NSG 6020- Orthopedics LATEST 2025 EXAM WITH QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS
GRADED A+ MATERIAL
When examining the foot of a patient, the nurse practitioner notes tenderness of the posterior
medial malleolus. This could be suggestive of: -CORRECT ANSWER-Tibial tendinitis
When testing hand grip strength on a patient, the nurse practitioner asks the patient to squeeze
which finger(s)?: -CORRECT 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: -CORRECT ANSWER-Dupuytren's contracture
The forward slippage of one vertebrae resulting in spinal cord compression is referred to as: -
CORRECT 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: -CORRECT ANSWER-radicular low back pain
Thenar atrophy suggests: -CORRECT 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: -CORRECT 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: -CORRECT 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: -CORRECT 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 -CORRECT ANSWER-Gout
, Decreased spinal mobility in the lumbar region could be suggestive of: -CORRECT ANSWER-
osteoarthritis
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: -CORRECT
ANSWER-Extension
Passive flexion, valgus stress, and internal rotation of the lower leg evaluate the: -CORRECT 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: -CORRECT 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 : -CORRECT ANSWER-medial meniscal tear
After attempting to elicit the Moro reflex in a newborn, the nurse practitioner identifies absence of
movement of the left arm. The next assessment would be to: -CORRECT ANSWER-examine the
clavical
When examining the foot of a patient, the nurse practitioner notes a bony projection along the edge
of the right calcaneus with minimal pain and tenderness to touch. This could be suggestive of: -
CORRECT ANSWER-a bone spur
When performing a spinal exam, the nurse practitioner notices unequal heights of the iliac crest. This
finding could be suggestive of: -CORRECT ANSWER-unequal leg length
To palpate the medial meniscus, slightly internally rotate the tibia and palpate the medial soft tissue
along the: -CORRECT ANSWER-upper edge of the tibial plateau
The medial and lateral menisci: -CORRECT ANSWER-cushions the action of the femur on the tibia
The nurse practitioner instructs the patient to lie supine, bend his knee, and turn his lower leg and
foot away from the midline. This maneuver would assess hip: -CORRECT ANSWER-internal rotation
GRADED A+ MATERIAL
When examining the foot of a patient, the nurse practitioner notes tenderness of the posterior
medial malleolus. This could be suggestive of: -CORRECT ANSWER-Tibial tendinitis
When testing hand grip strength on a patient, the nurse practitioner asks the patient to squeeze
which finger(s)?: -CORRECT 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: -CORRECT ANSWER-Dupuytren's contracture
The forward slippage of one vertebrae resulting in spinal cord compression is referred to as: -
CORRECT 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: -CORRECT ANSWER-radicular low back pain
Thenar atrophy suggests: -CORRECT 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: -CORRECT 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: -CORRECT 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: -CORRECT 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 -CORRECT ANSWER-Gout
, Decreased spinal mobility in the lumbar region could be suggestive of: -CORRECT ANSWER-
osteoarthritis
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: -CORRECT
ANSWER-Extension
Passive flexion, valgus stress, and internal rotation of the lower leg evaluate the: -CORRECT 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: -CORRECT 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 : -CORRECT ANSWER-medial meniscal tear
After attempting to elicit the Moro reflex in a newborn, the nurse practitioner identifies absence of
movement of the left arm. The next assessment would be to: -CORRECT ANSWER-examine the
clavical
When examining the foot of a patient, the nurse practitioner notes a bony projection along the edge
of the right calcaneus with minimal pain and tenderness to touch. This could be suggestive of: -
CORRECT ANSWER-a bone spur
When performing a spinal exam, the nurse practitioner notices unequal heights of the iliac crest. This
finding could be suggestive of: -CORRECT ANSWER-unequal leg length
To palpate the medial meniscus, slightly internally rotate the tibia and palpate the medial soft tissue
along the: -CORRECT ANSWER-upper edge of the tibial plateau
The medial and lateral menisci: -CORRECT ANSWER-cushions the action of the femur on the tibia
The nurse practitioner instructs the patient to lie supine, bend his knee, and turn his lower leg and
foot away from the midline. This maneuver would assess hip: -CORRECT ANSWER-internal rotation
