NSG 6320 AGNP BOARD EXAM QUESTIONS Orthopedics Assessment 1. Question:
The axioscapular group of muscles include
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Supraspinatus
Trapezius Correct
Subscapularis
Pectoralis major
Explanation:
The axioscapular group attaches the trunk to the scapula and includes the trapezius, rhomboids, serratus anterior, and levator scapulae. The scapulohumeral group of muscles extends from the scapula to the humerus and includes the muscles inserting directly on the humerus. This group includes the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, and subscapularis. The axiohumeral muscle group attaches the trunk to the humerus and includes the pectoralis major and minor, and the latissimus dorsi.
2. Question:
An example of a cartilaginous joint would be the:
vertebral bodies of the spine. Correct
skull.
shoulder.
knee.
Explanation:
Vertebral bodies of the spine and the pubic symphysis of the pelvis are examples of cartilaginous joints. Examples of synovial joints include the shoulder, knee, hip, wrist, distal radioulnar, elbow, and carpals. The skull is an example of the fibrous joint.
3. Question:
The part of the ulna that forms the outer prominence of the elbow is referred to as the:
olecranon bursa.
olecranon fossa.
olecranon process. Correct
olecranon.
Explanation:
The part of the ulna that forms the outer prominence of the elbow is referred to as the olecranon process. This process fits into the fossa of the humerus when the arm is extended.
4. Question:
To assess muscle tone in the legs, support the patient's thigh with one hand, grasp the foot with the other, and:
extend the patient's feet.
flex and extend the patient's knee and ankle on each side. Correct
have the patient try to lift the foot.
feel for jerkiness in the calf.
Explanation:
To assess muscle tone in the legs, support the patient's thigh with one hand, grasp the foot with the other, and flex and extend the patient's knee and ankle on each side noting for any resistance to the movements.
5. Question:
When grading muscle strength, a grade of three would indicate:
no muscular contraction detected.
barely detectable trace of contraction.
active movement of the body part with gravity eliminated.
active movement against gravity. Correct
Explanation:
A grade of three would indicate active movement against gravity. Zero muscular strength would indicate no muscular contraction was noted on exam. A grade of one indicates a barely detectable trace of contraction noted on exam. For active movement of the body part with gravity eliminated, a grade of two would be noted.
6. Question:
Joints in which bones have intervening layers of fibrous tissue or cartilage holding the bones together are referred to as:
cartilaginous joints.
synovial joints.
fibrous joints. Correct
extra-articular joints.
Explanation:
Fibrous joints, such as the sutures of the skull, have intervening layers of fibrous tissue or cartilage holding the bones together. The bones are almost in direct contact and do not allow movement. Cartilaginous joints, such as those between vertebrae and the symphysis pubis, are slightly movable. In these joints, fibrocartilaginous discs separate the bony surfaces. Joints in which bones do not touch each other, and the joint articulations are freely moveable (within the limits surrounding ligaments) are called synovial joints. Extra-articular refers to the structures of selected regions of the joint and types of movement. [Show Less]