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What are the characteristics of inflammation? Because of her injury, Tina’s right ankle is inflamed. What are the characteristics of inflammation? Student Response:Redness, heat, swelling and pain. THese are the four basic characteristics of inflammation. Model Note:The classic local signs of inflammation are heat, redness, edema, pain, and loss of function. Systemic signs of inflammation […]

When assessing Tina’s wrist, what range of motion would you expect? Student Response:I would expect 5/5 range of motion in her wrist. Model Note:Normal range of motion of the wrist joint includes flexion and extension, and abduction and adduction (also known as radial and ulnar movements). Place Your Order Here!

When assessing Tina’s uninjured ankle, what range of motion would you expect of this joint? Student Response:I would expect 5/5 range of motion in her uninjured ankle. Model Note:Normal range of motion of the ankle joint includes dorsiflexion and plantarflexion, inversion and eversion, and abduction and adduction. Place Your Order Here!

How would you grade her ankle strength? Imagine that Tina was unable to move her right ankle. You notice that her muscles contract as she attempts to dorsiflex her ankle, but no movement occurs. How would you grade her ankle strength? Correct:According to the Oxford Scale, a muscle group that has no mobility but displays

Which of the following tests should be done? Suppose you noted that Tina’s left knee was swollen. Which of the following tests should be done? Correct:The bulge sign is a test for excess fluid accumulation in the knee. It is performed by rubbing the knee capsule in upward strokes to displace fluid and observing for

Abduction is defined as? Review Questions Activity Time: 2 min If Tina had displayed limited abduction of the left shoulder, it would mean that: Correct:Abduction is defined as a motion in which a body part is moved away from the body’s midline.  She has limited movement forward  She has limited movement in a

What physical exam findings would be you expect to find? An 86-year-old woman has been admitted to the Shadow General surgical floor after a knee replacement. She has a history of degenerative joint disease (DJD). What physical exam findings would be you expect to find? Correct:Persons with DJD have limitations in strength and range of

Lifespan Activity Time: 2 min A 3-year-old child with Down’s syndrome is in the cardiac ICU of Shadow General Hospital following open heart surgery. Which of the following musculoskeletal physical exam findings would you expect to find on this child? Correct:Children with Down’s syndrome often have palmar simian crease, hyperextensible joints, and short, broad extremities.

Diana Your Preceptor Hopefully, you took note that Tina Jones needs assistance walking due to the pain from her infected foot wound. What goals would you set for Tina Jones’ impaired walking, and what evidence­based practice would you implement to help her achieve those objectives? How will you know if your intervention worked? This is

Arun Physical Therapist Hi there, I’m Arun, the physical therapist. We’re conducting fall prevention checks on patients on this floor. Ms. Jones was selected because she will be here for a few days. What do you think puts her at risk for falling? How do you plan to keep her safe? This is you. I