Nsg 6020- Orthopedics Already Passed

Restrictions of internal and external rotation of the hip are sensitive indicators of: {Ans: arthritis}A decrease in the degree of density in a bone that results in fragile bones is referred to as: {Ans: osteoporosis}To test the thumb for abduction, ask the patient to: {Ans: place the fingers and thumbs in the neutral position with the palm up and then move the tumbe anteriorly away from the palm}With the patient in the dorsal decubitus position, have him slowly extend the knee while maintaining the varus stress and external rotation. If a snap on the medial joint line is palpated, this may indicate a positive test for a : {Ans: medial meniscal tear}When examining the ankle and foot, the nurse practitioner moves the proximal phalanx of each toe up and down. This maneuver assesses the: {Ans: metatarsophalangeal joint}When performing a spinal exam, the nurse practitioner noted the appearance of poor posture and a "hump" appearance of the upper back. This finding could be suggestive of: {Ans: Thoracic kyphosis}