MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM EXAMINATION

Question 1

Mechanism of injury (MOI) considerations

Answer 1

(a) Direct Trauma
(b) Overuse/Overstretch
(c) Sudden change in direction
(d) Forceful contraction

Question 2

Exam Components for an exam

Answer 2

(1) Inspection
(2) Palpation
(3) Range of Motion (ROM)
(4) Muscle Strength
(5) Sensory Evaluation
(6) Special Tests

Question 3

The grade strength scale
Zero

Answer 3

No evidence of muscle function (including muscle twitch)

Question 4

The grade strength scale
Muscle contraction but no or very limited joint motion

Answer 4

Trace 1/5

Question 5

The grade strength scale
Complete range of motion with gravity eliminated

Answer 5

Poor 2/5

Question 6

The grade strength scale
Complete range of motion against with some resistance

Answer 6

Good 4/5

Question 7

The grade strength scale
Complete range of motion against gravity

Answer 7

Fair 3/5

Question 8

The grade strength scale
Complete range of motion with full or normal resistance

Answer 8

Normal 5/5

Question 9

When muscle strength is grade ____ or less then disability is present

Answer 9

3

Question 10

The grade strength scale
Complete range of motion against gravity

Answer 10

Fair 3/5