Principles of assessment

Question 1

This should record the complete history of the patient?

Answer 1

Patient history

Question 2

If the patient shows problem while asssessment what flag does it fall in?

Answer 2

Red Flag

Question 3

If the patient shows abnormal findings and symptoms what flag does it fall in?

Answer 3

Yellow Flag

Question 4

When the Patient comes in the clinic PT should start assessing the posture, walking, and the body of the pt.

Answer 4

Observation

Question 5

Abnormally stiff, interrupted or rigid movement while moving the joint or body from on position to an other?

Answer 5

Guarding

Question 6

A stationary position in which a fully extended limb supports and maintains an abnormal distribution of weight.

Answer 6

Bracing

Question 7

Any contact between hand and injured area (i.e., touching, rubbing, or holding the painful area)

Answer 7

Rubbing

Question 8

Obvious facial expression of pain that may include furrowed brow, narrowed eyes tightened lips, cornes of mouth pulled back and clenched teeth.

Answer 8

Grimacing

Question 9

Obvious exaggerated exhalation of air usually accompanied by the shoulders first rising and then falling; pt’s may expand their cheeks first.

Answer 9

Sighing