Nurs 623-624 Exam 4 Complete Solution Rated A+

•Anterior drawer test has a low sensitivity and high specificity for confirming ACL pathology, so a positive test strongly suggests a problem but a negative test does not rule out an ACL tear. A positive test strongly suggests a problem but a negative test does not rule out an ACL tear. When assessing the patient with musculoskeletal problems, it is important to determine if the problem is: acute or chronic, articular or no articular, inflammatory or noninflammatory, and localized or systemic in distribution. Acute (less than 6 weeks duration) or chronic (more than 6 weeks duration), Flammatory or inflammatory Articular structures • synovium, • synovial fluid, • articular cartilage, • intra-articular ligaments, • joint capsule, • juxtaarticular bone Articular problems are characterized by deep or diffuse pain, • deep or diffuse pain