AT 3312 Final (questions with verified
answers) updated
The curve of the thoracic spine is a ___________________ curve in the
_____________________ direction. - correct answer ✔✔primary, posterior
Which of the following represent information that would typically be obtained by
the clinician from the patient during the "O" phase of the HOPS injury
examination process? (Read carefully and be certain to indicate all correct
answers). - correct answer ✔✔presence of surgical scars
impaired gait
skin color or appearance
fascial expression
asymmetry
soft tissue contours
Which of the following have been recognized as YELLOW flag findings that warrant
referral of a patient to a physician? (Read carefully and be certain to indicate all
correct answers). - correct answer ✔✔progressive weakness
symptoms that are peripheralizing
multiple inflamed joints
bilateral symptoms
,Hyperkyphosis is defined as a kyphotic angle greater than ___________ degrees
between T4 and T12 vertebral bodies that is obtained from a lateral x-ray using
the Cobb method. - correct answer ✔✔40
Reiman (2016) described nonverbal communication as a vital part of the patient
interview, said to comprise 55% to 97% of all communication. Which of the
following are examples of effective forms of nonverbal behaviors? (Read carefully
and be certain to indicate all correct answers). - correct answer ✔✔Forward
leaning posture
uncrossed arms and legs
head nodding
arm symmetry
According to Reiman (2016), which of the following are characteristics
demonstrated by "good diagnosticians" during the history-taking interview with
patients, and are typically observable within the first 3 minutes of the encounter?
(Read carefully and be certain to indicate all correct answers). - correct answer
✔✔verifying information obtained from the patient
thoroughness of inquiry regarding the chief complaint
establishing a rapport with patient
The patient's subjective experience of pain can be made more objective using
which of the following instruments? (Read carefully and be certain to indicate all
correct answers). - correct answer ✔✔McGill Pain Questionnaire
Visual analogue scale (VAS)
Numeric pain rating scale (NPRS)
,An accentuated lumbar lordotic curvature, often associated with Janda's "lower
crossed syndrome", is commonly due to
_______________________________________. - correct answer ✔✔facilitated
iliopsoas muscles and inhibited abdominal muscles
When performing a clinical assessment of a patient's posture, which of the
following are anatomical landmarks commonly used to evaluate her/him for
anatomical asymmetry? (Read carefully and be certain to indicate all correct
answers). - correct answer ✔✔lateral malleoli
Answer greater trochanters
patellae
Answer inferior angle of the scapulae
iliac crests
. Which of the following are included among the 33 "red flag findings" identified
by Reiman (2016) that warrant immediate referral of the patient to physician?
(Read carefully and be certain to indicate all correct answers). - correct answer
✔✔unusual menstrual cycle or symptoms
unexplained weight loss
pain unchanged by movement or rest
chest pain with exertion
neurological signs and symptoms
Which of the following principles apply to the physical examination portion of the
orthopedic assessment of a patient? (Read carefully and be certain to indicate all
correct answers). - correct answer ✔✔Unless bilateral movement is required, the
normal (uninjured) side is tested first.
, Answer When evaluating the integrity of ligaments, stress is applied gently and
repeated several times; the stress is gradually increased (up to the point of pain)
in order that maximum instability can be demonstrated without causing muscle
spasm.
When individual myotomes are being tested with manual muscle testing, the
patient should hold each isometric contraction for at least 5 seconds to determine
if any myotomal weakness becomes evident.
Which of the following statements are true regarding providing culturally
competent care for your patients? (Read carefully and be certain to indicate all
correct answers). - correct answer ✔✔The clinician should be alert and look for
nonverbal cues that his/her patient is anxious and/or uncomfortable with the way
that medical care is being provided.
When performing the orthopedic examination of a patient, the clinician must
respect the patient's religious beliefs and not include or perform techniques that
will offend her/him.
The clinician should respect the patient's perspective(s) on complementary and/or
alternative medical approaches.
