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jayhills49

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Which of the following statements is true concerning the musculoskeletal exam?
 
  a. The uninvolved side should be examined initially and compared to the involved side.
  b. The part of the body that is causing the patient pain should be examined first.
  c. The patient should not be asked to perform active range-of-motion (ROM) exercises whenever possible to avoid causing pain.
  d. Radiographs should always be obtained prior to examination so as not to cause further injury to the patient.

Question 2

You are performing muscle strength testing on a patient presenting with musculoskeletal pain and find that the patient has complete range of motion with gravity eliminated. Which numeric grade of muscle strength would you give this patient?
 
  a. 1
  b. 2
  c. 3
  d. 4
  e. 5


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aprice35067

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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B


jayhills49

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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