ATI RN
Pediatric Musculoskeletal Assessment Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which is a characteristic clinical manifestation of Duchenne muscular dystrophy?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: All (cardiomyopathy, intellectual impairment, respiratory weakness, scoliosis) are characteristic of Duchenne muscular dystrophy, so E (moved to D) is correct.
Question 2 of 5
A 9-year-old presents with paresis of the upper and lower portions of the face, and loss of taste on the right side of the anterior portion of the tongue. On physical examination, the corner of the mouth droops, and he is unable to close the right eye tightly. The remainder of the physical examination is normal. Which is the most likely diagnosis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Bell palsy causes unilateral facial weakness, including inability to close the eye, drooping mouth, and loss of taste, with no other deficits.
Question 3 of 5
The gait of a child become similar to that of an adult at
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A child's gait matures and resembles an adult's by around 7 years of age, as neuromuscular coordination and skeletal development stabilize.
Question 4 of 5
Which torsional deformity can follow a slipped capital femoral epiphysis and increase incidence of degenerative arthritis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Slipped capital femoral epiphysis can lead to internal femoral torsion, altering hip biomechanics and increasing the risk of degenerative arthritis.
Question 5 of 5
The proximal femoral ossification center (in the center of the femoral head) appears between
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The proximal femoral ossification center typically appears between 4 and 7 months of age, varying slightly by individual.