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NSG 6020- Orthopedics exam with complete solutions 2024_2025
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NSG 6020- Orthopedics exam withcomplete solutions 2024/2025
When examining the foot of a patient, the nurse practitioner notes tenderness of
the posterior medial malleolus. This could be suggestive of: - ANSWER-Tibial
tendonitis
When testing hand grip strength on a patient, the nurse practitioner asks the
patient to squeeze which finger(s)?: - ANSWER-Second and third fingers
A thickened nodule overlying the flexor tendon of the 4th finger and possibly the
5th finger near the distal palmar crease is suggestive of: - ANSWER-Dupuytren's
contracture
The forward slippage of one vertebrae resulting in spinal cord compression is
referred to as: - ANSWER-Spondylolisthesis
Apatient complains of shooting pains below the knee radiating into the lateral leg
and calf. This type of low back pain is referred to as: - ANSWER-radicular low
back pain
Thenar atrophy suggests: - ANSWER-A median nerve disorder
What test is performed when the nurse practitioner instructs the patient to hold
his wrists in flexion for 60 seconds while pressing back on his hands together to
form right angles: - ANSWER-phalen's test
, When inspecting the should and shoulder girdle, the rounded lateral aspect of the
should appears flattened. This finding could be associated with: - ANSWER-
Anterior should dislocation
When inspecting the shoulder and shoulder girdle, an elevation of the right
should was noted this finding could be associated with: - ANSWER-Scoliosis
On examination of the foot, the nurse practitioner notes acute inflammation of the
first metatarsophalangeal joint. This finding could be consistent wit h - ANSWER-
Gout
Decreased spinal mobility in the lumbar region could be suggestive of: -
ANSWER-osteoarthritis
When performing a musculoskeletal examination, the nurse practitioner instructs
the patient to move his arm behind himself. This motion of the should girdle
would be an example of: - ANSWER-Extension
Passive flexion, valgus stress, and internal rotation of the lower leg evaluate the:
- ANSWER-medial meniscus
A 35 year old female patient presents to the nurse practitioner with complaints of
pain in the joints of both hands accompanied by stiffness, especially in the
morning with tenderness and warmth to touch. Examination reveals swelling of
the synovial tissue and limitation of motion. These findings are consistent with: -
ANSWER-rheumatoid arthritis
With the patient in the dorsal decubitus position, have him slowly extend the knee
while maintaining the varus stress and external rotation. If a snap on the medial
joint line is palpated, this may indicate a positive test for a : - ANSWER-medial
meniscal tear
After attempting to elicit the Moro reflex in a newborn, the nurse practitioner
identifies absence of movement of the left arm. The next assessment would be to:
- ANSWER-examine the clavicle
When examining the foot of a patient, the nurse practitioner notes a bony
projection along the edge of the right calcaneus with minimal pain and
tenderness to touch. This could be suggestive of: - ANSWER-a bone spur
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