You are performing a musculoskeletal assessment on a patient with arthritis. During passive range-of-motion exercises the nurse hears a grating and cracking sound. This assessment finding is correctly referred to as what?
A) Fasciculations
B) Clonus
C) Effusion
D) Crepitus
Ans: D
Feedback: Crepitus is a grating, cracking sound or sensation that occurs as the irregular joint surfaces move across one another, as in arthritic conditions. Effusion is the collection of excessive fluid within the capsule of a joint. Clonus is the rhythmic contractions of a muscle. Fasciculations are involuntary twitching of muscle fiber groups.
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