Objective Exam

Question 1

Comparable Signs

Answer 1

Physical exam findings related to chief complaints that are reproducible

Question 2

Asterisk Signs

Answer 2

Clinicial indicators which are measureable, reproducible and relevant to patient’s condition, used as reassessment tools to measure the progress of a patient’s condition

Question 3

BMI
Body Mass Index

Answer 3

• Weight in kg or lb divided by square of height in cm/ft
• Can indicate body fatness
• May screen for weight categories that may lead to health problems
• Does not diagnose fatness or health of individual

Question 4

Upper Quarter Dermatome Testing

Answer 4

C5- Lateral Antecubital Fossa
C6 - Dorsal/Palmer Surface thumb
C7 - Dorsal/Palmer Surface of 3rd digit
C8 Dorsal/Palmer Surface 5th digit
T1 - Medial antecubital fossa

Question 5

Upper Quarter Myotome Testing

Answer 5

C2- Cervical Flexion
C3 Cervical Side flexion
C4 Shoulder elevation
C5 Shoulder abduction
C5-6 Elbow flexion
C7 Elbow extension
C8 - Finger Flexion

Question 6

Lower Quarter Dermatome Testing

Answer 6

L2 - Mid anterior thigh
L3- Medial Femoral Condyle
L4 - Medial Malleolus
L5- Dorsum of Great Toe
S1 - Lateral Malleolus or Heel
S2 - Popliteal Fossa

Question 7

Lower Quarter Myotomes

Answer 7

L2 - Hip Flexion
L3 - Knee Extension
L4 - Ankle Dorsiflexion
L5 - Great toe flexion
S1 - Plantar Flexion
S2 - Plantar Flexion and Eversion