Labs Flashcards
Lab 1
Q: What are the pain, laxity, and end feel characteristics for Grades I, II, and III sprains?
•Grade I: Mild pain, no laxity, firm end feel.
•Grade II: Moderate pain, some laxity, soft end feel.
•Grade III: Severe pain, significant laxity, empty end feel.
Q: What is the purpose of the anterior drawer test?
A: To assess anterior talofibular ligament integrity.
Q: What is the purpose of the talar tilt test?
A: To assess the integrity of the calcaneofibular ligament.
Q: What is the purpose of the Kleiger test?
A: To assess the deltoid ligament and syndesmosis integrity.
Q: When should the ankle tensor wrap be used?
A: For compression and stabilization of ankle injuries to manage swelling.
Q: What does PMS stand for, and when is it used?
A: PMS stands for Pulse, Motor, Sensation, and it is checked during injury assessments.
Q: What is the purpose of valgus and varus stress tests?
•Valgus stress test: To assess the integrity of the medial collateral ligament (MCL).
•Varus stress test: To assess the integrity of the lateral collateral ligament (LCL).
Q: What is the purpose of the anterior and posterior drawer tests?
•Anterior drawer test: To assess the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL).
•Posterior drawer test: To assess the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL).
Q: What is the purpose of the Lachman test?
A: To evaluate the ACL’s integrity with greater sensitivity than the anterior drawer test.
Q: What is the purpose of the McMurray test?
A: To detect meniscal tears.
What knee positions are required for these tests? (Degrees of flexion)
•Valgus/Varus tests: 0° and 30° flexion.
•Anterior/Posterior drawer tests: 90° flexion.
•Lachman test: 20°-30° flexion.
•McMurray test: Varies depending on rotation and direction of force.
Q: When is a Speed/Box splint used, and how are swaths applied?
A: It is used to immobilize fractures or severe sprains. Swaths are applied around the limb and splint for stabilization.
Q: What is the purpose of the anterior apprehension test?
A: To assess shoulder instability or risk of anterior dislocation.
Q: What is the purpose of the posterior apprehension test?
A: To assess shoulder instability or risk of posterior dislocation.
Q: What is the purpose of the cross-flexion test?
A: To identify acromioclavicular joint pathology.
Q: What are the positions for the person in each test?
A:
•Anterior apprehension test: Supine, shoulder abducted to 90°, elbow flexed to 90°.
•Posterior apprehension test: Supine, shoulder flexed to 90°, elbow flexed to 90°, axial load applied.
•Cross-flexion test: Seated, shoulder flexed to 90°, adducted across the chest.
Q: When should the high arm vs. broad arm sling be used, and what are they for?
•High arm sling: For clavicle or shoulder injuries.
•Broad arm sling: For wrist or hand injuries.
Q: What is the difference in position for the Anterior Cervical Spine Stabilizing Technique and MILS?
A: MILS (Manual In-Line Stabilization) involves maintaining a neutral cervical spine without traction.
Q: What should you know about sensory and motor ability in a person with a potential c-spine injury?
A: Be familiar with dermatomes and myotomes to assess neurological function.
