Question 1

What is the CORRECT title of the highlighted peripheral nerve?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pectoral nerve 
B)  Dorsal scapular nerve 
C)  Axillary nerve 
D)  Musculocutaneous nerve 
E)  Suprascapular nerve 
A)  Pectoral nerve 
B)  Dorsal scapular nerve 
C)  Axillary nerve 
D)  Musculocutaneous nerve 
E)  Suprascapular nerve E

Question 2

If a patient exhibits posterior separation of the clavicle with complete disruption of the acromioclavicular ligament, what grade sprain was sustained?

Accepted Answer

A)  Grade 2 
B)  Grade 3 
C)  Grade 4 
D)  Grade 5 
E)  Grade 6 
A)  Grade 2 
B)  Grade 3 
C)  Grade 4 
D)  Grade 5 
E)  Grade 6 C

Question 3

What is the CORRECT title of the highlighted peripheral nerve?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pectoral nerve 
B)  Dorsal scapular nerve 
C)  Axillary nerve 
D)  Musculocutaneous nerve 
E)  Suprascapular nerve 
A)  Pectoral nerve 
B)  Dorsal scapular nerve 
C)  Axillary nerve 
D)  Musculocutaneous nerve 
E)  Suprascapular nerve C

Question 4

Which of the following statements is true of the clavicle?

Accepted Answer

A)  It lacks muscle or fat protection. 
B)  It is the only shoulder bone that does not join the acromion process of the scapula. 
C)  It serves mainly as an articulating surface for the head of the humerus. 
D)  It serves as a site of attachment for the ribs via the costal cartilage. 
E)  It connects the anterior portion of the shoulder to the thoracic cage. 
A)  It lacks muscle or fat protection. 
B)  It is the only shoulder bone that does not join the acromion process of the scapula. 
C)  It serves mainly as an articulating surface for the head of the humerus. 
D)  It serves as a site of attachment for the ribs via the costal cartilage. 
E)  It connects the anterior portion of the shoulder to the thoracic cage.

Question 5

Of the special tests for the articulations of the shoulder girdle, which one involves stress load applied and translation of the humerus is assessed in both an anterior and posterior direction?

Accepted Answer

A)  Glenohumeral Translation Test 
B)  Anterior and Posterior Drawer Test 
C)  Sternoclavicualr Joint Instability Test 
D)  Clunk Test 
E)  Apprehension Test 
A)  Glenohumeral Translation Test 
B)  Anterior and Posterior Drawer Test 
C)  Sternoclavicualr Joint Instability Test 
D)  Clunk Test 
E)  Apprehension Test

Question 6

In the history section of a shoulder assessment, what would be considered an inappropriate question to ask the patient?

Accepted Answer

A)  What is your professional occupation? 
B)  Is there a weakness or a sense of fatigue with the arm? 
C)  Have you ever had this injury before? 
D)  Do you think this is related to a possible heart attack? 
E)  Is there a distortion in temperature such as a cold or warm feeling? 
A)  What is your professional occupation? 
B)  Is there a weakness or a sense of fatigue with the arm? 
C)  Have you ever had this injury before? 
D)  Do you think this is related to a possible heart attack? 
E)  Is there a distortion in temperature such as a cold or warm feeling?

Question 7

At what location of the clavicle is it more susceptible to fracture?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lateral end, acromioclavicular joint 
B)  Medial end, sternoclavicular joint 
C)  Lateral one-third, flattened shape 
D)  Middle one-third, point which clavicle changes shape 
E)  Medial one-third, circular or bowed-shape 
A)  Lateral end, acromioclavicular joint 
B)  Medial end, sternoclavicular joint 
C)  Lateral one-third, flattened shape 
D)  Middle one-third, point which clavicle changes shape 
E)  Medial one-third, circular or bowed-shape

Question 8

What is the CORRECT title of the highlighted peripheral nerve?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pectoral nerve 
B)  Dorsal scapular nerve 
C)  Axillary nerve 
D)  Radial nerve 
E)  Suprascapular nerve 
A)  Pectoral nerve 
B)  Dorsal scapular nerve 
C)  Axillary nerve 
D)  Radial nerve 
E)  Suprascapular nerve

Question 9

What is an incorrect statement about the muscles that produce movement of the scapula on the thorax to help maintain the position of the glenoid relative to the humerus?

