Physical Assessment (PA) Lower Extremity (LE) Practice Test

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• What does Steel's test assess?
• Bechterew's Test can indicate which of the following?
• What is the present finding when the Bragard Sign is positive?
• Which of the following describes the Compression step of the Cluster of Laslett?
• What symptom is commonly tested with the Bechterew's Test?
• How do you perform the slump test?
• What does a positive Bowstring Sign indicate when pushing on the hamstring tendons?
• During the inspection of the ankle, which of the following should be noted?
• What would a positive Tinel’s sign at the ankle suggest?
• What tests are commonly used to assess ligament stability in the knee?
• Which condition may be indicated by swelling in the lower extremities?
• What is the main indication for performing a double leg raise?
• How is the Ober Test performed?
• How is Gaenslen's Test performed?
• What positioning is used for the Kemp Test performed while the patient is standing?
• What does the overpressure in spine flexion during the slump test indicate?
• How can you assess for symptoms of chronic venous insufficiency in the lower extremities?
• What does the Fortin Finger Test require the patient to do?
• What is an appropriate next step if a patient fails the Trendelenburg Test?
• How is the Nachlas Test performed?
• What indicates a present Galeazzi sign?
• What action does the patient take during the Hibb Test?
• Which test is commonly paired with the Goldthwait Test?
• What is a positive finding for the Piriformis Stretch Test?
• What can tenderness over the fibula indicate?
• In the FABER/Patrick/Sign of 4 Test, how should the hip be positioned?
• Which of the following is a common outcome of hip flexor tightness?
• What is a likely cause of heel pain in an adult?
• What position should the patient be in to perform the Ely Sign test?
• What does a positive result in Bechterew's Test indicate?
• How is Hibb Test performed?
• The presence of what symptom might indicate a hip or sacroiliac lesion?
• What is the indication for the Sicard Test?
• How are the deep tendon reflexes of the lower extremities tested?
• In the Distraction portion of the Cluster of Laslett, what body parts are bilaterally pressed?
• Which condition is NOT indicated by the findings from a FABER test?
• In the Ely Heel to Buttock Test, what does a positive finding typically indicate?
• Which test helps to identify hip impingement during assessment?
• What is a positive finding in the Tauryn Test?
• The anterior drawer test for the ankle assesses stability of which ligament?
• What is typically assessed during a palpation of the knee?
• What symptom indicates the presence of a posterior ankle impingement?
• What does the slump test indicate when positive?
• What is the present finding with the Bowstring Sign?
• What signifies a positive outcome in a Well Leg Raise test?
• What may indicate a need for imaging studies in a lower extremity assessment?
• What finding is considered positive in Hibb Test?
• What does a positive Thomas test indicate?
• What is the purpose of the Ely Heel to Buttock Test?
• How is the Lewin Standing Test performed?
• In the Advancement Test, what indicates a positive result?
• In cases of hip dysplasia or a shortened femur, how is the involved leg's tibia positioned in relation to the uninvolved side?
• How is strength in the hip flexors generally assessed?
• What is required for a positive finding in the Fortin Finger Test?
• What is the main focus when inspecting the knee during a physical assessment?
• What movement is added with overpressure during the Laguerre Test?
• Which anatomical landmarks are important in assessing the hip joint?
• If pain is reported as the LS junction begins to move during the Goldthwait Test, what condition does this indicate?
• What is the first part of the Cluster of Laslett?
• Which test is commonly used to evaluate the anterior cruciate ligament?
• What is the purpose of a Well Leg Raise in physical assessment?
• What symptom is commonly associated with iliotibial band syndrome?
• What is the aim of the Kemp Test?
• What additional indication does a positive Bowstring Sign when pushing through the popliteal fossa represent?
• What is step 1 in performing the Mennell Test?
• What does the Femoral Nerve Traction Test indicate when positive?
• What is the primary indication for the Advancement Test?
• What indicates a positive result in the belt test?
• How can the patellar apprehension test be useful?
• Are the positive findings of the Smith-Peterson Test the same as those of the Goldthwait Test?
• In assessing the ankle, what is indicated by a positive Thompson test?
• Which activity would likely be affected by gluteus medius weakness?
• When executing the Goldthwait Test, what should you note?
• In which condition is the Neri Sign often observed?
• Which test is specifically used to assess for an Achilles tendon rupture?
• How do you perform a Well Leg Raise (Fajersztajn Test)?
• What test is performed to indicate a present Erichsen Sign?
• Which step of the Cluster of Laslett involves lifting under the ischial tuberosity?
• What does Yeoman's Test indicate?
• In which position is the patient during the FABER test?
• What is the indication for performing the belt test?
• What type of injury might a positive Hibb Test suggest?
• What is the primary objective of assessing circulation in the lower extremities?
• Which test is specifically performed to identify medial disc herniation?
• What assessment is used to evaluate the range of motion of the ankle joint?
• What is the first step in conducting the Laguerre Test?
