FSMTB Exam MBLEx Topic 6 Question 31 Discussion

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Question #: 31
Topic #: 6

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Which of the following tests is used to assess whether the pectoralis minor is the cause of thoracic outlet symptoms?

ACostoclavicular maneuver

BAdson's test

CWriqhfs hyperabduction test

DAC shear test

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Suggested Answer: C

The Wright's hyperabduction test raises the client's arms above their heads through abduction which stretch tightens the pectoralis minor. A change in the radial pulse indicates a positive test for impingement by the pectoralis minor.

by Catherin at Sep 15, 2024, 03:55 PM

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Kasandra

2 months ago

Wait, is this a trick question? Are we supposed to just pick the one that sounds the most like a made-up medical term?

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Ilene

15 days ago

D) AC shear test

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Shaquana

21 days ago

D) AC shear test

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Junita

25 days ago

C) Wriqhfs hyperabduction test

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Isadora

29 days ago

B) Adson's test

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Beata

1 months ago

C) Wriqhfs hyperabduction test

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Benton

1 months ago

B) Adson's test

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Aleshia

1 months ago

A) Costoclavicular maneuver

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Marisha

1 months ago

A) Costoclavicular maneuver

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Lili

2 months ago

I'm not sure, but I think it might be A) Costoclavicular maneuver. It also tests for thoracic outlet syndrome.

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Shayne

2 months ago

Costoclavicular maneuver, all the way! It's the one that really gets to the root of the issue.

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Paz

2 months ago

The AC shear test? Nah, that's for shoulder problems, not thoracic outlet. Gotta keep your body parts straight, you know?

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Delisa

1 months ago

B) Adson's test

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Larue

1 months ago

No, that test is not for thoracic outlet symptoms. Stick with Adson's test for that.

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Joseph

1 months ago

C) Wriqhfs hyperabduction test

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Annamae

2 months ago

Oh, I see. I thought it was the AC shear test. Thanks for clarifying!

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Kerrie

2 months ago

A) Costoclavicular maneuver

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Willow

2 months ago

Yeah, Adson's test is the one used to assess the pectoralis minor for thoracic outlet symptoms.

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Inocencia

2 months ago

B) Adson's test

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Donte

2 months ago

Wriqhfs hyperabduction test? Sounds like someone had a bit too much coffee when they were naming these things.

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Ashley

1 months ago

D) AC shear test

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Essie

1 months ago

C) Wriqhfs hyperabduction test

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Allene

2 months ago

B) Adson's test

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Gail

2 months ago

A) Costoclavicular maneuver

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Jenise

2 months ago

I agree with Carmelina. Adson's test is commonly used to assess thoracic outlet symptoms.

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Tamala

3 months ago

I think the Adson's test is the way to go here. It's a classic for assessing thoracic outlet issues, right?

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Cordelia

1 months ago

I've used the AC shear test before to help determine if the pectoralis minor is causing thoracic outlet symptoms.

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Nohemi

2 months ago

I think the Wriqhfs hyperabduction test is another option to consider for assessing thoracic outlet issues.

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Grover

2 months ago

I've heard that the Costoclavicular maneuver can also be helpful in diagnosing pectoralis minor involvement.

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Hillary

2 months ago

I agree, the Adson's test is a common choice for evaluating thoracic outlet symptoms.

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Carmelina

3 months ago

I think the answer is B) Adson's test.

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