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NSG 6020- Orthopedics Questions and Answers with
Complete Solutions UPDATED!!!
When examining the foot of a patient, the nurse practitioner
notes tenderness of the posterior medial malleolus. This could
be suggestive of: - ANSWER Tibial tendinitis
When testing hand grip strength on a patient, the nurse
practitioner asks the patient to squeeze which finger(s)?: -
ANSWER Second and third fingers
A thickened nodule overlying the flexor tendon of the 4th finger
and possibly the 5th finger near the distal palmar crease is
suggestive of: - ANSWER Dupuytren's contracture
The forward slippage of one vertebrae resulting in spinal cord
compression is referred to as: - ANSWER Spondylolisthesis
Apatient complains of shooting pains below the knee radiating
into the lateral leg and calf. This type of low back pain is
referred to as: - ANSWER radicular low back pain
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Thenar atrophy suggests: - ANSWER A median nerve disorder
What test is performed when the nurse practitioner instructs
the patient to hold his wrists in flexion for 60 seconds while
pressing back on his hands together to form right angles: -
ANSWER phalen's test
When inspecting the should and shoulder girdle, the rounded
lateral aspect of the should appears flattened. This finding could
be associated with: - ANSWER Anterior should dislocation
When inspecting the shoulder and shoulder girdle, an elevation
of the right should was noted this finding could be associated
with: - ANSWER Scoliosis
On examination of the foot, the nurse practitioner notes acute
inflammation of the first metatarsophalangeal joint. This finding
could be consistent wit h - ANSWER Gout
Decreased spinal mobility in the lumbar region could be
suggestive of: - ANSWER osteoarthritis
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When performing a musculoskeletal examination, the nurse
practitioner instructs the patient to move his arm behind
himself. This motion of the should girdle would be an example
of: - ANSWER Extension
Passive flexion, valgus stress, and internal rotation of the lower
leg evaluate the: - ANSWER medial meniscus
A 35 year old female patient presents to the nurse practitioner
with complaints of pain in the joints of both hands
accompanied by stiffness, especially in the morning with
tenderness and warmth to touch. Examination reveals swelling
of the synovial tissue and limitation of motion. These findings
are consistent with: - ANSWER rheumatoid arthritis
With the patient in the dorsal decubitus position, have him
slowly extend the knee while maintaining the varus stress and
external rotation. If a snap on the medial joint line is palpated,
this may indicate a positive test for a : - ANSWER medial
meniscal tear
After attempting to elicit the Moro reflex in a newborn, the
nurse practitioner identifies absence of movement of the left
NSG 6020- Orthopedics Questions and Answers with
Complete Solutions UPDATED!!!
When examining the foot of a patient, the nurse practitioner
notes tenderness of the posterior medial malleolus. This could
be suggestive of: - ANSWER Tibial tendinitis
When testing hand grip strength on a patient, the nurse
practitioner asks the patient to squeeze which finger(s)?: -
ANSWER Second and third fingers
A thickened nodule overlying the flexor tendon of the 4th finger
and possibly the 5th finger near the distal palmar crease is
suggestive of: - ANSWER Dupuytren's contracture
The forward slippage of one vertebrae resulting in spinal cord
compression is referred to as: - ANSWER Spondylolisthesis
Apatient complains of shooting pains below the knee radiating
into the lateral leg and calf. This type of low back pain is
referred to as: - ANSWER radicular low back pain
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Thenar atrophy suggests: - ANSWER A median nerve disorder
What test is performed when the nurse practitioner instructs
the patient to hold his wrists in flexion for 60 seconds while
pressing back on his hands together to form right angles: -
ANSWER phalen's test
When inspecting the should and shoulder girdle, the rounded
lateral aspect of the should appears flattened. This finding could
be associated with: - ANSWER Anterior should dislocation
When inspecting the shoulder and shoulder girdle, an elevation
of the right should was noted this finding could be associated
with: - ANSWER Scoliosis
On examination of the foot, the nurse practitioner notes acute
inflammation of the first metatarsophalangeal joint. This finding
could be consistent wit h - ANSWER Gout
Decreased spinal mobility in the lumbar region could be
suggestive of: - ANSWER osteoarthritis
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When performing a musculoskeletal examination, the nurse
practitioner instructs the patient to move his arm behind
himself. This motion of the should girdle would be an example
of: - ANSWER Extension
Passive flexion, valgus stress, and internal rotation of the lower
leg evaluate the: - ANSWER medial meniscus
A 35 year old female patient presents to the nurse practitioner
with complaints of pain in the joints of both hands
accompanied by stiffness, especially in the morning with
tenderness and warmth to touch. Examination reveals swelling
of the synovial tissue and limitation of motion. These findings
are consistent with: - ANSWER rheumatoid arthritis
With the patient in the dorsal decubitus position, have him
slowly extend the knee while maintaining the varus stress and
external rotation. If a snap on the medial joint line is palpated,
this may indicate a positive test for a : - ANSWER medial
meniscal tear
After attempting to elicit the Moro reflex in a newborn, the
nurse practitioner identifies absence of movement of the left
