Chiropractic Methods Exam 2 Practice Test

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• Which assessment approach is designed to quantify postural alignment using reference lines and bilateral comparisons?
• Which pair of nerve roots corresponds to the patellar and Achilles reflex tests, respectively?
• Which of the following is a red flag requiring urgent evaluation?
• To elicit the Achilles reflex, which foot position is used?
• What is the term for the combination of a root and a vowel used to aid pronunciation in medical terminology?
• Must each SOAP note be signed and dated by the examiner?
• In rural cities, chiropractors are often the only what in their city?
• In disc herniation, centralization of symptoms with repeated movements indicates what prognosis with mechanical therapy?
• Which item is NOT listed as a treatment detail to record during an assessment?
• Which statement best defines ergonomics as described?
• What is the role of patient education in chiropractic care?
• Which posture variation is described as flat back (military spine)?
• The phrase 'future plans or something you wish to examine/follow up on' refers to which part of SOAP notes?
• Center of gravity location in standing corresponds to which vertebral landmark?
• What is the recommended course of action if pain persists beyond the expected therapeutic response?
• Which statement about screen-time posture is recommended?
• Which body positions are used for observing posture?
• In which section would you document self-care instructions and return date?
• What does a positive straight-leg raise test indicate?
• What imaging finding describes vertebral wedge fracture appearance and how does it relate to manipulation risk?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a common posture variation?
• During documentation of electrotherapy in a SOAP note, which details are recorded?
• What documentation practices support patient safety and care quality?
• During screen time, get up to take a break every ________ minutes.
• During documentation of therapeutic exercises, which details are recorded?
• Subchondral sclerosis on radiographs is most closely associated with which condition?
• A springy end feel is typically due to elastic rebound from which tissue?
• In spine assessment, red flags indicate what?
• In individuals over 60, stability decreases by what percentage when eyes are closed?
• Which part of SOAP notes indicates whether the patient is improving or not?
• What distinguishes the Thompson technique from other manual HVLA approaches?
• Which neurological signs suggest upper motor neuron involvement?
• Vertebral artery insufficiency is characterized by which phenomenon and why is it a concern during cervical manipulation?
• Which part of the SOAP notes would include recording key objective findings used to monitor treatment productivity?
• Orthotics placement during posture assessment?
• During documentation of soft tissue manipulation in a SOAP note, which details are recorded?
• In a SOAP note, which section would include home care exercises, stretches, and patient goals?
• Postural sway stability true/false?
• Which imaging modality is commonly obtained before a spinal adjustment to screen for pathology when red flags or persistent neuro signs are present?
• Which item is not listed as a key idea for screen time?
• Which two tests are used to assess lumbar stability or movement control?
• In lower cross syndrome, which muscle group is facilitated?
• Gender higher center of gravity?
• Which section includes instructions for home care and next visit details?
• The date of the next patient visit is recorded in which section of the SOAP note?
• Which category would include cauda equina and recent stroke as contraindications?
• Starting tactic for posture assessment?
• A positive foraminal compression test most directly indicates which finding?
• What is the primary purpose of the straight leg raise in spine assessment?
• Which clinical signs are most indicative of myelopathy rather than radiculopathy?
• P stands for?
• Which screen setting adjustment is recommended?
• Which movement directions typically increase pain in facet joint syndrome?
• In SOAP notes, which section contains future treatments or tests to order?
• Which item is least relevant when gathering patient history for differential diagnosis?
• Name two neurodynamic tests used for assessing lumbar radiculopathy.
• Which of the following is typically included in the Plan section of a SOAP note?
• Which test finding would most strongly suggest nerve root tension involvement when performing straight leg raise?
• During evaluation, what action should be taken if red flags are suspected?
• New care plan equals new ______ at the time of Re-evaluation.
• Cervical facet joints are oriented approximately at what angle to the sagittal plane, and what motion do they primarily permit?
• Which action directly follows the Report of Findings in the typical charting sequence?
• Posture observation clothing statement?
• Which of the following is a set of signs and symptoms associated with Vertebrobasilar insufficiency (VBI)?
• Which items constitute indications for mobilization?
• In a SOAP note, is it recommended to use direct quotes in the subjective portion when possible?
• Postural sway control?
• Within a chiropractic care plan, how are adjunct therapies best described?
• How does central nervous system screening contribute to safety in chiropractic practice?
• Which imaging modality is preferred for evaluating soft tissue injuries and spinal cord status?