Accepted Answer

A)  The serratus anterior abducts and downwardly rotates the scapula. 
B)  The middle trapezius adducts the scapula. 
C)  The lower trapezius adducts and depresses the scapula. 
D)  The upper trapezius elevates the scapula. 
E)  The levator scapula elevates the scapula. 
A)  The serratus anterior abducts and downwardly rotates the scapula. 
B)  The middle trapezius adducts the scapula. 
C)  The lower trapezius adducts and depresses the scapula. 
D)  The upper trapezius elevates the scapula. 
E)  The levator scapula elevates the scapula.

Question 10

Which of the following injuries is managed with the use of immobilization with a figure-eight brace?

Accepted Answer

A)  A scapular fracture 
B)  A clavicular fracture 
C)  A humeral fracture 
D)  A sternoclavicular sprain 
E)  An acromioclavicular sprain 
A)  A scapular fracture 
B)  A clavicular fracture 
C)  A humeral fracture 
D)  A sternoclavicular sprain 
E)  An acromioclavicular sprain

Question 11

Identify the bone that supports the anterior portion of the shoulder, keeping it free from the thoracic cage.

Accepted Answer

A)  The clavicle 
B)  The sternum 
C)  The scapula 
D)  The humerus 
E)  The calcaneus 
A)  The clavicle 
B)  The sternum 
C)  The scapula 
D)  The humerus 
E)  The calcaneus

Question 12

Which of the following is a step that an athletic trainer would take while performing the sulcus test on an athlete?

Accepted Answer

A)  The athletic trainer should grasp the elbow of the athlete and apply traction in an inferior direction. 
B)  The athletic trainer should place one hand over the athlete's shoulder to stabilize the scapula. 
C)  The athletic trainer should grasp the humeral head of the athlete between his or her thumb and index finger. 
D)  The athletic trainer should apply downward pressure over the distal forearm of the athlete. 
E)  The athletic trainer should take the patient's radial pulse while his or her elbow is flexed to 90 degrees. 
A)  The athletic trainer should grasp the elbow of the athlete and apply traction in an inferior direction. 
B)  The athletic trainer should place one hand over the athlete's shoulder to stabilize the scapula. 
C)  The athletic trainer should grasp the humeral head of the athlete between his or her thumb and index finger. 
D)  The athletic trainer should apply downward pressure over the distal forearm of the athlete. 
E)  The athletic trainer should take the patient's radial pulse while his or her elbow is flexed to 90 degrees.

Question 13

What muscle or muscle group is responsible for decelerating the humerus in the deceleration phase of throwing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Internal rotators of the rotator cuff 
B)  External rotators of the rotator cuff 
C)  Rhomboids 
D)  Shoulder flexors 
E)  Shoulder extensors 
A)  Internal rotators of the rotator cuff 
B)  External rotators of the rotator cuff 
C)  Rhomboids 
D)  Shoulder flexors 
E)  Shoulder extensors

Question 14

Which of the following is a test for biceps tendon irritation that is performed with a patient in a seated position with the hands clasped behind the head?

Accepted Answer

A)  Roo's test 
B)  Neer's test 
C)  Yergason's test 
D)  Ludington's test 
E)  Speed's test 
A)  Roo's test 
B)  Neer's test 
C)  Yergason's test 
D)  Ludington's test 
E)  Speed's test

Question 15

If a patient were suffering from thoracic outlet syndrome, which of the following symptoms is not inapplicable?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pain 
B)  Paresthesia 
C)  Muscles hypertrophy 
D)  Radial nerve palsy 
E)  A sensation of cold 
A)  Pain 
B)  Paresthesia 
C)  Muscles hypertrophy 
D)  Radial nerve palsy 
E)  A sensation of cold

Question 16

Of the special tests for the articulations of the shoulder girdle, which one involves passively abducting and externally rotating the arm with an anterior force applied to the humeral head?

