To Assess for a Ruptured Achilles Tendon,you Perform the Thompson

question 30

Multiple Choice

To assess for a ruptured Achilles tendon,you perform the Thompson test by manually squeezing the calf muscles of the patient's leg.What finding would suggest a ruptured Achilles tendon?

• A) absence of dorsiflexion of that foot
• B) pain
• C) muscle spasms
• D) absence of plantar flexion of that foot

---

Definitions:

DSM-5

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, a handbook used by healthcare professionals as the authoritative guide to diagnosing mental disorders.

Substance Use Disorder

A medical condition characterized by the uncontrollable use of substances despite harmful consequences.

Substance Dependence

A condition in which an individual persistently uses a drug or substance despite facing significant harmful consequences, typically involving a strong desire to take the drug and difficulties in controlling its use.

Substance Withdrawal

A set of symptoms that occur upon the abrupt reduction or cessation of intake of addictive substances.