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Where is the ulnar artery located?
Where is the ulnar artery located?
- At the bend of the elbow
- On the medial flexor surface (correct)
- Just medial to the biceps tendon
- On the lateral flexor surface
Which statement describes range of motion testing for the shoulder?
Which statement describes range of motion testing for the shoulder?
- Standing/sitting position is not important for accurate viewing
- Ensure the patient attempts the full range of motion (correct)
- Allow the patient to demonstrate without giving clear instructions
- Only test passive range of motion
What can cause restricted range of motion in shoulder flexion?
What can cause restricted range of motion in shoulder flexion?
- Bursitis (correct)
- Adduction tears or sprains
- Extension
- Internal rotation
During shoulder abduction, how should the arms be raised?
During shoulder abduction, how should the arms be raised?
Which of the following is NOT a motion of the shoulder?
Which of the following is NOT a motion of the shoulder?
What should you verbalize when palpating for masses or swelling?
What should you verbalize when palpating for masses or swelling?
What are the main components of the upper extremity physical exam?
What are the main components of the upper extremity physical exam?
Which anatomical areas should be inspected during the upper extremity physical exam?
Which anatomical areas should be inspected during the upper extremity physical exam?
What is the best way to document upper extremity physical exam findings?
What is the best way to document upper extremity physical exam findings?
What should be done during the palpation of the upper extremities?
What should be done during the palpation of the upper extremities?
What is the purpose of testing range of motion in the upper extremities?
What is the purpose of testing range of motion in the upper extremities?
What is the clinical significance of normal and abnormal upper extremity physical exam findings?
What is the clinical significance of normal and abnormal upper extremity physical exam findings?
What is the correct motion for shoulder internal rotation?
What is the correct motion for shoulder internal rotation?
Which action represents elbow pronation?
Which action represents elbow pronation?
In elbow supination, what should be done with the palms?
In elbow supination, what should be done with the palms?
Which joint is affected by osteoarthritis as per the given context?
Which joint is affected by osteoarthritis as per the given context?
What is a movement that tests shoulder strength?
What is a movement that tests shoulder strength?
Which condition causes ulnar deviation at the metacarpophalangeal joints (MCPs)?
Which condition causes ulnar deviation at the metacarpophalangeal joints (MCPs)?
Which of the following is not a recommended observation during the inspection of the elbows?
Which of the following is not a recommended observation during the inspection of the elbows?
Which action involves wrist radial and ulnar movement?
Which action involves wrist radial and ulnar movement?
When testing finger strength, what does 'abduction' refer to?
When testing finger strength, what does 'abduction' refer to?
Which of the following is a recommended step during the inspection of the hands?
Which of the following is a recommended step during the inspection of the hands?
Which of the following is associated with 'Tennis Elbow'?
Which of the following is associated with 'Tennis Elbow'?
Which of the following is not a recommended observation during the palpation of the hands?
Which of the following is not a recommended observation during the palpation of the hands?
What should be the direction of force applied during the examination of the upper extremities?
What should be the direction of force applied during the examination of the upper extremities?
Which of the following was NOT noted during the upper extremity examination?
Which of the following was NOT noted during the upper extremity examination?
What strength was observed in the right elbow during the examination?
What strength was observed in the right elbow during the examination?
What specific maneuver was the patient unable to perform due to pain in the right elbow?
What specific maneuver was the patient unable to perform due to pain in the right elbow?
What type of video were students instructed to watch prior to the lab?
What type of video were students instructed to watch prior to the lab?
Which reference was NOT mentioned in the text?
Which reference was NOT mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of asking patients about suicide, as mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of asking patients about suicide, as mentioned in the text?
Why is distinguishing between 'active' and 'passive' suicidal ideation important, based on the text?
Why is distinguishing between 'active' and 'passive' suicidal ideation important, based on the text?
What is the significance of Question #9 in the PHQ9, according to the text?
What is the significance of Question #9 in the PHQ9, according to the text?
Why do 50% of patients who eventually commit suicide visit a primary care clinician before taking their lives, according to the text?
Why do 50% of patients who eventually commit suicide visit a primary care clinician before taking their lives, according to the text?
How do patients usually perceive being asked about suicide, based on the information provided?
How do patients usually perceive being asked about suicide, based on the information provided?
What is the primary cause for suicide assessment being considered vital, according to the text?
What is the primary cause for suicide assessment being considered vital, according to the text?
What is a recommended step when a patient exhibits nervousness or multiple somatic symptoms?
What is a recommended step when a patient exhibits nervousness or multiple somatic symptoms?
Which of the following best describes the nature of anxiety disorders compared to episodic anxiety?
Which of the following best describes the nature of anxiety disorders compared to episodic anxiety?
Why is it important to explore patients' current worries and concerns?
Why is it important to explore patients' current worries and concerns?
What is the relationship between anxiety disorders and depression as mentioned in the text?
What is the relationship between anxiety disorders and depression as mentioned in the text?
What should healthcare providers do when a patient displays multiple somatic symptoms?
What should healthcare providers do when a patient displays multiple somatic symptoms?
Why is it essential to consider past symptoms or treatment for anxiety or mood disorders when examining a patient?
Why is it essential to consider past symptoms or treatment for anxiety or mood disorders when examining a patient?
What is a common non-verbal cue of possible depression in patients?
What is a common non-verbal cue of possible depression in patients?
What should a clinician do when they notice a patient showing signs of sadness or depression?
What should a clinician do when they notice a patient showing signs of sadness or depression?
Which statement best describes a recommended approach for patients who find it difficult to express feelings about sadness or emotion?
Which statement best describes a recommended approach for patients who find it difficult to express feelings about sadness or emotion?
What is the purpose of the 2-question screen for depression?
What is the purpose of the 2-question screen for depression?
