Which illustrates the proper method to conduct a musculoskeletal examination?
a. Examine the painful body part first.
b. Examine the musculoskeletal system in a head-to-toe, proximal-to-distal manner.
c. Manipulate each joint through its full anatomic range of motion even if pain occurs.
d. Always conduct the examination first thing in the morning.
B
Inspection, palpation, range of motion, and muscle testing are performed on the major skeletal muscles and joints of the body in a cephalocaudal, proximal-to-distal manner. Always compare paired muscles and joints. Examine nonaffected (nonpainful) body parts before examining affected (painful) body parts. Avoid unnecessary or excessive manipulation of a painful body part. The time of day is not a factor to consider in performing a musculoskeletal examination.
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