Unit 8: The Lower Extremity

Question 1

Apley’s Scratch Test helps to determine range of motion issues.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

True

Question 2

Clyde is administering a resisted muscle test to assess Beth’s shoulder injury. What does this test MOST likely involve?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

He will compare strength in her “good” shoulder to her injured shoulder.

Question 3

Phyllis cannot believe her bad luck. Of all bones to fracture, she managed to break the thickest bone in her upper limb. What bone did she MOST likely fracture?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

the humerus

Question 4

Slings are used to completely stabilize an area, totally limit action of the muscles, and allow bones to be set if they are fractured.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

False

Question 5

Tamaki is making a chart of the network known as brachial plexus. What will MOST likely be the focus of this chart?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

nerves

Question 6

Laura thinks she might have tennis elbow. Which two tests could her doctor use to BEST determine if this is her correct diagnosis?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Cozen’s Test and Mill’s Test

Question 7

Curtis is scheduled to have Tommy John surgery. What will MOST likely be repaired during this surgery?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

his ulnar collateral ligament

Question 8

Carter is having an operation on the artery that supplies blood to the arm and the elbow. Which artery is MOST likely affected by this operation?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

the brachial artery

Question 9

Enrique is drawing a diagram of the ligaments in the upper extremities. Where would he MOST accurately place the glenohumeral ligament?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

next to the scapula

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