Sarah presents with left lateral knee pain and has some locking in full extension. There is tenderness over the medial joint line. When the knee is extended with the foot externally rotated and some valgus stress is applied, a click is noted. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A) Torn anterior cruciate ligament
B) Torn posterior cruciate ligament
C) Torn medial meniscus
D) Torn lateral meniscus
C) Torn medial meniscus
This maneuver is called the McMurray test. Along with the medial joint line tenderness, you should suspect a medial meniscus injury. Cruciate ligament tears should cause an anterior or posterior “drawer sign.” Although we can't rule out a lateral meniscus tear, the tenderness along the medial joint line makes this the more likely site of injury.
You might also like to view...
The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with high blood pressure who is considering the use of alternative therapies in addition to his prescribed medication
The nurse concludes that which of the following therapies the client is considering would be most beneficial? 1. Acupressure to stimulate the body's healing forces 2. Herbals to complement the medication 3. Homeopathy to stimulate the immune system 4. Music therapy for stress reduction
When caring for a young child, Nurse Andrea realizes that "trust" is a normal part of growth and further development. "Trust" is primary in which age group according to Erikson?
A. 3-6 years old B. Over 65 C. Birth -18 months D. 12-18
The nurse is completing an assessment of an older patient's oral cavity. Which finding is considered normal because of the aging process?
1. Leukoplakia 2. Gum recession 3. Increased saliva 4. Thickening tooth enamel
Which of the following would be included in the nurse's examination of a patient's eyes? Select all that apply. a. Use a quiet room that will be free from interruptions. b. Ensure that the light in the room provides sufficient brightness to allowadequate observation of the patient
c. Place the patient in a supine position on the examination table. d. Visualize the underlying structures during the examination process to allowadequate description of findings. e. Always compare right and left eyes. f. Use an asystematic approach that is followed consistently each time the examination is performed.