ANATOMY
MUSCULOSKELETAL AND SOFT TISSUE
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Question
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When inspecting the upper extremities with the patient in a relaxed standing position, the nurse expects to observe which of the following? Select all that apply.
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Straight upper arms
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Symmetry between left and right upper extremities
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Forward rounding of the shoulders
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Wrists in line with the lower arm, palms facing thighs
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Hyperextension of the elbows
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Examination of the lower limbs involves assessment of the hips, knees, ankles, and feet to evaluate for signs of pathology. The examination includes inspection, palpation, assessment of range of movement, and provocative maneuvers.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Upper Limb Tension Tests (ULTTs) are also known as Brachial Plexus Tension or Elvey Test. These tests are designed to put stress on neurological structures of upper limb. These tests were first described by Elvey and hence also known as Elvey test but most commonly called ULTT.
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