NURS 5433 Family II: Musculoskeletal Exam
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+ LATEST 100%
GUARANTEED PASS
ic test of choice for a rotator cuff tear? - CORRECT ANSWER-MRI
What is the most common type of shoulder dislocation? - CORRECT ANSWER-Anterior
What is the typical position of an anterior shoulder dislocation? - CORRECT ANSWER-Abducted
and externally rotated
What is the most important step in evaluating low back pain? - CORRECT ANSWER-Rule out red
flags
When should imaging be ordered for low back pain? - CORRECT ANSWER-After 6 weeks of
symptoms or if red flags are present
What does a positive straight leg raise test indicate? - CORRECT ANSWER-Sciatica
What does a positive crossed straight leg raise test indicate? - CORRECT ANSWER-Large disc
herniation
What are the symptoms of cauda equina syndrome? - CORRECT ANSWER-Urinary retention,
saddle anesthesia, and bilateral weakness
What does pain that is worse with flexion suggest? - CORRECT ANSWER-Disc problem
What does pain that is worse with extension suggest? - CORRECT ANSWER-Spinal stenosis or
facet disease
What is the classic sign of spinal stenosis? - CORRECT ANSWER-Neurogenic claudication
What is the pathophysiology of an ACL tear? - CORRECT ANSWER-Tear of anterior cruciate
ligament leading to loss of anterior tibial stabilization; occurs with non-contact pivoting,
deceleration, or valgus stress.
What are the classic signs and symptoms of an ACL tear? - CORRECT ANSWER-Audible pop,
rapid swelling (hemarthrosis) within 2 hours, instability (giving way), difficulty descending stairs,
and decreased range of motion.
What is the most sensitive diagnostic test for an ACL tear? - CORRECT ANSWER-Lachman test.
, What is the first-line treatment for an ACL tear in young, active patients? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Surgical reconstruction.
What is the pathophysiology of a meniscal tear? - CORRECT ANSWER-Twisting injury causing a
cartilage tear between the femur and tibia; poor blood supply leads to limited healing.
What are the classic symptoms of a meniscal tear? - CORRECT ANSWER-Locking or catching of
the knee, joint line pain, and delayed swelling.
What is the mechanism of an MCL injury? - CORRECT ANSWER-Valgus stress, such as a blow to
the lateral knee.
What is the mechanism of a PCL injury? - CORRECT ANSWER-Dashboard injury, involving a
posterior force to the tibia.
What are the red flags for a PCL injury? - CORRECT ANSWER-Risk of neurovascular injury and
high likelihood of multi-ligament injury.
What are the key symptoms of patellofemoral pain syndrome? - CORRECT ANSWER-Anterior
knee pain that worsens with stairs (especially descending) and prolonged sitting (movie theater
sign).
What is the first-line treatment for patellofemoral pain syndrome? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Quadriceps strengthening (PT) and activity modification.
What causes a Baker cyst? - CORRECT ANSWER-Knee effusion causing fluid to track posteriorly.
What condition does a ruptured Baker cyst mimic? - CORRECT ANSWER-Deep vein thrombosis
(DVT).
What is the classic presentation of a hip fracture? - CORRECT ANSWER-Groin pain, inability to
bear weight, and an externally rotated, shortened leg.
What is the most sensitive exam finding for a hip fracture? - CORRECT ANSWER-Pain with
internal rotation.
What is the first-line treatment for a hip fracture? - CORRECT ANSWER-Surgery within 24 hours.
What does a positive Trendelenburg sign indicate? - CORRECT ANSWER-Gluteus medius
weakness.
What is the pathophysiology of lateral epicondylosis (tennis elbow)? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Chronic overuse leading to tendon degeneration rather than inflammation.
What is the first-line treatment for lateral epicondylosis? - CORRECT ANSWER-Activity
modification and physical therapy.
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+ LATEST 100%
GUARANTEED PASS
ic test of choice for a rotator cuff tear? - CORRECT ANSWER-MRI
What is the most common type of shoulder dislocation? - CORRECT ANSWER-Anterior
What is the typical position of an anterior shoulder dislocation? - CORRECT ANSWER-Abducted
and externally rotated
What is the most important step in evaluating low back pain? - CORRECT ANSWER-Rule out red
flags
When should imaging be ordered for low back pain? - CORRECT ANSWER-After 6 weeks of
symptoms or if red flags are present
What does a positive straight leg raise test indicate? - CORRECT ANSWER-Sciatica
What does a positive crossed straight leg raise test indicate? - CORRECT ANSWER-Large disc
herniation
What are the symptoms of cauda equina syndrome? - CORRECT ANSWER-Urinary retention,
saddle anesthesia, and bilateral weakness
What does pain that is worse with flexion suggest? - CORRECT ANSWER-Disc problem
What does pain that is worse with extension suggest? - CORRECT ANSWER-Spinal stenosis or
facet disease
What is the classic sign of spinal stenosis? - CORRECT ANSWER-Neurogenic claudication
What is the pathophysiology of an ACL tear? - CORRECT ANSWER-Tear of anterior cruciate
ligament leading to loss of anterior tibial stabilization; occurs with non-contact pivoting,
deceleration, or valgus stress.
What are the classic signs and symptoms of an ACL tear? - CORRECT ANSWER-Audible pop,
rapid swelling (hemarthrosis) within 2 hours, instability (giving way), difficulty descending stairs,
and decreased range of motion.
What is the most sensitive diagnostic test for an ACL tear? - CORRECT ANSWER-Lachman test.
, What is the first-line treatment for an ACL tear in young, active patients? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Surgical reconstruction.
What is the pathophysiology of a meniscal tear? - CORRECT ANSWER-Twisting injury causing a
cartilage tear between the femur and tibia; poor blood supply leads to limited healing.
What are the classic symptoms of a meniscal tear? - CORRECT ANSWER-Locking or catching of
the knee, joint line pain, and delayed swelling.
What is the mechanism of an MCL injury? - CORRECT ANSWER-Valgus stress, such as a blow to
the lateral knee.
What is the mechanism of a PCL injury? - CORRECT ANSWER-Dashboard injury, involving a
posterior force to the tibia.
What are the red flags for a PCL injury? - CORRECT ANSWER-Risk of neurovascular injury and
high likelihood of multi-ligament injury.
What are the key symptoms of patellofemoral pain syndrome? - CORRECT ANSWER-Anterior
knee pain that worsens with stairs (especially descending) and prolonged sitting (movie theater
sign).
What is the first-line treatment for patellofemoral pain syndrome? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Quadriceps strengthening (PT) and activity modification.
What causes a Baker cyst? - CORRECT ANSWER-Knee effusion causing fluid to track posteriorly.
What condition does a ruptured Baker cyst mimic? - CORRECT ANSWER-Deep vein thrombosis
(DVT).
What is the classic presentation of a hip fracture? - CORRECT ANSWER-Groin pain, inability to
bear weight, and an externally rotated, shortened leg.
What is the most sensitive exam finding for a hip fracture? - CORRECT ANSWER-Pain with
internal rotation.
What is the first-line treatment for a hip fracture? - CORRECT ANSWER-Surgery within 24 hours.
What does a positive Trendelenburg sign indicate? - CORRECT ANSWER-Gluteus medius
weakness.
What is the pathophysiology of lateral epicondylosis (tennis elbow)? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Chronic overuse leading to tendon degeneration rather than inflammation.
What is the first-line treatment for lateral epicondylosis? - CORRECT ANSWER-Activity
modification and physical therapy.
