lecture 1 pt trauma part 2 hard

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Which of the following is NOT a requirement for a musculoskeletal assessment?

Knowledge of functional anatomy

An accurate patient history

Diligent observation (correct)

A proper and thorough systematic examination of the patient

What should be compared with the injured side during a musculoskeletal assessment?

The normal (unaffected) side (correct)

The patient's medical history

The previous injury site

The opposite side of the body

Which component of a musculoskeletal assessment should be completed first?

Differential diagnosis

Thorough history (correct)

Provocative and palpation tests

Physical examination

Which of the following may indicate a more severe condition or referral of symptoms?

Pointing to a more general area Signup and view all the answers

What is the general time frame for subacute conditions?

10 days to 7 weeks Signup and view all the answers

What does giving way in a joint often indicate?

Reflex inhibition or muscle weakness Signup and view all the answers

Which type of pain is often associated with anxiety and continuous in nature?

Acute pain Signup and view all the answers

Which type of deformity disappears when the posture is changed?

Functional deformity Signup and view all the answers

What does the presence of ecchymosis or bruising indicate?

Recent injury or surgery Signup and view all the answers

What does the presence of redness on the skin indicate?

Increased blood flow or inflammation Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of obtaining a valid consent before performing the examination?

To obtain informed consent Signup and view all the answers

Which movement occurs before the anatomical barrier in passive movement?

Physiological barrier Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of resisted isometric movement?

To determine if contractile tissue is the problem Signup and view all the answers

What is the possible cause of limited range of motion at the end of passive movement?

The cause of limited ROM can be determined Signup and view all the answers

What does a positive neurological sign indicate in resisted isometric testing?

Nerve root, peripheral nerve, or upper motor neuron lesion Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT considered a red flag sign or symptom in patient history assessment?

Bilateral symptoms Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the patient's history in musculoskeletal assessment?

To understand the patient's chief complaint Signup and view all the answers

Which type of question is more suitable for obtaining narrative information from the patient?

Open-ended question Signup and view all the answers

What should the examiner do before proceeding with another question during patient history assessment?

Receive an answer to each question Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of functional assessment?

It should be used in isolation without the overall assessment. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using special (diagnostic) tests?

To provide reliable, valid, and accurate data. Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of sensitivity or specificity in each test?

The test should have a great amount of sensitivity or specificity. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about pain that decreases with rest?

It indicates a mechanical problem interfering with movement Signup and view all the answers

What type of pain tends to be deep, boring, and localized?

Bone pain Signup and view all the answers

When is pain worse at the beginning of activity than at the end?

During acute inflammation Signup and view all the answers

What type of pain is usually hard to localize and is aggravated by contraction or stretch?

Muscle pain Signup and view all the answers

During the assessment, the examiner looks for two sets of data. Which of the following is NOT one of those sets?

Responses that can be referred from one part of the body to another (objective) Signup and view all the answers