NBCE EXAM 3 WITH STUDY GUIDE 300 QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS | (100% CORRECT) GRADED A+ |
LATEST UPDATED 2026/2027 | 100% ASSURED PASS.
which of these involuntary movements is most characteristic of a
patient with cerebral palsy? A. hemiballismus B. sydenham
chorea C.
athetosis
D. fasciculation - ...ANSWER...C
which of these is characteristic of acute midthoracic rib dysfunction?
A. increased pain on inspiration B. pain
referred to upper shoulder C.
intercostal anesthesia
D. epigastric pain - ...ANSWER...A
What is the most likely dx for a 62 yom with right hip pain whose
blood tests reveal elevated serum alkaline phosphatase and his
radiographs demonstrate a mottled increase in bone density of the
proximal femur? - ...ANSWER...Paget disease
Which of these is not associated with an UMNL? A.
muscle weakness
B. spasticity
C. hyporeflexia
D. Hoffmann sign - ...ANSWER...C
retrosternal pain and dysphagia are the most common initial
presenting symptoms of
,A. esophagitis B.
pancreatitis
C. duodenal ulcer
D. angina pectoris - ...ANSWER...A
The Hibbs test is used to assess of the hip
A. ext rot C. flex
B. int rot D. ext - ...ANSWER...B
Which of these motions occur in a coronal plane around a sagittal
axis?
A. wrist flexion and extension
B. ankle dorsiflexion and plantarflexion C.
hip abd and adduciton
C. int and ext shoulder rotation - ...ANSWER...C
The most appropriate recommendation for a high school
baseball pitcher with cubital tunnel syndrome is -
...ANSWER...sleep with the elbow splinted in 45 degrees of flexion
Decreased hematocrit is most characteristic of
A. severe dehydration
B. polycythemia vera C.
chronic hypoxia
D. cirrhosis - ...ANSWER...D
lumbar disc degeneration is most likely to result in
A. decreased load on facets
B. enlargement of lateral recesses C.
nucleus pulposus engorgement
D. dysfunction of the vertebral motion segment -
,...ANSWER...D
what is the most appropriate case management for a patient with an
acute quadriceps contusion? - ...ANSWER...rest and ice
which of these is most likely present in the case hx of a 9 y/o with
osteomyelitis? - ...ANSWER...previous upper respiratory infection
which type of HA is most likely in a 30 yom who complains of
unilateral periorbital pain, rhinorrhea, and indicates that the
symptoms coincide with alcohol consumption? -
...ANSWER...cluster
mild, aching LBP that encompasses the entire lumbar region and
posterior pelvis and worsens with active movement is characteristic
of lumbar
A. fracture
B. strain
C. disc syndrome
D. facet syndrome - ...ANSWER...B
To correct a left lateral flex fixation subluxation in the lumbar spine,
the patient should be placed as the doctor utilizes a
contact - ...ANSWER...in the side posture, right side up; right
mammillary
which of these is the most appropriate initial procedure to perform
on a 53 yof with a hx of RA who presents with cervical
myospasm? - ...ANSWER...cervical radiographic series
what is the most appropriate initial case management for an
intoxicated male who fell down the stairs and is complaining of neck
stiffness and is supporting the weight of his head with his hands? -
...ANSWER...refer patient to hospital
, what additional finding is most likely for a 45 yof with bilateral
carpal tunnel like symptoms, cold intolerance, and dry skin? -
...ANSWER...increased TSH
which blood test is the most appropriate initial follow up if an
elevated serum calcium level is found? -
...ANSWER...parathyroid hormone
what lumbar position most often aggravates facet syndrome? -
...ANSWER...extension
which landmark is used as the zero point for measuring
venous pressure? - ...ANSWER...sternal angle
most appropriate for initial treatment of pseudotorticollis? -
...ANSWER...cervical adjustments
what is the most likely diagnosis for a 20 y/o with a hx of
smoking who is experiencing acute stabbing chest pain? -
...ANSWER...pleurisy
an abnormal pinch test indicates injury to what nerve? -
...ANSWER...ulnar
which fingers are most often affected by dupuytren contractures? -
...ANSWER...ring and middle (really its ring and pinky but this was
the only good option)
the primary muscle for opening the mouth is the -
...ANSWER...external pterygoid
VERIFIED ANSWERS | (100% CORRECT) GRADED A+ |
LATEST UPDATED 2026/2027 | 100% ASSURED PASS.
which of these involuntary movements is most characteristic of a
patient with cerebral palsy? A. hemiballismus B. sydenham
chorea C.
athetosis
D. fasciculation - ...ANSWER...C
which of these is characteristic of acute midthoracic rib dysfunction?
