Advanced Health Assessment Final [ACTUAL EXAM] LATEST
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Functions of the musculoskeletal system include all EXCEPT
A. Phagcytosis
B. Protect vital organs
C. Provide storage space for minerals
D. produce blood cells (Hematopoiesi)
E. Resorb and Reform itself - CORRECT ANSWER A Phagcytosis is not a
function of the musculoskeletal system.
Diathroidal joints are freely moving articulations of joints? T/F - CORRECT ANSWER
True - Diathroidal - freely moving articulations - most joints these are enclosed by a
capsule of fibrous articular cartilage, ligaments, and cartilage covering the ends of the
opposing bone.
What type of joint is the radiocarpal (wrist)?
A. Condyloid joint
B. Hinge joint
C. Ball and socket joint
D. Temporomandibular joint - CORRECT ANSWER A. Condyloid - permitting
movement in two planes (flexion and extension movement; radial and ulnar movement)
Hinge joint - (the elbow) permitting movement of the humerus and ulna in one plane
(flexion and extension)
Ball and socket joint permits movement of the humerus in many axes - Glenohumeral -
shoulder - consists of the articulation between the humerus and glenoid fossa of the
scapula.
Temporomandibular joint - articulation between mandible and temporal bone in cranium,
hing action opens and closes the mouth. The gliding action permits lateral movement,
protrusion and retraction of mandible.
Additonal joints
Acromioclavicular joint - consists of the articulation between the acromion process and
the clavicle
Sternoclavicular joint - articulation between the manubruium of the sternum and the
clavicle.
The spine is composed of thoracic, lumbar and sacral vertebrae as well as the
_________? - CORRECT ANSWER Cervical
Remember your meals
,7/12/5
7 Cervical
12 Thoracic
5 Lumbar
When assessing the musculoskeletal system and you note the patient has a nodding
movement that is synchronized with the pulse, this could be associated with?
A. Tremor
B. Torticollis
C. Facies
D. Aortic insufficiency - CORRECT ANSWER D. Aortic insufficiency
Tremor - horizontal jerking or bobbing motion
Torticollis - head tilted to one side to favor a good eye or ear often associated with
unilateral hearing or vision loss, but it is also associated with shortening of a
sternocleidomastoid muscle.
Facies is defined as an expression or appearance of the face and features of the head
and neck that, when considered together, is characteristic of a clinical condition or
syndrome. Develops slowly
Facial features (eyelids, eyebrows, palpebral fissures, nasolabial folds and mouth) are
assessed for shape and symmetry with rest movement and expression. This assesses
the integrity of what cranial nerves?
A. Cranial nerve XII
B. cranial nerve V
C. Cranial nerve VII
D. Both B & C
E. Both A & B - CORRECT ANSWER D Both B & C Cranial nerves V & VII
Which ligaments give stability both medially and laterally to the knee protecting it from
valgus and vargus stress?
A. Iliofemoral ligaments
B. Collateral ligaments
C. Cruciate ligaments
D. Head of femur ligaments - CORRECT ANSWER B. Collateral ligaments
When what age group would you find ligaments stronger than bone increasing the risk
of fractures?
A. Older adult
B. Adult
C. Adolescent
D. Child - CORRECT ANSWER C. Adolescent
Which Tanner stage results in rapid growth and decreased strength in the epiphyses, as
well as general decreased strength and flexibility, leading to greater potential for injury?
A. Tanner Stage 1
B. Tanner Stage 3
,C. Tanner Stage 5
E. All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER B. Tanner stage 3
Elasticiity of ligaments and softening of the cartilage in the pelvis is caused by
increased/decreased levels of circulating hormones during pregnancy? - CORRECT
ANSWER Increased - results in increased mobility of the sacroiliac, sacroccoygeal
and symphysis pubis joints.
In menopausal women, decreased estrogen increases bone resorption and decreases
calcium deposition, which results in stronger bones and increased bone density? T/F -
CORRECT ANSWER False - decreased estrogen results in bone loss and
decreased bone density
Older adults experience the following changes in the musculoskeletal system EXCEPT
A. progressive decrease in reaction time
B. A progressive decrease in speed of movements
C. Increased agility
D. Decreased indurance - CORRECT ANSWER C. Decreased agility
Risk factors associated with osteoarthritis include all of the following EXCEPT.
A. Obesity
B. Family history of osteoarthritis
C. Decreased mobility syndromes
D. Aging > 40 years - CORRECT ANSWER C. hypermobility syndromes
Also injury, high level of sports activities
Occupation requiring overuse of joints
Risk Factors for osterporosis? - CORRECT ANSWER Race
Light body frame, thin
Family history of osteoporosis
Nulliparous
Amenorrhea or early menopause
Sedentary lifestyle
Constant dieting, inadequate Calcium and Vitamin D
Excessive carbonated soft drinks
Scolosis, RA, Cancer, multiple sclerosis, chronic illness
Certain drugs
Poor teeth, previous fractures
Cigarette smoking
What can occur after an injury to a muscles' motor neuron?
