Family Nurse Practitioner Practice Exam

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The Lachman maneuver is utilized to assess which condition?

Knee instability

The Lachman maneuver is specifically designed to assess knee instability, particularly in relation to the integrity of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). When performing this test, the examiner stabilizes the femur with one hand while pulling the tibia forward with the other hand. A significant forward movement of the tibia in relation to the femur indicates potential ACL laxity or tears, which are directly associated with knee instability.

While options pertaining to nerve damage, the patellar tendon, and meniscal tears are relevant to knee assessments, they are not directly evaluated through the Lachman maneuver. Each of those options involves different tests and assessments to ascertain the condition of the knee. The focus of the Lachman maneuver solely on detecting ACL injuries emphasizes its significance in evaluating knee stability.

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Nerve damage of the knee due to past knee injuries

The integrity of the patellar tendon

Tears on the meniscus of the knee

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