Musculoskeletal Assessment Flashcards
1
Q
Difference between rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis
A
RA - greater 1 hour morning stiffness
- inflammation
- systemic
- symmetrical swelling
OA - less than 15 minute morning stiffness
- no inflammation
- local
- irregular swelling
2
Q
What is Phalen’s Test and Tinel’s Sign?
A
Phalen’s Test - palmar flexion for 1 minute
- if numbness and paresthesia (first three fingers)
Tinel’s Sign - lightly tap over the median nerve of the patient
3
Q
Cranial nerves go
A
Olfactory Optic Oculomotor Trochlear Trigeminal Abducens Facial Vestibularcochlear Glossopharyngeal Vagus Spinal accessory Hypoglossal
4
Q
What is PERRL B? EOMI B
A
PERRL B
Pupils equal round reactive to light bilateral
EOMI B
Extra ocular movement intact bilateral
