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While your client is sitting, you ask him to rest his hands on top of his head. You are performing which orthopedic test?

a) La maniobra de Yergason
b) Die Speed-Test
c) L'épreuve de la levée du bras
d) La prueba del hombro de Apprehension

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The test described by requesting a client to place their hands on their head is not listed among the given orthopedic tests. Those tests are aimed at assessing specific aspects of shoulder and upper limb functionality. The provided information instead seems to relate to a general neurological assessment.

Step-by-step explanation:

When asking a client to rest their hands on top of their head while sitting, none of the listed orthopedic tests are being specifically performed. These tests (a) La maniobra de Yergason, (b) Die Speed-Test, (c) L'épreuve de la levée du bras, and (d) La prueba del hombro de Apprehension target different aspects of the upper limb function and shoulder joint. In the given options, none precisely describe the action of placing hands on top of the head. The orthopedic tests mentioned are used to assess the integrity of the bicep tendon, speed of shoulder movement, arm raising ability, and potential apprehension in shoulder movement, respectively.

The examination described in the additional information provided seems to pertain to a general neurological examination, where various motor and sensory evaluations are performed, such as testing muscular strength against resistance, sensation to touch, and visual tracking. If a patient experiences symptoms like pins and needles and has difficulty sensing touch, this may suggest neurological deficits requiring further investigation possibly indicative of sensory system issues, such as those caused by a cerebrovascular event.

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