• Mild sprain or strain is considered what type of contraindication for mobilization?
• In spine care, what is differential diagnosis?
• Center of gravity in standing?
• Why is outcome measurement important in chiropractic care?
• In SOAP notes, which section lists orthopedic tests and neurologic symptoms among the data collected?
• Which field focuses on designing workspaces and tools to fit human capabilities?
• Which term refers to the applied science designing interactions between people and objects for safety and efficiency?
• What describes facet joint syndrome and its typical exam features?
• Which items are listed as examples of parameters to monitor?
• What is re-evaluation?
• The patellar reflex tests which nerve root and how is it performed?
• Which item is not listed as a key idea for screen time?
• Which item in the sequence is the everyday record during visits?
• Which step is described as 'develop treatment plan (goals and dates)'?
• Which element in the sequence sets a deadline for the treatment plan?
• Which option lists all the vertebrobasilar insufficiency signs and symptoms?
• Which statement best describes facet joint pain pattern?
• Which statement describes the Thompson technique?
• New patient condition requires a new chief complaint history is described in which part of the SOAP notes?
• Which of the following is an absolute contraindication to HVLA cervical manipulation?
• A stands for?
• What is the purpose of a SOAP note?
• Is it acceptable to use abbreviations if there is a key for interpretation?
• In upper cross syndrome, which muscle group is typically facilitated?
• During screen time, what should feet do on the ground?
• What is the purpose of re-evaluation in a patient management plan?
• Which sequence correctly describes the order of the standard SOAP note elements?
• How is an orthopedic test for facet dysfunction typically performed?
• Long-term changes in posture habits will result in which of the following regarding range of motion (ROM)?
• What is the Activator Method and its main principle?
• Which feature is characteristic of structural scoliosis?
• How is the Cobb angle measured and what does it assess?
• Which part usually appears at the end of a medical term and may indicate a specialty, test, procedure, function, or status?
• Which item is listed as an example of a parameter to monitor?
• What is Toggle Recoil and its intended benefit?
• In radiography, subchondral sclerosis indicates what?
• Which statement is NOT typically part of the chiropractic patient management plan?
• Physical exam parameters monitored as outcome markers to gauge improvement belong to which part?
• When re-evaluating a patient, what do you use to look at?
• Which statement best describes the aim of postural adaptation training in the material?
• In chiropractic adjusting, what does the term vector refer to?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a Vertebrobasilar insufficiency sign?
• During screen time, when seated, which positioning is recommended for elbows, hips, knees, and ankles?
• Upper cross syndrome includes which of the following patterns?
• O stands for?
• Differentiate radiculopathy from myelopathy clinically.
• No complaint equals ________ ________ (during evaluation).
• End range and end feel in ROM testing is defined as what?
• Age stability of postural sway?
• Allowing clients to see the benefits of care is achieved by taking proper documentation.
• What is the clinical purpose of a red-flag inquiry in spine care?
• In a SOAP note, which section records the patient's response to treatment?
• What does S in SOAP stand for?
• What is the role of evidence-based practice in adjusting technique selection?
• Which posture variation combines thoracic kyphosis with lumbar lordosis?
• Recording specific outcome measures like pain scale and activities of daily living typically belongs to which part of SOAP notes?
• Which element is usually at the beginning of a medical term indicating location, direction, type, quality, or quantity?
• There exists lower crossed syndrome and upper crossed syndrome.
• Name two common components of the chiropractic patient management plan.
• When are these questions asked? Do they have greater Range of Motion? Do they have greater strength in their musculature? Neurologic reflexes have improved? Activities of Daily Living have improved?
• Can you use red and blue ink on paper SOAP notes?
• How is syndrome defined?
• What gives the medical term its essential meaning?
• During documentation of Osseous Mobilization/Chiropractic Manipulation Treatment (OM/CMT), which details are recorded?
• Imaging in chiropractic care is used to guide management by identifying which of the following?
• Which organization is most closely associated with medical specialty certification?
• For soft tissue manipulation, what two elements are recorded?
• Address the complaint separately is a description of which part of a SOAP note?
• Which component of a SOAP note captures how the patient has been since the previous treatment?
• Which information from patient history best supports forming a differential diagnosis?
• Name two tests used to assess lumbar stability or movement control.
• Which of the following are two mechanical risk factors for low back pain?
• Imaging change commonly seen with degenerative disc disease.
• In lower cross syndrome, which muscle group is inhibited?
• Center of gravity men vs women?
• Observation direction during posture assessment?