A. Stress fracture
B. Tremors
C. Facies
D. Fasiculations - CORRECT ANSWER D. Fasiculations
, Assessing muscle strength in an adult; results in a grade of 0, this is normal. T/F -
CORRECT ANSWER False
Grade 0 - no evidence of movement
Grade 1 - trace of movement
Grade 2 - Full range of motion, but not against gravity
Grade 3 - Full range of motion against gravity but not resistance
Grade 4 - Full range of motion against gravity, some resistance, weak
Grade 5 - Full range of motion against gravity, full resistance
A patient complains of a deviation of their fingers to the ulnar side, swan neck or
boutonniere deformities of the fingers, this indicates?
A. Osteoarthritis
B. Gout
C. Rheumatoid Arthritis
D. None of the above - CORRECT ANSWER C. Rheumatoid Arthritis
Gouty arthritis - an inflamed metatarsophalangeal joint of the great toe, may have a
draining tophus.
Osteoarthritis results in bony overgrowths in distal interphalangeal joints (hard,
nontender nodules 2-3 mm)
Distal interphalangeal joint bony overgrowths in the hand are called?
A. Bouchard nodes
B. Heberden nodes - CORRECT ANSWER B. Heberden nodes
Bouchard nodes are in the proximal interphalangeal joints
Both are associated with osteoarthritis
What shoulder deformity indicates injury to the nerve of the anterior serratus muscle of
the shoulder?
A. Olecranon dislocation
B. Dislocation of the shoulder
C. Winging of the scapula with abduction of the arm
D. Carrying angle of the shoulder - CORRECT ANSWER C. Winged scapula with
winging of the scapula with abduction of the arm
Cranial nerve XI is assessed by having the patient maintain a shrugged shoulder while
you apply opposing force? T/F - CORRECT ANSWER True
An audible or palpable snapping or clicking of the temporomandibular joint is an
abnormal finding. T/F - CORRECT ANSWER False - an audible or palpable
snapping or clicking of the TMJ is NOT unusual, but pain crepitus, locking or popping
may indicate TMJ dysfunction.
VERSION [QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS] WITH STUDY GUIDE
DETAILED AND VERIFIED FOR GUARANTEED PASS- LATEST
UPDATE 2025
Functions of the musculoskeletal system include all EXCEPT
A. Phagcytosis
B. Protect vital organs
C. Provide storage space for minerals
D. produce blood cells (Hematopoiesi)
E. Resorb and Reform itself - CORRECT ANSWER A Phagcytosis is not a
function of the musculoskeletal system.
Diathroidal joints are freely moving articulations of joints? T/F - CORRECT ANSWER
True - Diathroidal - freely moving articulations - most joints these are enclosed by a
capsule of fibrous articular cartilage, ligaments, and cartilage covering the ends of the
opposing bone.
What type of joint is the radiocarpal (wrist)?
A. Condyloid joint
B. Hinge joint
C. Ball and socket joint
D. Temporomandibular joint - CORRECT ANSWER A. Condyloid - permitting
movement in two planes (flexion and extension movement; radial and ulnar movement)
Hinge joint - (the elbow) permitting movement of the humerus and ulna in one plane
(flexion and extension)
Ball and socket joint permits movement of the humerus in many axes - Glenohumeral -
shoulder - consists of the articulation between the humerus and glenoid fossa of the
scapula.
Temporomandibular joint - articulation between mandible and temporal bone in cranium,
hing action opens and closes the mouth. The gliding action permits lateral movement,
protrusion and retraction of mandible.
Additonal joints
Acromioclavicular joint - consists of the articulation between the acromion process and
the clavicle
Sternoclavicular joint - articulation between the manubruium of the sternum and the
clavicle.
The spine is composed of thoracic, lumbar and sacral vertebrae as well as the
_________? - CORRECT ANSWER Cervical
Remember your meals
,7/12/5
7 Cervical
12 Thoracic
5 Lumbar
When assessing the musculoskeletal system and you note the patient has a nodding
movement that is synchronized with the pulse, this could be associated with?
A. Tremor
B. Torticollis
C. Facies
D. Aortic insufficiency - CORRECT ANSWER D. Aortic insufficiency
Tremor - horizontal jerking or bobbing motion
Torticollis - head tilted to one side to favor a good eye or ear often associated with
unilateral hearing or vision loss, but it is also associated with shortening of a
sternocleidomastoid muscle.
