FAU Advanced Health Assessment Practice Test

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How is the pain felt during a positive Hawkins-Kennedy Test described?

At the elbow
At the wrist
Located in the sub-acromial space
In the neck

The correct answer is: Located in the sub-acromial space

The pain felt during a positive Hawkins-Kennedy Test is described as being located in the sub-acromial space. This test is specifically designed to assess for impingement of the rotator cuff tendons, particularly the supraspinatus tendon, under the coracoacromial arch. When the arm is elevated to shoulder level and internally rotated, any compression in the sub-acromial space can produce pain, indicating that there may be inflammation or irritation of the shoulder structures. The other options—pain at the elbow, wrist, or in the neck—are not typical presentations for this test. The Hawkins-Kennedy Test focuses on the shoulder region, and pain in those areas would suggest other conditions and not shoulder impingement or rotator cuff pathology.