Question 1 of 12
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On assessment of the major joints, it is normal for the passive range of motion to exceed the active range of motion by __ degrees.
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- Your answer: 5Correct answer: 5It is normal for the passive range of motion to exceed the active range of motion by 5 degrees.
Question 2 of 12
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Which finding is considered normal when muscle groups are tested for strength?
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- Gross hypertrophy on oppositionGross hypertrophy on opposition is an abnormal finding when muscle groups are tested for strength.
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- Partial range of motionFull range of motion is a normal finding when muscle groups are tested for strength.
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- Grade 3 muscle strengthGrade 3 muscle strength or lower is considered a disability.
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- Full resistance to oppositionFull resistance to opposition is a normal finding when muscle groups are tested for strength.
Question 3 of 12
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Which findings are normal on inspection of spinal alignment?
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- LordosisLordosis, an inward curve of the lower back, is an unexpected finding on inspection of spinal alignment.
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- Straight vertebraeThe vertebrae should be straight on inspection of spinal alignment.
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- Head over gluteal cleftThe head should be positioned directly over the gluteal cleft on inspection of spinal alignment.
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- Convex thoracic spine curveThe curve of the thoracic spine should be convex on inspection of spinal alignment.
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- Concave cervical spine curveThe curve of the cervical spine should be concave on inspection of spinal alignment.
Question 4 of 12
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Match the wrist movement with the expected range of motion.
- 90 degrees
- 30 degrees
- 55 degrees
- 70 degrees
Question 5 of 12
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When inspecting lower leg alignment, the nurse would expect the angle between the femur and the tibia to be less than __ degrees.
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- Your answer: 15Correct answer: 15The angle between the femur and the tibia should be less than 15 degrees; otherwise, the patient is bowlegged.
Question 6 of 12
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Match the hip movement with the expected range of motion.
- 90 degrees
- 30 degrees
- 40 degrees
- 45 degrees
Question 7 of 12
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When assessing an infant’s feet, the nurse would consider which findings to be normal?
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- ClubfootClubfoot is an abnormal finding.
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- Tibial torsionMany infants have tibial torsion as a result of fetal positioning; therefore this is a normal finding.
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- AsymmetryAny asymmetry noted would be an abnormal finding.
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- Forefoot adductionMany infants have forefoot adduction as a result of fetal positioning; therefore this is a normal finding.
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- Flat-footednessAll infants are flat-footed; this is a normal finding.
Question 8 of 12
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Genu valgum is a common finding in patients 2 to 4 years old and can be identified if the distance between the medial malleoli of the ankles is at least __ cm when the child is standing with the knees together.
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- Your answer: 2.5Correct answer: 2.5Genu valgum is present if a space of 2.5 cm, or 1 inch, is present between the medial malleoli.
Question 9 of 12
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Which foot condition is considered normal for a 12-month-old ambulatory, weight-bearing child?
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- ClubfootClubfoot is an unexpected finding at any age.
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- Inward pronationInward pronation is common until approximately 30 months of age.
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- AsymmetryAny asymmetry noted would be an abnormal finding.
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- Midline of the foot bearing majority of weightA child younger than 30 months of age would not be expected to exhibit weight bearing at midline of the foot.
Question 10 of 12
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When testing the range of motion for each joint, the nurse would consider which findings to be abnormal?
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- PainPain is an unexpected finding when the range of motion of the joints is tested.
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- CrepitusCrepitus is an unexpected finding when the range of motion of the joints is tested.
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- TendernessTenderness is an unexpected finding when the range of motion of the joints is tested.
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- Equal range of contralateral jointsAn equal range of motion of contralateral joints is a normal, not abnormal, finding when the range of motion of the joints is tested.
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- Active range of motion exceeding passive range of motion by 5 degreesThe active range should not exceed the passive range of motion and is considered an abnormal finding.
Question 11 of 12
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When inspecting the feet and ankles, the nurse would consider which characteristics to be abnormal?
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- Hammer toeHammer toe, or hyperextension of the metatarsophalangeal joint, is an abnormal finding on assessment of the musculoskeletal joints.
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- Prominent heelsProminent heels are a normal finding on assessment of the musculoskeletal joints.
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- Flexion of proximal jointFlexion of the proximal joint is an abnormal finding on assessment of the musculoskeletal joints.
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- Smooth and rounded malleolar prominenceA smooth and rounded malleolar prominence is a normal finding on assessment of the musculoskeletal joints.
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- Prominent metatarsophalangeal jointsProminent metatarsophalangeal joints are a normal finding on assessment of the musculoskeletal joints.
Question 12 of 12
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When inspecting the spine, the nurse would consider which characteristics to be abnormal?
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- GibbusGibbus, or a hump, is an abnormal finding on inspection of the spine.
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- KyphosisKyphosis, or increases convexity in the curvature of the thoracic spine, is an abnormal finding on inspection of the spine.
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- LordosisLordosis, or an abnormal anterior concavity of the lumbar part of the back, is an abnormal finding on inspection of the spine.
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- Bony enlargementBony enlargement of the spine is an abnormal finding on inspection of the spine.
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- Symmetry among body partsBody parts should be symmetric on inspection of the spine.