• Which assessment technique is used to evaluate the integrity of the Achilles tendon?
• What is the primary purpose of performing the Goldthwait Test?
• What type of motion is utilized in the Gaenslen's Test?
• How do you demonstrate a present Lindner Sign?
• How is the Allis/Galeazzi/Skyline Sign test performed?
• How is the Sacral Thrust performed in the Cluster of Laslett?
• What indicates a positive Kemp Test?
• What indicates a positive Goldthwait Test?
• During the neurological examination of the lower extremities, what is assessed?
• How is the Smith-Peterson Test performed?
• Which movement tests the integrity of the lateral collateral ligament (LCL) of the knee?
• How do you perform the Tauryn Test?
• Which structure is primarily assessed when testing knee stability?
• What is the normal range of motion for knee flexion?
• What is a significant finding when performing the Laguerre Test?
• What is the role of cartilaginous structures in the lower extremity?
• Which of the following is essential to assess while examining the lower extremity?
• What does the Minor Sign indicate in a physical assessment?
• What is the technique used to assess Range of Motion (ROM) in the hip?
• How would you perform the test to indicate a present Bragard Sign?
• Which physical sign is associated with nerve root compression in the lower extremity?
• Which symptom can be associated with peripheral nerve damage in the legs?
• What does the Piriformis Stretch Test assess?
• Which action is taken during the slump test to assess nerve involvement?
• What is the primary indication for performing Gaenslen's Test?
• What is the position of the patient during the Mennell Test Step 3?
• What does the presence of a Galeazzi sign indicate?
• What is a potential outcome when the gluteus medius is weak?
• What is the indication for the Lewin Standing Test?
• How is the belt test (Adam Test) performed?
• How do you perform a Straight Leg Raise (Lasègue's) test?
• How is Bonnet's Test performed?
• What does a functional knee extension test assess?
• What is the Fortin Finger Test primarily used to assess?
• What is the indication for performing the Ober Test?
• Which assessment maneuver can be used to check for hip joint range of motion?
• Which grade signifies complete tearing of a ligament?
• What does the Trendelenburg test assess in the hip region?
• What condition does a positive Lindner Sign indicate?
• When should the "squeeze test" be performed in relation to the lower extremities?
• Which pathologies can be assessed with a Trendelenburg test?
• What denotes a present Neri Sign?
• Which muscle groups are considered two-joint hip flexors?
• What indicates a positive Ely Sign?
• What aspect is not typically assessed during an ankle inspection?
• What does Hibb Test indicate?
• How do you assess for proprioception in the lower extremities?
• What is a typical characteristic of patients with leg length deficiency?
• What does a positive McMurray's sign indicate?
• During the Thomas Test, what position should the patient be in initially?
• What does Homan’s sign specifically test for?
• What is the purpose of the toe raises test?
• What does pain indicate in Mennell's Test Step 1?
• What role does the gluteus medius play in lower extremity movement?
• What is the indication for the Tauryn Test?
• When is the Well Leg Raise considered a strong indicator of a medical condition?
• What would indicate a positive Thompson test for the Achilles tendon?
• How would one perform the toe walking test?
• What is assessed when checking for deep tendon reflexes in the lower extremities?
• What is the optimal angle of hip flexion when performing the Laguerre Test?
• What is an indication of pes planus (flat feet) during inspection?
• What is the significance of assessing the skin temperature of the lower extremities?
• Which test evaluates for lumbar/sacroiliac joint issues among others?
• In physical assessment, what does a falling "tripod sign" during Bechterew's Test suggest?
• What condition does Bonnet's Test indicate?
• Which sign would most likely be positive in a case of DVT?
• What type of injury does pain in Mennell's Steps 2, 3, and 4 suggest?
• What does pain in the heel during palpation suggest?
• In a physical assessment of the lower extremities, which test evaluates the ability to perform balance?
• How do you perform a Piriformis Stretch Test?
• What does a present Erichsen Sign indicate?
• How does the Thompson test assist in diagnosing an Achilles tendon injury?
• What symptom indicates a positive result in the Femoral Nerve Traction Test?
• What is the normal range for ankle plantarflexion?
• In Mennell's Test Step 4, what part of the body does the doctor contact?
• What does a positive/present finding in the Trendelenburg Test indicate?
• What tests are utilized to assess the stability of the ankle?
• What additional step can be included in the Cluster of Laslett?
• How is the Bowstring Sign test performed?
• What can a patient’s inability to perform squats indicate?
• What does a present Neri Sign indicate?
• Which muscle is NOT considered a single joint hip flexor?
• What is one of the primary indicators of Achilles tendonitis during a physical assessment?
• What is the normal range of motion for hip flexion?
• What is the primary assessment for gait in a lower extremity evaluation?
• What indicates a positive result in the Cluster of Laslett?
• What is the indication for performing a Well Leg Raise?
• What conditions might a positive straight leg raise indicate?
• What does a positive Goldthwait Test suggest if pain is reported after the LS junction moves?