• The findings such as muscle hypertonicity, joint malposition, lack of joint surface congruency, nerve compression, antalgic posture, connective tissue/adhesions or contracture, nucleus pulposus malposition, and meniscoid entrapment are examples of which concept?
• The Achilles reflex tests which nerve root and how is it performed?
• Define a spinal motion segment and name its primary stabilizers.
• What is the primary role of palpation in chiropractic assessment?
• What is usually added to the root to aid pronunciation?
• Which finding most clearly warrants urgent spine evaluation?
• Put these in order: re-evaluation, daily visit SOAP note, diagnosis, report of finding, implement treatment plan, develop treatment plan (goals and dates), treatment plan deadline.
• Which item is typical content of the Plan section?
• Which statement best describes the root of a medical term?
• Semi-urgent means what in patient referral guidelines?
• Sensory systems contributing to posture control?
• General observations of a patient's presentation (antalgic posture, guarded movement) belong to which part of the SOAP notes?
• Which section contains the clinician's interpretation or diagnosis?
• The Activator Method uses which characterization of its impulse?
• Which of the following is an accurate description of ergonomics?
• Recent spinal trauma, prior bad experience with mobilizations, undiagnosed lump or hypochondriasis, mild sprain or strain, acute inflammatory arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, hypermobility, and other conditions are examples of which category?
• Is a SOAP note part of the patient's clinical file and a record that may be reviewed?
• What are the types of contraindications?
• Which is an essential element of informed consent for chiropractic care?
• Lower crossed syndrome pattern includes which of the following?
• Record key objective findings you are using to directly monitor the productivity of treatment belongs to which part?
• Which findings are best described as potential joint restriction?
• Which term component usually indicates whether a word is a noun, verb, or adjective?
• Which specialist is commonly referred to for neurological concerns?
• What does urgent referral mean?
• In a SOAP note, which section records the treatment administered during the visit?
• Why is vertebral artery safety important during cervical adjustments?
• Which radiographic view best demonstrates the pedicles and pars interarticularis in the lumbar spine?
• The items 'tender points' and 'muscle hypertonicity' are classified as what in the SOAP notes framework?
• Which statement best describes functional scoliosis compared with structural scoliosis?
• Which of the following is NOT a stabilizer of a spinal motion segment?
• The SOAP note is used to record patient visits and support continuity of care.
• Where should the eyes line up relative to the screen?
• What does immediate referral mean?
• Which four positions are assessed during posture?
• During evaluation, the report of findings refers to which of the following?
• For OM/CMT, what two elements are recorded?
• New care plan equals new ______ at the time of Re-evaluation.
• These items (Visual, Posture Grid with plumb line, Bilateral scales, Applications on iPad, iPhone, others) are examples of which category?
• What is the difference between a hard end feel and a springy end feel?
• Which imaging view is most commonly used to visualize the pars interarticularis in the lumbar spine?
• Which statement about re-evaluation measurements is true?
• Which statement is true about upper cross and lower cross syndromes?
• In SOAP notes, which section is the direct record of information reported by the patient?
• Which of the following lists muscle groups that are commonly considered postural muscles?
• Which test variation is used to assess contralateral nerve root tension and is a variation of the straight-leg raise?
• What does tissue texture change on palpation suggest?
• In the examples of parameters to monitor, which subcategory includes ADLs and sport/work performance?
• Lack of Informed Consent, intoxication or drug influence, recent surgery or malingering, severe instability, disc prolapse, cauda equina and other conditions are examples of which type of contraindication?
• The statement 'Since changes occur slowly, clients often take for granted the drastic changes that occur over a treatment plan' is true.
• How does evidence-based practice differ from traditional practice?
• What is the difference between the Diversified technique and the Gonstead technique?
• Which clinical feature helps distinguish discogenic back pain from facetogenic pain?
• In upper cross syndrome, which muscle group is typically inhibited?
• During posture assessment, what is the clinician prepared to do if the client loses balance?
• What are measurements used for during a re-evaluation?
• Clothing for posture observation?
• Which imaging finding is associated with vertebral wedge fracture risk and manipulation caution in older patients?
• Which statement describes the purpose of the oblique view in lumbar radiography?
• What is this called? An exam focused on the initial reason for entering care.
• Self-care instructions are categorized under which section of the SOAP notes?
• Which section includes findings from the physical examination and measurements?
• How does imaging influence treatment planning in chiropractic care?
• What is the evaluation of a person's body position and/or structure in standing called?