#1
Which of the following is a primary goal of clinical assessment?
To make a diagnosis
ExplanationClinical assessment aims to diagnose.
#2
Which examination technique involves tapping on body parts to assess underlying structures?
Percussion
ExplanationPercussion involves tapping for assessment.
#3
Which of the following is a common tool used for assessing cognitive function?
Glasgow Coma Scale
ExplanationGlasgow Coma Scale is for cognitive assessment.
#4
What is the purpose of the Snellen chart in clinical examination?
To assess visual acuity
ExplanationSnellen chart evaluates visual acuity.
#5
What is the primary purpose of the Allen's test in clinical examination?
To assess arterial sufficiency in the hand
ExplanationAllen's test evaluates arterial sufficiency in the hand.
#6
What is the purpose of the Romberg test in clinical assessment?
To assess proprioception and vestibular function
ExplanationRomberg test evaluates proprioception and vestibular function.
#7
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of Kehr's sign?
Pain in the left shoulder tip due to spleen irritation
ExplanationKehr's sign indicates left shoulder pain from spleen irritation.
#8
Which neurological examination maneuver is used to assess the integrity of the corticospinal tract?
Oppenheim test
ExplanationOppenheim test assesses corticospinal tract integrity.
#9
What is the purpose of the Schamroth's sign test?
To assess digital clubbing
ExplanationSchamroth's sign test evaluates digital clubbing.
#10
Which maneuver is used to assess for appendicitis?
Rovsing's sign
ExplanationRovsing's sign assesses for appendicitis.
#11
What is the Babinski reflex used to assess?
Neurological function
ExplanationBabinski reflex evaluates neurological function.
#12
Which examination maneuver is used to assess carpal tunnel syndrome?
Phalen's test
ExplanationPhalen's test assesses carpal tunnel syndrome.
#13
What is the primary purpose of the Phalen's test in clinical examination?
To assess carpal tunnel syndrome
ExplanationPhalen's test primarily assesses carpal tunnel syndrome.
#14
What is the primary purpose of the Tinel's sign test?
To assess carpal tunnel syndrome
ExplanationTinel's sign test primarily assesses carpal tunnel syndrome.
#15
What is the primary purpose of the Finkelstein's test?
To assess de Quervain's tenosynovitis
ExplanationFinkelstein's test primarily assesses de Quervain's tenosynovitis.