While Assessing a Client with a Musculoskeletal Disorder, the Nurse

question 1

Multiple Choice

While assessing a client with a musculoskeletal disorder, the nurse abducts the client's arm to 90 degrees and places anteriorly directed force on the posterior humeral head from behind. Which test is the nurse performing?

• A) Hawkins test
• B) Relocation test
• C) Apprehension test
• D) Neer impingement test

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