NFDN 2003 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS | RATED A+
3 classifications of hormones - CORRECT ANSWER -Steroid, peptide, protein
What is assessed during a physical examination to assess general mobility - CORRECT ANSWER -
Body alignment (posture), gait, joints, skeletal muscles, neurovascular function
Tibial nerve: assess sensation and movement - CORRECT ANSWER -Sensation: prick the medial
and lateral surface of sole
Movement: planarflex toes and ankle
Peroneal nerve: assess sensation and movement - CORRECT ANSWER -Sensation: prick of skin
between great and 2nd toe
Movement: dorsiflex ankle and extend toes
Radial nerve: assess sensation and movement - CORRECT ANSWER -Sensation: prick between
the thumb and 2nd finger
Movement: stretch out thumb, then wrist, then fingers
Ulnar nerve: assess sensation and movement - CORRECT ANSWER -Sensation: prick the fat pad
at the top of the small finger
Movement: spread all fingers
,Median nerve: assess sensation and movement - CORRECT ANSWER -Sensation: prick the top or
distal surface of index finger
Movement: touch thumb to
CTEMPS - CORRECT ANSWER -Cap refill/color
Temperature
Mobility
Pulse/pain
Sensation
PQRSTU - CORRECT ANSWER -Provoking
Quality
Region and radiates
severity pain scale 1-10
Time
Arthrocentesis - CORRECT ANSWER -Sample of synovial fluid taken from joint and sent to lab
Rheumatoid arthritis - antibodies in fluid
Myelogram - CORRECT ANSWER -x-ray of vertebral spine using contrast medium into spinal fluid
at the lumbar vertebrae
Need to observe for leaking spinal fluid afterwards, lay flat for 4-8 hours
, Electromyography (EMG) - CORRECT ANSWER -Muscles and nerve assessment using needle
electrodes and stimulation
Use warm compresses afterwards
What increases in the blood when there is bone or liver disease - CORRECT ANSWER -Alkaline
phosphatase
What increases in the blood after an injury - CORRECT ANSWER -Muscle enzymes, CK, and
lactate increase after injury
What levels can change in the blood with bone disease and parathyriod disease - CORRECT
ANSWER -Calcium and phosphorus
Compartment syndrome - CORRECT ANSWER -Excessive tissue fluids from burns, bites,
infiltration with IV fluids, bulky dressings, casts can increase pressure
If no intervention ischemia can cause necrosis and lead to amputation
Compartment syndrome 6 Ps - CORRECT ANSWER -1. Pain not relieved by
medication/interventions
2. Paresthesia (tingling )
3. Pallow (white, blue colored skin)
4. Pulselessness (no blood flow)
5. Paralysis
6. Palpated tense tissue
CORRECT ANSWERS | RATED A+
3 classifications of hormones - CORRECT ANSWER -Steroid, peptide, protein
What is assessed during a physical examination to assess general mobility - CORRECT ANSWER -
Body alignment (posture), gait, joints, skeletal muscles, neurovascular function
Tibial nerve: assess sensation and movement - CORRECT ANSWER -Sensation: prick the medial
and lateral surface of sole
Movement: planarflex toes and ankle
Peroneal nerve: assess sensation and movement - CORRECT ANSWER -Sensation: prick of skin
between great and 2nd toe
Movement: dorsiflex ankle and extend toes
Radial nerve: assess sensation and movement - CORRECT ANSWER -Sensation: prick between
the thumb and 2nd finger
Movement: stretch out thumb, then wrist, then fingers
Ulnar nerve: assess sensation and movement - CORRECT ANSWER -Sensation: prick the fat pad
at the top of the small finger
Movement: spread all fingers
,Median nerve: assess sensation and movement - CORRECT ANSWER -Sensation: prick the top or
distal surface of index finger
Movement: touch thumb to
CTEMPS - CORRECT ANSWER -Cap refill/color
Temperature
Mobility
Pulse/pain
Sensation
PQRSTU - CORRECT ANSWER -Provoking
Quality
Region and radiates
severity pain scale 1-10
Time
Arthrocentesis - CORRECT ANSWER -Sample of synovial fluid taken from joint and sent to lab
Rheumatoid arthritis - antibodies in fluid
Myelogram - CORRECT ANSWER -x-ray of vertebral spine using contrast medium into spinal fluid
at the lumbar vertebrae
Need to observe for leaking spinal fluid afterwards, lay flat for 4-8 hours
, Electromyography (EMG) - CORRECT ANSWER -Muscles and nerve assessment using needle
electrodes and stimulation
Use warm compresses afterwards
What increases in the blood when there is bone or liver disease - CORRECT ANSWER -Alkaline
phosphatase
What increases in the blood after an injury - CORRECT ANSWER -Muscle enzymes, CK, and
lactate increase after injury
What levels can change in the blood with bone disease and parathyriod disease - CORRECT
ANSWER -Calcium and phosphorus
Compartment syndrome - CORRECT ANSWER -Excessive tissue fluids from burns, bites,
infiltration with IV fluids, bulky dressings, casts can increase pressure
If no intervention ischemia can cause necrosis and lead to amputation
Compartment syndrome 6 Ps - CORRECT ANSWER -1. Pain not relieved by
medication/interventions
2. Paresthesia (tingling )
3. Pallow (white, blue colored skin)
4. Pulselessness (no blood flow)
5. Paralysis
6. Palpated tense tissue