What is a common somatic symptom of depression?
What is a common somatic symptom of depression?
What should a clinician do if they suddenly feel sad about or sorry for a patient?
What should a clinician do if they suddenly feel sad about or sorry for a patient?
What challenge does a healthcare professional face when dealing with an angry patient?
What challenge does a healthcare professional face when dealing with an angry patient?
What is one recommended strategy when a healthcare professional starts feeling angry or defensive?
What is one recommended strategy when a healthcare professional starts feeling angry or defensive?
Which of the following is a common misconception when dealing with an angry patient?
Which of the following is a common misconception when dealing with an angry patient?
What is the time allotted for each interview during the standardized patient activity?
What is the time allotted for each interview during the standardized patient activity?
What is the purpose of the 3-minute brief discussion between interviews during the standardized patient activity?
What is the purpose of the 3-minute brief discussion between interviews during the standardized patient activity?
What should be the focus when dealing with a patient who exhibits extreme anger?
What should be the focus when dealing with a patient who exhibits extreme anger?
What is a common reason clinicians may be reluctant to explore depression further during a patient visit?
What is a common reason clinicians may be reluctant to explore depression further during a patient visit?
Why might patients who express sadness be misdiagnosed as grieving rather than suffering from depression?
Why might patients who express sadness be misdiagnosed as grieving rather than suffering from depression?
How do tears usually signal an important life issue in medical practice?
How do tears usually signal an important life issue in medical practice?
What is a key factor that contributes to the difficulty in finding and managing depression according to the text?
What is a key factor that contributes to the difficulty in finding and managing depression according to the text?
Why might some clinicians fail to connect somatic problems with clues to the presence of depression?
Why might some clinicians fail to connect somatic problems with clues to the presence of depression?
What is a significant barrier to diagnosing and treating depression outlined in the text?
What is a significant barrier to diagnosing and treating depression outlined in the text?
What is a crucial aspect of suicide risk assessment according to the text?
What is a crucial aspect of suicide risk assessment according to the text?
Why is questioning patients about suicide important according to the text?
Why is questioning patients about suicide important according to the text?
Why is it essential to follow up concerning 'active' self-harm thoughts according to the text?
Why is it essential to follow up concerning 'active' self-harm thoughts according to the text?
Why does the text highlight the importance of distinguishing between 'active' and 'passive' suicidal ideation?
Why does the text highlight the importance of distinguishing between 'active' and 'passive' suicidal ideation?
What does the text suggest is the common outcome when patients are asked about suicide?
What does the text suggest is the common outcome when patients are asked about suicide?
What is the primary purpose for routinely asking depression screening questions according to practice guidelines?
What is the primary purpose for routinely asking depression screening questions according to practice guidelines?
How should caregivers present information about depression to patients for optimal understanding?
How should caregivers present information about depression to patients for optimal understanding?
What distinguishes depression from temporary sadness, according to the text?
What distinguishes depression from temporary sadness, according to the text?
Why are short pauses recommended after offering information about depression to patients?
Why are short pauses recommended after offering information about depression to patients?
What aspect of depression should healthcare providers actively discuss during interactions with patients?
What aspect of depression should healthcare providers actively discuss during interactions with patients?
What role does persistent sadness play in identifying depression, as described in the text?
What role does persistent sadness play in identifying depression, as described in the text?
What physical problems can be caused by the brain chemistry changes due to depression, as mentioned in the text?
What physical problems can be caused by the brain chemistry changes due to depression, as mentioned in the text?
How do some clinicians compare depression to other chronic illnesses like diabetes, according to the text?
How do some clinicians compare depression to other chronic illnesses like diabetes, according to the text?
What part of the brain is mentioned to have a deficiency in serotonin in individuals experiencing depression?
What part of the brain is mentioned to have a deficiency in serotonin in individuals experiencing depression?
What treatment options are usually prescribed for depression, according to the text?
What treatment options are usually prescribed for depression, according to the text?
What skill is suggested in the text to ensure patients understand the information provided about depression and its treatment?
What skill is suggested in the text to ensure patients understand the information provided about depression and its treatment?
How are outcomes of other illnesses like diabetes and heart trouble affected by treating depression, according to the text?
How are outcomes of other illnesses like diabetes and heart trouble affected by treating depression, according to the text?
What is a recommended approach to handle a disruptive patient in a healthcare setting?
What is a recommended approach to handle a disruptive patient in a healthcare setting?
How does intense anger in some patients relate to other emotions or conditions?
How does intense anger in some patients relate to other emotions or conditions?
What is the primary reason for prioritizing personal safety over therapeutic interactions in healthcare settings?
What is the primary reason for prioritizing personal safety over therapeutic interactions in healthcare settings?
How should limits be set when dealing with disruptive patients?
How should limits be set when dealing with disruptive patients?
In what situations should healthcare providers consider leaving or disengaging from a conversation with a patient?
In what situations should healthcare providers consider leaving or disengaging from a conversation with a patient?
What is a critical signal that healthcare providers should pay attention to during interactions with angry patients?
What is a critical signal that healthcare providers should pay attention to during interactions with angry patients?
What is the recommended approach when a patient is being disruptive?
What is the recommended approach when a patient is being disruptive?
What is a common underlying cause of extreme anger in patients?
What is a common underlying cause of extreme anger in patients?
How can alcohol and other drugs impact a patient's anger?
How can alcohol and other drugs impact a patient's anger?
What should be prioritized when dealing with a disruptive patient?
What should be prioritized when dealing with a disruptive patient?
What is the most reliable indicator of personal safety in a situation?
What is the most reliable indicator of personal safety in a situation?
What is the recommended approach when a patient continues to be disruptive after setting limits?
What is the recommended approach when a patient continues to be disruptive after setting limits?