A. increased pain on inspiration B. pain
referred to upper shoulder C.
intercostal anesthesia
D. epigastric pain - ...ANSWER...A
What is the most likely dx for a 62 yom with right hip pain whose
blood tests reveal elevated serum alkaline phosphatase and his
radiographs demonstrate a mottled increase in bone density of the
proximal femur? - ...ANSWER...Paget disease
Which of these is not associated with an UMNL? A.
muscle weakness
B. spasticity
C. hyporeflexia
D. Hoffmann sign - ...ANSWER...C
retrosternal pain and dysphagia are the most common initial
presenting symptoms of
,A. esophagitis B.
pancreatitis
C. duodenal ulcer
D. angina pectoris - ...ANSWER...A
The Hibbs test is used to assess of the hip
A. ext rot C. flex
B. int rot D. ext - ...ANSWER...B
Which of these motions occur in a coronal plane around a sagittal
axis?
A. wrist flexion and extension
B. ankle dorsiflexion and plantarflexion C.
hip abd and adduciton
C. int and ext shoulder rotation - ...ANSWER...C
The most appropriate recommendation for a high school
baseball pitcher with cubital tunnel syndrome is -
...ANSWER...sleep with the elbow splinted in 45 degrees of flexion
Decreased hematocrit is most characteristic of
A. severe dehydration
B. polycythemia vera C.
chronic hypoxia
D. cirrhosis - ...ANSWER...D
lumbar disc degeneration is most likely to result in
A. decreased load on facets
B. enlargement of lateral recesses C.
nucleus pulposus engorgement
D. dysfunction of the vertebral motion segment -
,...ANSWER...D
what is the most appropriate case management for a patient with an
acute quadriceps contusion? - ...ANSWER...rest and ice
which of these is most likely present in the case hx of a 9 y/o with
osteomyelitis? - ...ANSWER...previous upper respiratory infection
which type of HA is most likely in a 30 yom who complains of
unilateral periorbital pain, rhinorrhea, and indicates that the
symptoms coincide with alcohol consumption? -
...ANSWER...cluster
mild, aching LBP that encompasses the entire lumbar region and
posterior pelvis and worsens with active movement is characteristic
of lumbar
A. fracture
B. strain
C. disc syndrome
D. facet syndrome - ...ANSWER...B
To correct a left lateral flex fixation subluxation in the lumbar spine,
the patient should be placed as the doctor utilizes a
contact - ...ANSWER...in the side posture, right side up; right
mammillary
which of these is the most appropriate initial procedure to perform
on a 53 yof with a hx of RA who presents with cervical
myospasm? - ...ANSWER...cervical radiographic series
what is the most appropriate initial case management for an
intoxicated male who fell down the stairs and is complaining of neck
stiffness and is supporting the weight of his head with his hands? -
...ANSWER...refer patient to hospital
, what additional finding is most likely for a 45 yof with bilateral
carpal tunnel like symptoms, cold intolerance, and dry skin? -
...ANSWER...increased TSH
which blood test is the most appropriate initial follow up if an
elevated serum calcium level is found? -
...ANSWER...parathyroid hormone
what lumbar position most often aggravates facet syndrome? -
...ANSWER...extension
which landmark is used as the zero point for measuring
venous pressure? - ...ANSWER...sternal angle
most appropriate for initial treatment of pseudotorticollis? -
...ANSWER...cervical adjustments
what is the most likely diagnosis for a 20 y/o with a hx of
smoking who is experiencing acute stabbing chest pain? -
...ANSWER...pleurisy
an abnormal pinch test indicates injury to what nerve? -
...ANSWER...ulnar
which fingers are most often affected by dupuytren contractures? -
...ANSWER...ring and middle (really its ring and pinky but this was
the only good option)
the primary muscle for opening the mouth is the -
...ANSWER...external pterygoid
