MSK T4b Quiz 2

14 Questions | By Wildcherry26 | Last updated: Mar 14, 2022 | Total Attempts: 80

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1.

The test shown will bias the _____ nerve.
- A.
  
  Median
- B.
  
  Ulnar
- C.
  
  Radial
- D.
  
  Musculocutaneous
- E.
  
  Long thoracic
2.

A reasonable amount of time for symptoms to resolve following the use of a neural tension test as a treatment method is:
- A.
  
  2-3 seconds
- B.
  
  15-30 seconds
- C.
  
  2-3 minutes
- D.
  
  2-3 days
3.

The ulnar nerve should be ruled out as a source of symptoms when there is suspicion of:
- A.
  
  De Quervain's
- B.
  
  Lateral epicondylitis
- C.
  
  Medial epicondylitis
- D.
  
  Carpal tunnel syndrome
4.

Which of the following is a FALSE statement regarding the use of neural mobilization techniques?
- A.
  
  The techniques can be used as self-care
- B.
  
  The techniques can be used to prevent adhesion development after an injury
- C.
  
  It is normal to have signs of vascular compromise while using these techniques
- D.
  
  These techniques are contraindicated in the presence of spinal cord injury
- E.
  
  These techniques should be avoided in the presence of acute/irritable neurological signs.
5.

Brachial plexus compression by the pectoralis minor is most likely to be symptomatic with:
- A.
  
  Ipsilateral neck rotation
- B.
  
  Reaching overhead
- C.
  
  Contralateral neck rotation
- D.
  
  Wrist extension
6.

Which muscle should NOT be lengthened when the plexus is compressed by a depressed clavicle:
- A.
  
  Sternal fibres of pectoralis major
- B.
  
  Upper trapezius
- C.
  
  Clavicular fibres of pectoralis major
- D.
  
  Pectoralis minor
7.

Which of the following is NOT a cause of carpal tunnel syndrome?
- A.
  
  Rheumatoid arthritis of the radiocarpal joint
- B.
  
  Boney callus from a wrist fracture
- C.
  
  Adhesions between the median nerve and pronator teres muscle
- D.
  
  Tendinitis of the extrinsic finger flexor muscles
- E.
  
  Water retention resulting from pregnancy
8.

Treatment for a client with carpal tunnel syndrome is most likely to involve:
- A.
  
  Myofascial/connective tissue techniques at the extensor retinaculum of the wrist
- B.
  
  Deep transverse frictions applied to the median nerve in the carpal tunnel
- C.
  
  Mobilization of the ulnar nerve through the carpal tunnel
- D.
  
  Myofascial/connective tissue techniques applied to the flexor retinaculum of the wrist
- E.
  
  Muscle stripping the flexor carpi radialis
9.

Which of the following can cause pain that may be described as sciatica?
- A.
  
  Lumbar nerve root irritation
- B.
  
  Piriformis syndrome
- C.
  
  Gluteus minimus trigger point
- D.
  
  A & B
- E.
  
  All of the above
10.

A client with neural tension symptoms aggravated by shoulder depression likely has:
- A.
  
  Carpal tunnel syndrome
- B.
  
  Anterior scalene syndrome
- C.
  
  Pectoralis minor syndrome
- D.
  
  Costoclavicular syndrome
- E.
  
  Cubital tunnel syndrome
11.

Foot overpronation can cause piriformis syndrome.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
12.

Neurological symptoms in posterior thigh are common with piriformis syndrome.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
13.

When performing a straight leg raise neural tension test, which of the following is TRUE?
- A.
  
  Ankle dorsiflextion with inversion places more tension on the tibial tract
- B.
  
  Hip adduction and internal rotation increases tension on the sciatic nerve
- C.
  
  Plantar flexion with eversion places tension on the common peroneal tract
- D.
  
  All of the above are true
- E.
  
  None of the above are true
14.

Which of the following can contribute to the development of thoracic outlet syndrome?
- A.
  
  Muscular hypertrophy
- B.
  
  Postural dysfunction
- C.
  
  Congenital abnormalities
- D.
  
  A & B
- E.
  
  All of the above are contributing factors to TOS