FAU Advanced Health Assessment Practice Test

The Galeazzi sign is used for assessing which condition?

1. Carpal tunnel syndrome

2. Meningeal irritation

3. Developmental hip dysplasia

4. Peritoneal irritation

The correct answer is: Developmental hip dysplasia

The Galeazzi sign is specifically utilized in the assessment of developmental hip dysplasia, making it the appropriate choice in this context. This test helps healthcare providers evaluate the alignment of the knees when the patient is lying supine with knees flexed. In patients with hip dysplasia, one knee may appear lower than the other due to dislocation or abnormal positioning of the hip joint, indicating a potential hip dysplasia. Other conditions mentioned, such as carpal tunnel syndrome, meningeal irritation, and peritoneal irritation, involve different sets of signs and tests that do not relate to the assessment of hip stability or alignment. For instance, carpal tunnel syndrome primarily manifests through wrist and hand symptoms rather than hip or knee level discrepancies. Similarly, meningeal irritation is evaluated through signs like nuchal rigidity, and peritoneal irritation is typically assessed through abdominal tenderness or rebound pain rather than a physical examination focused on the hip or knee positioning. Thus, the Galeazzi sign is distinctly aligned with developmental hip dysplasia assessments.