68W ALC Phase 3 Test 2 LPC Questions
With Complete Solutions
When would you likely see Lhermitte's sign correct answer:
Following a whiplash syndrome injury
When visualizing back what should you look for for injuries?
correct answer: edema, erythema, ecchymosis, battle sign,
neuro changes, step offs
Primary spinal cord injury correct answer: Results from cord
being cut, torn, or crushed or by its blood supply being cut off
Secondary Spinal Cord injury correct answer: Caused by
secondary effects from injury. Occurs from hypotension,
generalized hypoxia, injury to blood vessels, edema,
compression of cord from surrounding hemorrhage
What are some causes of sciatica? correct answer: Caused by
injury to or compression of sciatic nerve. Usually due to
intervertebral disk herniation causing compression of nerve
roots
Special Test for Sciatica correct answer: Straight Leg Raise
How much PT can usually manage Sciatica correct answer: 3-4
weeks with medication for px
, Common exam findings with Sciatica correct answer:
Abnormal Posturing
< ROM
< Muscle strength
What is the difference between muscle spasm and cramp?
correct answer: Force of the contraction. If it is quick
contraction and release of muscle without px it is spasm. Cramp
is prolonged with px
Special Test for Muscle Strain correct answer: MRI
Special Test for muscle spasm correct answer: Blood test
Why do you use a blood test for muscle spasms? correct answer:
Check Na and other electrolytes for causing factors
Number one cause of TBI in combat correct answer: Blast
injuries
What are the three types of TBIs correct answer: Mild,
Moderate, Severe
S/Sx Mild TBI correct answer: Transient confusion, Delayed
verbal or motor response, Disorientation, Slurred or coherent
speech, Any period of LOC
What is the most common type of TBI? correct answer: Mild.
Dead Man Walking
With Complete Solutions
When would you likely see Lhermitte's sign correct answer:
Following a whiplash syndrome injury
When visualizing back what should you look for for injuries?
correct answer: edema, erythema, ecchymosis, battle sign,
neuro changes, step offs
Primary spinal cord injury correct answer: Results from cord
being cut, torn, or crushed or by its blood supply being cut off
Secondary Spinal Cord injury correct answer: Caused by
secondary effects from injury. Occurs from hypotension,
generalized hypoxia, injury to blood vessels, edema,
compression of cord from surrounding hemorrhage
What are some causes of sciatica? correct answer: Caused by
injury to or compression of sciatic nerve. Usually due to
intervertebral disk herniation causing compression of nerve
roots
Special Test for Sciatica correct answer: Straight Leg Raise
How much PT can usually manage Sciatica correct answer: 3-4
weeks with medication for px
, Common exam findings with Sciatica correct answer:
Abnormal Posturing
< ROM
< Muscle strength
What is the difference between muscle spasm and cramp?
correct answer: Force of the contraction. If it is quick
contraction and release of muscle without px it is spasm. Cramp
is prolonged with px
Special Test for Muscle Strain correct answer: MRI
Special Test for muscle spasm correct answer: Blood test
Why do you use a blood test for muscle spasms? correct answer:
Check Na and other electrolytes for causing factors
Number one cause of TBI in combat correct answer: Blast
injuries
What are the three types of TBIs correct answer: Mild,
Moderate, Severe
S/Sx Mild TBI correct answer: Transient confusion, Delayed
verbal or motor response, Disorientation, Slurred or coherent
speech, Any period of LOC
What is the most common type of TBI? correct answer: Mild.
Dead Man Walking
