PMS assessment focuses on which components?

PMS assessment focuses on which components?

• A. Circulation, Motor, Sensory check
• B. Pulse, Motor, Sensory evaluation
• C. Temperature, Pulse, Pain
• D. Motor, Sensory evaluation only

Answer: (B)

PMS assessment evaluates neurovascular integrity of a limb by checking three things: Pulse, Motor, and Sensory function. The Pulse check tells you if arterial blood is reaching the limb, indicating perfusion. The Motor check assesses the ability to move the distal joints, reflecting nerve and muscle function. The Sensory check tests sensation in the distal area to detect nerve injury. Together, these three domains give a practical snapshot of limb viability after injury or surgery and help catch early signs of vascular compromise or nerve damage. One option swaps Pulse for Circulation, which is close but the standard term used in PMS is Pulse. Another option adds Temperature or Pain, which are useful observations but are not part of the core PMS triad. The last option lacks Pulse, missing the vascular status component entirely.

PMS assessment evaluates neurovascular integrity of a limb by checking three things: Pulse, Motor, and Sensory function. The Pulse check tells you if arterial blood is reaching the limb, indicating perfusion. The Motor check assesses the ability to move the distal joints, reflecting nerve and muscle function. The Sensory check tests sensation in the distal area to detect nerve injury. Together, these three domains give a practical snapshot of limb viability after injury or surgery and help catch early signs of vascular compromise or nerve damage.

One option swaps Pulse for Circulation, which is close but the standard term used in PMS is Pulse. Another option adds Temperature or Pain, which are useful observations but are not part of the core PMS triad. The last option lacks Pulse, missing the vascular status component entirely.