PE Tests Flashcards
1
Q
Murphy’s Sign
A
Patient asked to breathe in while I palpate border of XXX. If they wince/catch breath its positive for Cholecystitis
2
Q
Walk in heels/elevate great toe
A
Can walk on heels while holding great toe up? If not consider L4 and L5
3
Q
Lachman’s
A
Knee at 20-30 degree flexion apply pressure to tibia. Pain indicative of AP cruciate ligament tear
4
Q
Straight leg raise
A
Indicative of sciatic nerve pain
5
Q
Quad weakness c squats
A
L3 and L4
6
Q
Plantar flexion weakness/walk on toes
A
L5-S1
7
Q
Homans Sign
A
Indicative of DVT
S/s: pain, warmth, tenderness and edema
8
Q
Epley Maneuver
Benign positional vertigo
A
Sit on bed Turn head 45* R Lie back quickly c shoulders on pillow Wait 30 seconds Turn head 90* L without lifting it Wait 30 seconds Turn body 90* L Wait 30 seconds Sit up on L
3x/day until symptom free x24h
9
Q
Romberg and babinski and glossitis
A
Positive c pernicious anemia
10
Q
Meyerson
A
Tap forehead of person c PKD, early dementia, neuro and they blink
