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You are trying to determine which special test you should us…

You are trying to determine which special test you should use to rule in an ACL tear for a patient who was just injured. Based on the information below which special test would you use: I. Lachman’s Test (Sensitivity .90, Specificity .89)II. Anterior Drawer Test (Sensitivity .70, Specificity .90)III. Lelli’s Test  (Sensitivity .90, Specificity .95)IV. Pivot Shift Test (Sensitivity .95, Specificity .85)

The client presents to the emergency department with complai…

The client presents to the emergency department with complains of shortness of breath after suffering 5 bee stings. It is determined the client is in a distributive shock, which of the following would be the treatment plan for this type of shock? Place in correct order of treatment.

A 30-year-old recreational soccer player comes to the clinic…

A 30-year-old recreational soccer player comes to the clinic after tripping and falling forward while running. His knee hit the ground first with his foot in a plantarflexed position. He complains of pain in the back of his knee and reports difficulty bending it. There was no “pop” sound at the time of injury, but he has felt weakness and instability in the knee since the incident. Upon examination, there is pain with passive flexion nearing 90 degrees, and the posterior drawer test is positive.

State of Florida communication requirement: Please provide r…

State of Florida communication requirement: Please provide responses in COMPLETE sentences using your best college-level writing skills.  Scoring is based on spelling, punctuation and grammar, in addition to accurate scientific terminology. Compare and contrast skeletal and smooth muscle in terms of: a) Where they are specifically located in the body and b) what branch of the nervous system controls their ability to contract.

A 28-year-old runner reports to the clinic with complaints o…

A 28-year-old runner reports to the clinic with complaints of knee pain after twisting her knee while making a sharp turn during a run. She describes a sensation of locking and clicking in the knee, especially when she bends it or tries to squat. Upon examination, the McMurray’s test, Apley’s test, and a full squat (duck walk) all reproduce her symptoms. Based on the patient’s symptoms and examination findings, what is the most likely diagnosis?