General Assessment Rules

Question 1

When performing rule-outs, overpressure is applied during the _______ part of the test.

Answer 1

AF

ACTIVE FREE

Question 2

When performing functional test, overpressure is applied during the _______ part of the test.

Answer 2

PR

PASSIVE RELAXED

Question 3

What are you testing for if you tap the bone along its length, or use a tuning fork proximal/distal to the suspected site?

Answer 3

FRACTURE

Question 4

If the injury is believed to be to muscle/tendon, what would your order of testing be?

Answer 4

(AF) ACTIVE FREE
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(PR) PASSIVE RELAXED
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(AR) ACTIVE RESISTED

Question 5

If the injury is believed to be to a ligament or joint capsule, what would your order of testing be?

Answer 5

(AF) ACTIVE FREE
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(AR) ACTIVE RESISTED
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(PR) PASSIVE RELAXED

Question 6

What should you ask so repeatedly during testing that it feels like you might go insane?

Answer 6

“IS THERE ANY PAIN WITH THAT?”

Question 7

Which test should always be done last?

Answer 7

MOST PAINFUL

Question 8

Name the 5 possible pain sensations your patient should be aware of throughout testing, while you’re listening for noises, and observing objectively?

Answer 8

SHARP PAIN
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DULL ACHE
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TINGLING
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NUMBNESS
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TWINGES

Question 9

Ligaments cause pain when ____________.

Answer 9

STRETCHED

Question 10

Muscles cause pain when __________ or __________.

Answer 10

CONTRACTED (OR STRETCHED)

Question 11

Name a situation aside from pain, where overpressure is never performed?

Answer 11

SPINE EXTENSION