Basic Clinical Skills Required Quiz 3

Question 1 - Best 3 Answers

Which of the following historical elements are most important for a chronic musculoskeletal problem:

mechanism of injury

treatment so far

past injuries

onset of swelling

effect on function

onset of redness

effect on sleep

Question 2 - Single Best Answer

The standard approach for examining an extremity is:

palpation, inspection, range of motion, special tests

inspection, range of motion, palpation, special tests

palpation, inspection, special tests, range of motion

inspection, palpation, range of motion, special tests

inspection, range of motion, special tests, palpation

Question 3 - Best 2 Answers

Which of the following statements are true regarding range of motion (ROM):

Always start out with passive ROM and then proceed to active ROM as needed.

Increased ROM may be a sign of joint instability.

For every degree of abduction at the glenohumeral joint the scapula abducts two degrees.

Limitations of ROM may be mechanical or due to pain.

For active ROM, joint motion should be measured against resistance.

Question 4 - Single Best Answer

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Question 5 - Best 2 Answers

The FABER test is important because it allows you to:

evaluate back pain without hurting the patient

evaluate back pain in a functional context

differentiate hip pain from back pain

differentiate nerve root pain from "mechanical" back pain

differentiate upper spine from lower spine pain

differentiate sacroiliac pain from spine pain

Question 6 - Best 2 Answers

A 20 year old university student injures her knee after colliding with teammate during a volleyball game. She hobbles off the court and sits out the rest of the game. After 6 hours the knee has swollen significantly. The structures most likely to be damaged are:

a torn medial meniscus

a torn collateral ligament

a torn anterior cruciate ligament

a dislocated patella

a fractured patella

a fractured fibula