Facies is defined as an expression or appearance of the face and features of the head
and neck that, when considered together, is characteristic of a clinical condition or
syndrome. Develops slowly
Facial features (eyelids, eyebrows, palpebral fissures, nasolabial folds and mouth) are
assessed for shape and symmetry with rest movement and expression. This assesses
the integrity of what cranial nerves?
A. Cranial nerve XII
B. cranial nerve V
C. Cranial nerve VII
D. Both B & C
E. Both A & B - CORRECT ANSWER D Both B & C Cranial nerves V & VII
Which ligaments give stability both medially and laterally to the knee protecting it from
valgus and vargus stress?
A. Iliofemoral ligaments
B. Collateral ligaments
C. Cruciate ligaments
D. Head of femur ligaments - CORRECT ANSWER B. Collateral ligaments
When what age group would you find ligaments stronger than bone increasing the risk
of fractures?
A. Older adult
B. Adult
C. Adolescent
D. Child - CORRECT ANSWER C. Adolescent
Which Tanner stage results in rapid growth and decreased strength in the epiphyses, as
well as general decreased strength and flexibility, leading to greater potential for injury?
A. Tanner Stage 1
B. Tanner Stage 3
,C. Tanner Stage 5
E. All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER B. Tanner stage 3
Elasticiity of ligaments and softening of the cartilage in the pelvis is caused by
increased/decreased levels of circulating hormones during pregnancy? - CORRECT
ANSWER Increased - results in increased mobility of the sacroiliac, sacroccoygeal
and symphysis pubis joints.
In menopausal women, decreased estrogen increases bone resorption and decreases
calcium deposition, which results in stronger bones and increased bone density? T/F -
CORRECT ANSWER False - decreased estrogen results in bone loss and
decreased bone density
Older adults experience the following changes in the musculoskeletal system EXCEPT
A. progressive decrease in reaction time
B. A progressive decrease in speed of movements
C. Increased agility
D. Decreased indurance - CORRECT ANSWER C. Decreased agility
Risk factors associated with osteoarthritis include all of the following EXCEPT.
A. Obesity
B. Family history of osteoarthritis
C. Decreased mobility syndromes
D. Aging > 40 years - CORRECT ANSWER C. hypermobility syndromes
Also injury, high level of sports activities
Occupation requiring overuse of joints
Risk Factors for osterporosis? - CORRECT ANSWER Race
Light body frame, thin
Family history of osteoporosis
Nulliparous
Amenorrhea or early menopause
Sedentary lifestyle
Constant dieting, inadequate Calcium and Vitamin D
Excessive carbonated soft drinks
Scolosis, RA, Cancer, multiple sclerosis, chronic illness
Certain drugs
Poor teeth, previous fractures
Cigarette smoking
What can occur after an injury to a muscles' motor neuron?
A. Stress fracture
B. Tremors
C. Facies
D. Fasiculations - CORRECT ANSWER D. Fasiculations
, Assessing muscle strength in an adult; results in a grade of 0, this is normal. T/F -
CORRECT ANSWER False
Grade 0 - no evidence of movement
Grade 1 - trace of movement
Grade 2 - Full range of motion, but not against gravity
Grade 3 - Full range of motion against gravity but not resistance
Grade 4 - Full range of motion against gravity, some resistance, weak
Grade 5 - Full range of motion against gravity, full resistance
A patient complains of a deviation of their fingers to the ulnar side, swan neck or
boutonniere deformities of the fingers, this indicates?
A. Osteoarthritis
B. Gout
C. Rheumatoid Arthritis
D. None of the above - CORRECT ANSWER C. Rheumatoid Arthritis
Gouty arthritis - an inflamed metatarsophalangeal joint of the great toe, may have a
draining tophus.
Osteoarthritis results in bony overgrowths in distal interphalangeal joints (hard,
nontender nodules 2-3 mm)
Distal interphalangeal joint bony overgrowths in the hand are called?
A. Bouchard nodes
B. Heberden nodes - CORRECT ANSWER B. Heberden nodes
Bouchard nodes are in the proximal interphalangeal joints
Both are associated with osteoarthritis
What shoulder deformity indicates injury to the nerve of the anterior serratus muscle of
the shoulder?
A. Olecranon dislocation
B. Dislocation of the shoulder
C. Winging of the scapula with abduction of the arm
D. Carrying angle of the shoulder - CORRECT ANSWER C. Winged scapula with
winging of the scapula with abduction of the arm
Cranial nerve XI is assessed by having the patient maintain a shrugged shoulder while
you apply opposing force? T/F - CORRECT ANSWER True
An audible or palpable snapping or clicking of the temporomandibular joint is an
abnormal finding. T/F - CORRECT ANSWER False - an audible or palpable
snapping or clicking of the TMJ is NOT unusual, but pain crepitus, locking or popping
may indicate TMJ dysfunction.
