Questions 9

Question 1

Which of the below likehood ratios will generate large, conclusive changes in probability after a positive test result?

Answer 1

great than 10

Question 2

You have a client diagnosed with stage 2 (frozen) shoulder adhesive capsulties. Which of the following most likely to improve long term shoulder function?

Answer 2

self-stretching ex with min pain

Question 3

The abiltiy of an outcome measure to detect small improvements in a client status is?

Answer 3

Responsiveness to change

Question 4

A postive predictive value of .85 means what?

Answer 4

OF those that have a positive result on the test, 85% have the condition.

Question 5

Non-operative treatment for a proximal humeral fracture starts with?

Answer 5

sling immobilization

Question 6

A diagnostic test has a sensitivity of 37% and a specficity of 52%. This test will be good at which of the following?

Answer 6

Neither ruling in or ruling out the condition

Question 7

What muscles upwardly rotate the scapula?

Answer 7

Lower trap
Upper trap
Serratus anterior

Question 8

What joints are directly invovled in shoulder abd?

Answer 8

AC
SC
GH

Question 9

A diagnostic test has a sensitivty of 87% and specificity of 82%. This test will show?

Answer 9

Both ruling in and ruling out the condition

Question 10

The sterno-calivar joint is what kind?

Answer 10

saddle

Question 11

A diagnostic test has a sensitivity of 89% and a specificity of 53%. This will show?

Answer 11

Ruling the condition out

Question 12

What are true regarding scapulohumeral rhythm (5 things)?

Answer 12

1- upward rotation of the scapula on on the trunk is accomplished by means of a force couple
2-with full abduction, the GH joint abducts 120 degrees
3- for full shoulder abduction, you need AC joint upward rotation
4- With full shoulder abduction, the SC joint elevates mostly in the first 90 degrees of abduction
5- With full abduction, the scapula upwardly rotates 60 degress

Question 13

Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is a condition involving a number of structures of the UE. What is a correct statement about it?

Answer 13

Both neural and vascular pathways are structures present in the thoracic outlet.

Question 14

A highly sensitive test is good at which of the following?

Answer 14

Including most people that have the condition

Question 15

Non-operative treatment of brachial plexopathy includes what?

Answer 15

1- instructing the patient in proper sleeping posture
2- Strengthening of the scapular stabilizers ( trap, levator, rhomboid, serratus)
3- Neural gliding and stretching exercises
4- diaphragmatic breathing exercises

Question 16

A new client presents with shoulder pain and stiffness, with shoulder external rotation PROM severly limited shoulder abduction PROM moderately limited, and shoulder internal rotation PROM mildly limited. Your client reports no particular injury that started the problem. What is the most likely the cause of it?

Answer 16

adhesive capsulitis

Question 17

What is a trigger point?

Answer 17

Taut muscle bands that refer pain to another part of the body when compressed?

Question 18

What test is designed to detect impingement syndrom?

Answer 18

Hawkins-Kennedy Test