Advanced Health Assessment Final (With complete solution)

Module #8- Musculoskeletal correct answers A 32-year-old warehouse worker presents with low back pain, noting a sudden onset of pain after lifting a set of boxes that were heavier than usual. He states he has numbness and tingling in the left leg. Should he be off work? What test should you perform to assess for a herniated disc? correct answers Straight-leg raise Marion presents to your office with back pain associated with constipation and urinary retention. Which of the following is most likely? correct answers Cauda Equina An obese 55 year old woman went through menarche at age 16 and menopause 2 years ago.She is concerned because an aunt had severe osteoporosis.Which of the following is a risk factor for osteoporosis? correct answers Delayed menarche A 38 year old woman is complaining of pain in multiple small joints she is also experiencing swelling and stiffness.Which of the following is the most likely explanation? correct answers Rheumatoid arthritis Phil is c/o left shoulder pain. The pain is markedly worse when his left arm is drawn across his chest (adduction). Which of the following would you suspect? correct answers Acromioclavicular joint involvement Neer's and Hawkin's signs are a test to diagnose a possible rotator cuff tear. correct answers True These nodes are found at DIP joints in osteoarthritis. correct answers Heberden's A positive Tinel's sign might indicate: correct answers Carpal Tunnel Module #9: Nervous System correct answers You are conducting a mental status examination and note impairment of speech and judgement, but the rest of your examination is intact. Where is the most likely location of the problem? correct answers Cerebrum A 7 year old boy is performing poorly in school. His teacher is frustrated because he is frequently seen "staring off into space" and not paying attention. If this is a seizure, it most likely represents which type? correct answers Absence A patient recognizes the number you have "written" on her hand, even though her eyes are closed. This is called: correct answers Graphesthesia Mr. Smith, with his eyes closed, identifies the object you placed in his hand. This is called: correct answers Stereognosis