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Match the deformities of the hand (in the left column) with their causes (in the right column). Instructions - ANSWER - -Benediction deformity - Damage to the ulnar nerve -Claw hand deformity - Compression of both the median and ulnar nerves Identify a true statement about contusions and pressure injuries of the hand and phalanges. - ANSWER - This condition is caused due to the irregular bony structure of the hand and phalanges. A feature of the trigger finger or thumb is that it _____. ...

What are the correct terms that would best complete this statement? If __________ activity is greater than the __________ activity, the bone becomes increasingly susceptible to stress fractures - ANSWER - osteoclastic; osteoblastic Which of the following types of pain is incorrectly labeled as a type of referred pain? - ANSWER - Chronic pain From the following, which is an incorrect statement about nociceptors and neural transmission? - ANSWER - Second-order efferent fibers carry sensory m...

Which of the following statements is true about managing epistaxis? - ANSWER - A patient should sit upright with his or her head held forward and tilted slightly up. Any athlete who receives a severe blow to the abdomen or back region should be instructed to check for: - ANSWER - Blood in the urine Pain that radiates to the left shoulder and one-third of the way down the left arm is displaying: - ANSWER - Kehr's sign for a ruptured spleen Which of the following can be used as a treat...

The mandatory use of mouth guards by both high-school and collegiate football players has significantly reduced the incidence of oral injuries in contact/collision sports. t/f - ANSWER - true In the context of a mandible fracture, the most frequently fractured area is near the jaw's frontal angle t/f - ANSWER - true A common mechanism of injury for mandibular luxation is a side blow to the closed mouth of a patient. t/f - ANSWER - false In the case of a tooth subluxation, the toot...

What are the resistive exercises that use a weighted device to strengthen the wrist and hand - ANSWER - flexion, extension, ulnar deviated, radial deviation, pronation, and supination Radiocarpal joint glides increase - ANSWER - joint accessory motions Anterior carpal glides increase - ANSWER - wrist extension posterior carpal glides increase - ANSWER - wrist flexion Ulnar carpal glides increase - ANSWER - radial deviation Which is a true statement about flexibility programs for r...

The _____ nerve comes to the hand by passing between the pisiform bone and the hook of the hamate bone - ANSWER - ulnar An anterior soft-tissue structure that should be palpated while assessing an injury to the wrist, hand, and fingers is the _____ - ANSWER - abductor pollicis brevis In Finkelstein's test, pain over the carpel tunnel could mean a carpel tunnel syndrome affecting the _____ nerve - ANSWER - median Identify a scenario that illustrates the assessment of the location and ...

Identify a way of managing acute pain and inflammation associated with tendinitis - ANSWER - Ice massage True or false: The median nerve is least likely to exhibit nerve palsy - ANSWER - False Rehan slips and falls while skiing and injures his right forearm. He complains of a burning pain and lack of proper sensitivity in the affected arm. After a few days, he notices abnormality in the ring and little fingers of the right hand. This abnormality is known as _____ - ANSWER - a bishop's d...

What questions would need to be asked to rule out cervical spine injury? - ANSWER - Did you hit someone with or land directly on, the top of your head? Were you knocked out or unconscious? Do you have any pain in your neck? Do you have tingling, numbness, or burning in your shoulders, arms, or hands? Do you have equal muscle strength in both hands? Are you unable to move your ankles and toes? ___ can produce more accurate results during posture screening. - ANSWER - a grid If the cerv...

A diagnostic CT scan or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is necessary to determine the extent and location of the hemorrhage. What are the signs of postconcussion syndrome? (Check all that apply.) - ANSWER - Persistent headache and impaired memory Anxiety and irritability Lack of concentration Giddiness and fatigue Identify the true statements about second impact syndrome. (Check all that apply.) - ANSWER - It results from a rapid swelling of the brain following a second concussio...

A treasure map is drawn to a scale of 2 inches = 3 miles. On the map, the distance between Point A and X-marks-the-spot is 9 1/2 inches. How many actual miles does this represent. - ANSWER - A. 281/2 miles B. 141/4 miles C. 61/3 miles D. 19 miles (B) If 2 inches = 3 miles, then 1 inch equals 11⁄2 miles: 3 ÷ 2 = 1.5. Multiply 11⁄2 miles × 91⁄2 inch