Final Exam: NR511 / NR 511 (Latest Update 2024 / 2025) Differential Diagnosis & Primary Care Practicum | Review Study Guide| 100% Correct | Grade A - Chamberlain
Question:
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Answer:
compression of the median nerve
S/s: wrist achiness that radiates to the base of t...
Final Exam: NR511 / NR 511 (Latest
Update ) Differential
Diagnosis & Primary Care Practicum
| Review Study Guide| 100%
Correct | Grade A - Chamberlain
Question:
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Answer:
compression of the median nerve
S/s: wrist achiness that radiates to the base of the thumb on the palm of the
hand; may be awakened at night with pain and numbness in the area
Dx: phalen's test
Tx: initially splint to immobilize and NSAIDs
Question:
Common causes of shoulder pain in younger adults
Answer:
glenohumeral dislocation
,Question:
Common causes of shoulder pain in older adults
Answer:
rotator cuff tear
arthritis
fractures
dislocations
impingement syndrome (middle age)
Question:
Cause and classic sign of shoulder dislocation
Answer:
Excessive pressure on shoulder
Pain with shrugging shoulder
Question:
Most common area for herniated disc
Answer:
L4-L5
,Question:
Symptoms of herniated disc
Answer:
Radicular pain / sciatica
pain numb weak in 1 or both legs
Positive straight leg test
If lasts >3m, refer to surgeon
Question:
Treatment of herniated disc
Answer:
Manage pain
PT
Stop smoking
Reduce weight
Good body mechanics
, Question:
What is included in conservative management of knee pain?
Answer:
pain management
exercise to strengthen quads (front of legs)
Question:
What test do you use for ACL injury?
Answer:
anterior drawer test
leg is flexed with foot on the table. Sit on foot and tug leg forward (ACL). If
you also push it back, you are doing posterior drawer for PCL.
Question:
What is the test to look for tear of meniscus?
Answer:
McMurray
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