A typical computed tomography (CT) scan delivers the same amount of ionizing
radiation to the patient as approximately ___________ standard X-rays? - correct
answer ✔✔100
answers) updated
The curve of the thoracic spine is a ___________________ curve in the
_____________________ direction. - correct answer ✔✔primary, posterior
Which of the following represent information that would typically be obtained by
the clinician from the patient during the "O" phase of the HOPS injury
examination process? (Read carefully and be certain to indicate all correct
answers). - correct answer ✔✔presence of surgical scars
impaired gait
skin color or appearance
fascial expression
asymmetry
soft tissue contours
Which of the following have been recognized as YELLOW flag findings that warrant
referral of a patient to a physician? (Read carefully and be certain to indicate all
correct answers). - correct answer ✔✔progressive weakness
symptoms that are peripheralizing
multiple inflamed joints
bilateral symptoms
,Hyperkyphosis is defined as a kyphotic angle greater than ___________ degrees
between T4 and T12 vertebral bodies that is obtained from a lateral x-ray using
the Cobb method. - correct answer ✔✔40
Reiman (2016) described nonverbal communication as a vital part of the patient
interview, said to comprise 55% to 97% of all communication. Which of the
following are examples of effective forms of nonverbal behaviors? (Read carefully
and be certain to indicate all correct answers). - correct answer ✔✔Forward
leaning posture
uncrossed arms and legs
head nodding
arm symmetry
According to Reiman (2016), which of the following are characteristics
demonstrated by "good diagnosticians" during the history-taking interview with
patients, and are typically observable within the first 3 minutes of the encounter?
(Read carefully and be certain to indicate all correct answers). - correct answer
✔✔verifying information obtained from the patient
thoroughness of inquiry regarding the chief complaint
establishing a rapport with patient
The patient's subjective experience of pain can be made more objective using
which of the following instruments? (Read carefully and be certain to indicate all
correct answers). - correct answer ✔✔McGill Pain Questionnaire
Visual analogue scale (VAS)
Numeric pain rating scale (NPRS)
,An accentuated lumbar lordotic curvature, often associated with Janda's "lower
crossed syndrome", is commonly due to
_______________________________________. - correct answer ✔✔facilitated
iliopsoas muscles and inhibited abdominal muscles
When performing a clinical assessment of a patient's posture, which of the
following are anatomical landmarks commonly used to evaluate her/him for
anatomical asymmetry? (Read carefully and be certain to indicate all correct
answers). - correct answer ✔✔lateral malleoli
Answer greater trochanters
patellae
Answer inferior angle of the scapulae
iliac crests
. Which of the following are included among the 33 "red flag findings" identified
by Reiman (2016) that warrant immediate referral of the patient to physician?
(Read carefully and be certain to indicate all correct answers). - correct answer
✔✔unusual menstrual cycle or symptoms
unexplained weight loss
pain unchanged by movement or rest
chest pain with exertion
neurological signs and symptoms
Which of the following principles apply to the physical examination portion of the
orthopedic assessment of a patient? (Read carefully and be certain to indicate all
correct answers). - correct answer ✔✔Unless bilateral movement is required, the
normal (uninjured) side is tested first.
, Answer When evaluating the integrity of ligaments, stress is applied gently and
repeated several times; the stress is gradually increased (up to the point of pain)
in order that maximum instability can be demonstrated without causing muscle
spasm.
When individual myotomes are being tested with manual muscle testing, the
patient should hold each isometric contraction for at least 5 seconds to determine
if any myotomal weakness becomes evident.
Which of the following statements are true regarding providing culturally
competent care for your patients? (Read carefully and be certain to indicate all
correct answers). - correct answer ✔✔The clinician should be alert and look for
nonverbal cues that his/her patient is anxious and/or uncomfortable with the way
that medical care is being provided.
When performing the orthopedic examination of a patient, the clinician must
respect the patient's religious beliefs and not include or perform techniques that
will offend her/him.
The clinician should respect the patient's perspective(s) on complementary and/or
alternative medical approaches.
A typical computed tomography (CT) scan delivers the same amount of ionizing
radiation to the patient as approximately ___________ standard X-rays? - correct
answer ✔✔100
