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PEAT EXAM | Questions And Answers Latest {2024- 2025} A+ Graded | 100% VerifiedAnterior Drawer Test: Ankle - Test is used to detect injury to the:
-anterior talofibular ligament
-calcaneofibular ligament
*ATFL is the most commonly injured ligament in an inversion ankle sprain
Hoen -
C5-C6 brachial plexus injury - *Erb's Palsy
weakness in:
-shoulder abductors
-shoulder rotators
-shoulder flexors
-forearm supinators
to address these impairments you must emphasize these actions
Other signs of Erb's Palsy:
-loss of sensation
-inability to raise arm from side
-loss of elbow flexion
C8-T1 brachial plexus injury - *Klumpke Palsy
Weakness in:
-finger extensors and intrinsic hand muscles that perform metacarpophalangeal abduction
,Diabetes Mellitus - -polyuria: production of excessive urine
-polydipsia: increased thirst
-fasting plasma glucose: 126+ indicates DM
A1C: measures blood glucose over 3 months
Sharp Debridement - -used for removal of necrotic tissue (dead or dying tissue)
-not appropriate for wounds with tunneling (forms passageways under the skin)
Pulsatile Lavage - -a mechanical hydrotherapy technique that uses pressurized, pulsed solutions to
irrigate and debride wounds
-used to remove excess exudate
-requires less staff support, less cleanup, and less treatment time
-used to treat tunneling wounds with special cannula tips
Wet to Dry Dressings - -used to remove necrotic tissue
-can be painful for patients because it has been shown to remove rich endogenous fluids, fibrin, and
other cells critical to wound healing
Airborne vs Droplet Precautions - Airborne particles are tiny, can stay in the air for a long time, and
travel longer distances. Droplets are larger and released when you cough, sneeze, talk, or even breathe
hard.
Airborne example:
-Rubeola (measles)
-Tuberculosis
-Varicella Zoster Virus (Chicken-pox/shingles)
, Droplet example:
-Bacterial pneumonia
-meningitis
-influenza virus
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Morton Neuroma - thickening of tissue around one of the nerves leading to your toes
metatarsal squeeze test (also called Morton's Test):
-used to check for morton neuroma's
signs and symptoms:
-pain between toes when you stand or walk
-worse when you wear high heeled shoes
-swelling
-tingling/numbness
Freiberg Disease - avascular necrosis of the metatarsal head
signs and symptoms:
-pain localized to metatarsal head
-exacerbated with activity/ROM and joint swelling
-not associated with neurological symptoms
Anterior tarsal syndrome - a rare nerve disorder in the foot and ankle that occurs when the deep
peroneal nerve is compressed
signs and symptoms:
-deep aching pain in medial and dorsal aspect of foot
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