• What characterizes a positive result in the slump test?
• What does claudication in the lower extremities indicate?
• How do you perform the Sicard Test?
• What is an expected result if a patient successfully demonstrates the Ely Heel to Buttock Test?
• What is a positive finding in the Straight Leg Raise test?
• What special test can indicate a meniscus tear in the knee?
• Which of the following methods directly assesses radiculopathy?
• What might be a common complaint from a patient with IT band contracture?
• What is an example of a present minor sign in physical assessment?
• What indicates joint effusion in the knee during assessment?
• What is a positive indication in the Nachlas Test?
• What condition does pain during Gaenslen's Test suggest?
• What does the Bowstring Sign help differentiate?
• Which of the following is NOT a finding in the Galeazzi sign?
• What is the slight difference in the Lewin-Gaenslen Test?
• With a shortened tibia, how does the knee appear in comparison to the uninvolved side?
• Which of the following tests helps identify lumbar strain?
• How is the Kemp Test performed in a seated position?
• Why does pain diminish with external rotation in a positive Bonnet's Test?
• What is a present finding with a positive Lindner Sign?
• Which of the following tests focuses on functional stability of the sacroiliac joint?
• During the Thigh Thrust test in the Cluster of Laslett, what position is the hip flexed to?
• Which bony landmarks should be palpated during a lower extremity assessment?
• What does a positive Goldthwait Test indicate if pain is reported prior to the LS junction moving?
• What finding indicates a positive result in the Ober Test?
• What is the main indication for using the Cluster of Laslett?
• Which pulse points are critical during a lower extremity assessment?
• What condition does the Nachlas Test specifically indicate?
• How is the Advancement Test performed?
• What does a positive FABER test indicate?
• What is the name of Minor Sign when performed in a side-lying position?
• What does a positive result in the Lewin Standing Test indicate?
• In the context of lower extremity assessment, what does "adduction" refer to?
• How is the sensation in the lower extremities typically assessed?
• Which sign may indicate a potential hip fracture?
• Why is assessing both sides of the lower extremity important?
• What is the most common type of ankle sprain?
• How is the active straight leg raise test beneficial in assessing lower extremity function?
• What position does the patient assume for the slump test?
• What action should the practitioner take after laying the patient back during the Thomas Test?
• Which test would you use to assess pain in the sacroiliac joint?
• What is the primary purpose of the Mennell Test in assessing lower extremity conditions?
• What indicates two-joint hip flexor tightness in the Thomas Test?
• How is the Trendelenburg Test performed?
• What clinical sign suggests possible meniscal injury during a physical exam?
• When assessing using the Ely Heel to Buttock Test, what does the doctor do?
• What is the primary purpose of the Thomas Test?
• Which test is specifically used to assess for hip joint pathology?
• What does a present Ely Sign primarily suggest?
• During Yeoman's Test, where is pressure applied?
• Which ligament is primarily assessed when evaluating anterior knee instability?
• What does a positive Bragard Sign indicate?
• What is the indication for the Straight Leg Raise (Lasègue's) test?
• What position should the patient be in for the Goldthwait Test?
• Which method is considered the most effective for assessing joint stability in the knee?
• Why is the patellar reflex important during a lower extremity assessment?
• How do you perform Yeoman's Test?
• How can you differentiate between a lateral meniscus tear and a medial meniscus tear?
• What is a positive finding for Bonnet's Test?
• What condition may result in a positive Laguerre Test?
• How is the Femoral Nerve Traction Test performed?
• Which test is primarily used to assess sacroiliac joint pain?
• What is the procedure for performing a double leg raise?
• Which is the correct method to perform Bechterew's Test?
• What is considered a positive result in Yeoman's Test?
• Which muscle group is primarily responsible for ankle dorsiflexion?
• What is the typical normal range of motion for ankle dorsiflexion?
• What is the primary goal of having a patient perform the belt test?
• What is a positive finding in the Sicard Test?
• What should be noted during an Allis Test?
• Which muscle is primarily tested with the Ober Test?
• What condition does pelvic haunching suggest during tests?
• How is a test for a present Neri (Bowing) Sign performed?
• How do you perform the Goldthwait Test?
• What are the primary components of a lower extremity physical assessment?
• What is the indication for performing the Trendelenburg Test?
• Which of the following is a characteristic action of the Mennell Test?
• Which test can confirm a suspected Achilles tendon rupture?
• How can a knee joint effusion be checked?
• What is the normal anatomical alignment of the knee during inspection?
• What indicates a positive finding during a double leg raise?
• Which structure could be injured to cause weakness of the gluteus medius?
• What outcome indicates success in localized testing with the Fortin Finger Test?
• What result indicates a positive Gaenslen's Test?
• How is strength in foot dorsiflexion evaluated?
• In the analysis of the Erichsen Sign, what symptom indicates an issue?
• What type of pain is typically associated with a positive Lewin Standing Test?
• What is step 2 in the Mennell Test?