KNEE PAT EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS | RATED A+

KNEE PAT EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS | RATED A+

patella observations - CORRECT ANSWER -patellar alignment:

-patella alta: higher risk of patella dislocation

-patella baja: low riding



genu vagum - CORRECT ANSWER --"knocked knee"

-usually associated with foot pronation



genu varum - CORRECT ANSWER -bow legged



genu recurvatum - CORRECT ANSWER -hyperextension of the knee



MCL sprain - CORRECT ANSWER -cause: direct hit from lateral side, valgus force

-more susceptible with a flexed knee



LCL sprain - CORRECT ANSWER -cause: direct hit from medial side with tibia internally rotated

-varus force



ACL sprain - CORRECT ANSWER --non contact or contact

cause: tibia is externally rotated and valgus force

-planted foot with cutting motion

-hyperextension from direct blow



PCL sprain - CORRECT ANSWER --most at risk when knee is flexed at 90 degrees