Physical Assessment Planning: Routine and Specific Tests

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What does the SpPIN stand for in the context of physical assessment?

  • Sensitivity negative rule OUT
  • Sociometer positive presence IN
  • Specificity positive rule IN (correct)
  • Scoliosis potential predictor

Which body part should be observed from top to bottom during the standing observation in a physical assessment?

  • Head to feet
  • Pelvis to neck
  • Feet to head (correct)
  • Trunk to shoulders

What is the typical screening method for structural scoliosis mentioned in the text?

  • Hamstring flexibility test
  • Shoulder rotation test
  • Knee extension test
  • Adams forward flexion test (correct)

Which term describes a lateral shift without a rotational component in a physical assessment context?

<p>List (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of mobility reduction is expected with age according to the text?

<p>20-35% (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor constraints movements of the lumbar spine according to the provided information?

<p>Facet structure and alignment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why might you assess flexion/extension in sitting?

<p>To differentiate between movement of the hip and lumbar spine (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When would it be useful to measure lumbar rotation in standing?

<p>When functional limitations involve activities that require rotation or leg and pelvis movement (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the normative values for lumbar flexion?

<p>6.85 +- 1.18 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which test is a reliable source for flexion and extension of the lumbar spine?

<p>Modified shober test (MMS) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of passive accessory intervertebral movement (PAIVM)?

<p>To assess end feel characteristics (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which tool is used for measuring lateral flexion according to the text?

<p>Goniometers (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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