NATA-BOC Clinical Evaluation and Diagnosis 2

Question 1

A patient presents with a positive Thompson test. Which structure is most likely injured?

Accepted Answer

Achilles tendon

Answer

Anterior cruciate ligament

Answer

Posterior tibialis tendon

Answer

Patellar tendon

Question 2

Which clinical sign is most indicative of a Grade III lateral ankle sprain?

Accepted Answer

Positive talar tilt test with no endpoint

Answer

Point tenderness over the lateral malleolus

Answer

Positive anterior drawer test with a firm endpoint

Answer

Ecchymosis limited to the anterior talofibular ligament

Question 3

During evaluation of a shoulder injury, the patient cannot maintain 90 degrees of abduction against gravity. Which nerve is most likely compromised?

Accepted Answer

Axillary nerve

Answer

Long thoracic nerve

Answer

Suprascapular nerve

Answer

Musculocutaneous nerve

Question 4

An athlete complains of numbness in the thumb, index, and middle fingers that worsens at night. Which test would be most appropriate to confirm the suspected diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Phalen test

Answer

Froment sign

Answer

Finkelstein test

Answer

Allen test

Question 5

Which clinical finding best differentiates a meniscal tear from a ligamentous injury of the knee?

Accepted Answer

Joint line tenderness with a positive McMurray test

Answer

Presence of an effusion

Answer

Positive valgus stress test

Answer

Quadriceps atrophy

Question 6

An athlete sustains a direct blow to the lateral aspect of the knee. Which structure is most at risk for injury?

Accepted Answer

Medial collateral ligament

Answer

Lateral collateral ligament

Answer

Posterior cruciate ligament

Answer

Lateral meniscus