NPTE Exam Prep questions with correct answers

What are some mechanisms for a Lisfranc injury? - Answer -metatarsals are separated from the tarsus - ie. Heavy crush injury, objects falls on midfoot, or when athlete has foot in PF and opposing player steps on midfoot What are some extra-articular symptoms of RA? - Answer - vasculitis - scleritis - atherosclerosis - Raynaud's - palmar erythema What are guidelines for risk factors of developing metabolic syndrome? - Answer - HDL <40 men & <50 female - Triglycerides >150 mg/dL - Waist >40 in men & >35in female - Fasting plasma BG >110 mg/dL - BP of >130/85 *** 3/5 criteria met for Dx What are the most important muscle groups needed with axillary crutches? - Answer - shoulder depressors/extensors - elbow extensors What is the flexor synergy of the LE's? - Answer - Hip: flex, abd