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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

Has anyone in your family had bone cancer? Objective Data Collection: 27.6 of 28 (98.57%)  Correct  Partially correct  Incorrect  Missed     Inspected neck  1 of 1 point Inspected shoulders  1 of 1 point Inspected arms  1 of 1 point Inspected elbows  1 of 1 point Inspected wrists  1 of 1 point Inspected hands and fingers  1 of 1 point Inspected hips  1 of 1 point Inspected thighs  1 of 1 point Inspected knees  1 of 1 point Inspected lower legs  1 of 1 point Inspected ankles     1 of 1 point Inspected feet  0.6 of 1 point Tested neck range of motion  1 of 1 point Tested shoulder range of motion  1 of 1 point Tested elbow range of motion  1 of 1 point Tested wrist range of motion  1 of 1 point Tested spine range of motion  1 of 1 point Tested hip range of motion 

Does arthritis run in your family?  Finding: Asked family history of bone cancer  Finding: Denies family history of bone cancer (Found) Pro Tip: Family histories can suggest a genetic predisposition. Asking Tina if anyone in her family has a history of bone cancer can indicate a potential predisposition. Place Your Order Here!

Has anyone in your family had joint problems?  Finding: Denies family history of arthritis (Found) Pro Tip: Family histories can suggest a genetic predisposition. Asking Tina if anyone in her family has arthritis can indicate a potential predisposition. Place Your Order Here!

Does anyone in your family have osteoporosis?  Finding: Asked family history of joint problems  Finding: Denies family history of joint problems (Available) Pro Tip: Family histories can suggest a genetic predisposition. Asking Tina if anyone in her family has had joint problems can indicate a potential predisposition. Place Your Order Here!

Are you prone to falling? Relevant Family History  Finding: Asked family history of osteoporosis  Finding: Denies family history of osteoporosis (Found) Pro Tip: Family histories can suggest a genetic predisposition. Asking Tina if anyone in her family has osteoporosis can indicate a potential predisposition. Place Your Order Here!