Physical Examination Basic Voc

Question 1

A subjective indication of injury or disease.

Answer 1

Symptom

Question 2

An objective indication of injury or disease.

Answer 2

Sign

Question 3

A connective tissue that joins two or more bones, cartilages, or other connective tissue structures. It is derived from the Latin word ligamentum, meaning a ‘band or bandage.

Answer 3

Ligament

Question 4

The rhythmic, palpable expansion of an artery. The pulse rate is a direct measure of heart rate. The strength of a pulse is measured from 0 (absent) to 4 (bounding).

Answer 4

Pulse

Question 5

Any enlargement of an object.

Answer 5

Swelling

Question 6

Accumulation of excess fluid in a body cavity or tissue. Derived from the Latin word effusio, meaning ‘an outpouring.’

Answer 6

Effusion

Question 7

A complex cellular and physiological response to injury, invasion by pathogen, or chemical insult. The classic signs, including rubor (redness), calor (warmth), tumor (swelling), and dolor (pain) were described by Roman physician Celsus (30 BCE – 30 CE).

Answer 7

Inflammation

Question 8

Accumulation of excess synovial fluid within a joint cavity.

Answer 8

Joint effusion

Question 9

Deviation of a limb segment away from the midline.

Answer 9

Valgus deviation

Question 10

Deviation of a limb segment toward the midline.

Answer 10

Varus deviation

Question 11

A test of the integrity of the ACL. In a positive test, the physician can draw the tibia anteriorly relative to the femur.

Answer 11

Lachman test

Question 12

The ability of a muscle to generate force and accomplish work. Graded on a scale of 0 (no contraction) to 5 (normal contraction).

Answer 12

Muscle strength

Question 13

Indicates loss of integrity of the posterior crucial ligament.

Answer 13

Posterior drawer sign

Question 14

When the knee is flexed, the tibia drops posteriorly relative to the femur.

Answer 14

Posterior sag sign