Neither crepitus, effusion, nor tenosynovitis relates to muscle, and atrophy is wasting or a decrease in muscle mass.
• Question 6
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