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MN 566 Unit 6. Dunphy Chapter 15
(Musculoskeletal) Questions and Correct
Answers the Latest Update and
Recommended Version
One of the initial steps in assessing pt's w/musculoskeletal complaints is to determine whether
the complaint is articular or nonarticular in origin. Which of the following is an example of an
articular structure?
a. Bone
b. Synovium
c. Tendons
d. Fascia
→ b. Synovium
You have detected the presence of crepitus on exam of a pt with a musculskeletal complaint.
Additionally, there is limited ROM w/both active and passive movement. These findings
suggest that the origin of the musculoskeletal complaint is:
→ Articular
Which of the following signs or symptoms indicate an inflammatory etiology to musculoskeletal
pain?
a. Decreased CRP
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b. Hyperalbuminemia
c. Morning stiffness
d. Weight gain
→ c. Morning stiffness
Which of the following statements concerning the musculoskeletal exam is true?
a. The uninvolved side should be examined initially and then compared to the involved side.
b. The part of the body that is causing the pain should be examined first.
c. When possible, the pt should not be asked to perform active ROM exercises to avoid
causing pain.
d. Radiographs should always be obtained prior to examination so as not to cause further
injury to the pt.
→ a. The uninvolved side should be examined initially and then compared to the involved
side.
You are performing muscle strength testing on a pt presenting w/musculoskeletal pain and
find that the pt has complete ROM w/gravity eliminated. Which numeric grade of muscle
strength would you give this pt, 1-5?
→ 2
Mrs. Gray is a 55yo woman who presents with tightness, pain, and limited movement in her
right shoulder. She denies any h/o trauma. Her exam reveals a 75% reduction in both active
and passive ROM of the right shoulder. Mrs. Gray also is experiencing tenderness with motion
and pain at the deltoid insertion. Her medical hx is significant for type 1 diabetes mellitus and
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MN 566 Unit 6. Dunphy Chapter 15
(Musculoskeletal) Questions and Correct
Answers the Latest Update and
Recommended Version
One of the initial steps in assessing pt's w/musculoskeletal complaints is to determine whether
the complaint is articular or nonarticular in origin. Which of the following is an example of an
articular structure?
a. Bone
b. Synovium
c. Tendons
d. Fascia
→ b. Synovium
You have detected the presence of crepitus on exam of a pt with a musculskeletal complaint.
Additionally, there is limited ROM w/both active and passive movement. These findings
suggest that the origin of the musculoskeletal complaint is:
→ Articular
Which of the following signs or symptoms indicate an inflammatory etiology to musculoskeletal
pain?
a. Decreased CRP
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b. Hyperalbuminemia
c. Morning stiffness
d. Weight gain
→ c. Morning stiffness
Which of the following statements concerning the musculoskeletal exam is true?
a. The uninvolved side should be examined initially and then compared to the involved side.
b. The part of the body that is causing the pain should be examined first.
c. When possible, the pt should not be asked to perform active ROM exercises to avoid
causing pain.
d. Radiographs should always be obtained prior to examination so as not to cause further
injury to the pt.
→ a. The uninvolved side should be examined initially and then compared to the involved
side.
You are performing muscle strength testing on a pt presenting w/musculoskeletal pain and
find that the pt has complete ROM w/gravity eliminated. Which numeric grade of muscle
strength would you give this pt, 1-5?
→ 2
Mrs. Gray is a 55yo woman who presents with tightness, pain, and limited movement in her
right shoulder. She denies any h/o trauma. Her exam reveals a 75% reduction in both active
and passive ROM of the right shoulder. Mrs. Gray also is experiencing tenderness with motion
and pain at the deltoid insertion. Her medical hx is significant for type 1 diabetes mellitus and
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