NURS 612 / NURS612 ADVANCED HEALTH ASSESSMENT FINAL EXAM. QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS.

108. A 45 year old laborer presents with low back pain, stating that he pain comes from the right buttock and shoots down and across the right anterior thigh, down the shin to the ankle. Which examination finding is considered more indicative of nerve root compression? 109. A positive straight leg raise test usually indicates 110. The Thomas test is used to detect 111. When performing the drawer test, the examiner would place the patient in a supine position and flex the knee 45-90 degrees, placing the foot flat on the table, and then 112. Which one of the following techniques is used to detect a torn meniscus? 113. During a football game, a player was struck on the lateral side of the left leg while his feet were firmly planted. He is complaining of left knee pain. To examine the left knee, you should initially perform the _______ test. 114. Anterior cruciate ligament integrity is assessed via the ______ test