Accepted Answer

A)  Load and Shift Test 
B)  Anterior Drawer Test 
C)  Sternoclavicualr Joint Instability Test 
D)  Clunk Test 
E)  Crank Test 
A)  Load and Shift Test 
B)  Anterior Drawer Test 
C)  Sternoclavicualr Joint Instability Test 
D)  Clunk Test 
E)  Crank Test

Question 17

Which of the following structures would be unable to be palpated?

Accepted Answer

A)  Subscapular fossa 
B)  Bicipital groove 
C)  Scapula spine 
D)  Serratus anterior 
E)  Rotator cuff tendons 
A)  Subscapular fossa 
B)  Bicipital groove 
C)  Scapula spine 
D)  Serratus anterior 
E)  Rotator cuff tendons

Question 18

In the observation section of a shoulder assessment, what would be difficult to observe without performing a special test?

Accepted Answer

A)  Symmetrical height of the acromion 
B)  Laxity of the joint capsule 
C)  Kyphosis, lordosis, or scoliosis 
D)  Sprengel's deformity 
E)  Winged scapula 
A)  Symmetrical height of the acromion 
B)  Laxity of the joint capsule 
C)  Kyphosis, lordosis, or scoliosis 
D)  Sprengel's deformity 
E)  Winged scapula

Question 19

What structural support attaches on the anatomical neck of the humerus?

Accepted Answer

A)  Articular capsule of the glenohumeral joint 
B)  Rotator cuff 
C)  Glenoid labrum 
D)  Latissimus dorsi muscle 
E)  Coracoacromial ligament 
A)  Articular capsule of the glenohumeral joint 
B)  Rotator cuff 
C)  Glenoid labrum 
D)  Latissimus dorsi muscle 
E)  Coracoacromial ligament

Question 20

Identify the test for supraspinatus muscle strength that has a patient bring his or her arm into 90 degrees of forward flexion and 30 degrees of horizontal abduction.

Accepted Answer

A)  The drop arm test 
B)  The empty can test 
C)  The Hawkins-Kennedy test 
D)  The clunk test 
E)  The sulcus test 
A)  The drop arm test 
B)  The empty can test 
C)  The Hawkins-Kennedy test 
D)  The clunk test 
E)  The sulcus test

Exam 22: The Shoulder Complex

What is the CORRECT title of the highlighted peripheral nerve?

If a patient exhibits posterior separation of the clavicle with complete disruption of the acromioclavicular ligament, what grade sprain was sustained?

What is the CORRECT title of the highlighted peripheral nerve?

Which of the following statements is true of the clavicle?

Of the special tests for the articulations of the shoulder girdle, which one involves stress load applied and translation of the humerus is assessed in both an anterior and posterior direction?

In the history section of a shoulder assessment, what would be considered an inappropriate question to ask the patient?

At what location of the clavicle is it more susceptible to fracture?

What is the CORRECT title of the highlighted peripheral nerve?

What is an incorrect statement about the muscles that produce movement of the scapula on the thorax to help maintain the position of the glenoid relative to the humerus?

Which of the following injuries is managed with the use of immobilization with a figure-eight brace?

Identify the bone that supports the anterior portion of the shoulder, keeping it free from the thoracic cage.

Which of the following is a step that an athletic trainer would take while performing the sulcus test on an athlete?

What muscle or muscle group is responsible for decelerating the humerus in the deceleration phase of throwing?

Which of the following is a test for biceps tendon irritation that is performed with a patient in a seated position with the hands clasped behind the head?

If a patient were suffering from thoracic outlet syndrome, which of the following symptoms is not inapplicable?

Of the special tests for the articulations of the shoulder girdle, which one involves passively abducting and externally rotating the arm with an anterior force applied to the humeral head?

Which of the following structures would be unable to be palpated?

In the observation section of a shoulder assessment, what would be difficult to observe without performing a special test?

What structural support attaches on the anatomical neck of the humerus?

Identify the test for supraspinatus muscle strength that has a patient bring his or her arm into 90 degrees of forward flexion and 30 degrees of horizontal abduction.

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