Musculoskeletal Assessment

Question 1

When palpating the join what should we check for?

Answer 1

Warmth over the joint to check for signs of swelling or tenderness.

Question 2

Is the synovial membrane palatable?

Answer 2

No normally

If there is that could mean swelling in the joints

Question 3

What is active ROM?

Answer 3

Patient does this

Stabilizes the joint being moved

Question 4

Passive ROM

Answer 4

Care provider does this

Question 5

Should ROM hurt?

Answer 5

Normal range of motion should not cause tenderness, pain, crackling (crepitation)

Question 6

Phalens test

Answer 6

Test for carpal tunnel.

Burning sensation in the wrist

Question 7

Tinel’s signs

Answer 7

Detects irritated nerves

Found at the medial nerve of the inside of your wrist.

Checks for carpal tunnel

Question 8

What is the purpose of assessing for musculoskeletal?

Answer 8

Assess ADL and screen for abnormalities

Question 9

How to measure the leg

Answer 9

Outside iliac crest to inside of foot bear the malleolus