Special Tests and Reflexes in Physical Therapy
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What condition does the Phalen Test specifically assess?

  • De Quervain's disease
  • Tendonitis
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome (correct)
  • Scaphoid ligament instability

    • Which test has the highest sensitivity and specificity for De Quervain's disease?

  • Scaphoid Shift Test
  • Wrist Flexion Test
  • Funkerstein's Test (correct)
  • Phalen Test

    • What is a common limitation of special tests in healthy individuals?

  • False negatives in severe cases
  • Positive results in individuals with lax connective tissue (correct)
  • High specificity for all tests
  • Inability to detect any condition

    • Which special test evaluates scaphoid interosseous ligament instability?

    <p>Scaphoid Shift Test</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the most recent studies, what should be done after a positive test result?

    <p>Move onto the next step if no positive result is found</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a weak or absent knee reflex indicate?

    <p>Hyporeflexion of the knee-jerk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which spinal level is responsible for sensory input to the lateral aspect of the thigh?

    <p>L3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is indicated by a reflex score of 0?

    <p>Absent reflex</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which area of skin is supplied by the C5 spinal nerve?

    <p>Over the deltoid muscle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which reflex score indicates sustained clonus?

    <p>5+</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the origin of the extensor pollicis brevis?

    <p>Posterior surface of the distal third of the radius</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does the abductor pollicis longus insert?

    <p>Medial aspect of the proximal phalanx of the thumb and the extensor hood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the insertion point of the scapholunate ligament?

    <p>Most proximal and superior part of the articular surface between the scaphoid and lunate bones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the knee reflex test assess?

    <p>L2, L3, L4</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Katie emphasize to the patient in her informed consent?

    <p>The patient can request to stop at any time during the assessment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the origin of the ACL?

    <p>Medial wall of femoral epicondyle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the specificity range for the Posterior Drawer test?

    <p>97-100%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which test has a sensitivity range of 81-89%?

    <p>Lachman's test</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true regarding the PCL insertion?

    <p>Attaches to the anterior part of the lateral surface of the medial femoral condyle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should the Posterior Drawer test be performed first?

    <p>It may affect the results of the ACL test.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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