Assessment & Management of Minor Conditions

Question 1

Uncomplicated Sciatica typically resolves itself within

Answer 1

4-6 weeks

Question 2

Ankylosing Spondylitis is an

Answer 2

Inflammatory Condition

Question 3

How would you manage muscular sprain or strain of the back?

Answer 3

-Encourage gentle mobilisation
-OTC analgesia
-Provide Red Flag advice
- Refer Pt to own GP

Question 4

What are the three categories of excluding factors you need to assess in back pain?

Answer 4

-Described or observed Red Flags
-Medical Cause of back pain
-Neurological cause of back pain

Question 5

The sciatica stretch test- the sciatic nerve is tensed and stretched when the leg is raised passed _________ while the opposite leg remains flat on the floor

Answer 5

35°

Question 6

What percentage of Metastatic spinal cord compression (MSCC) occurs in patients without an existing cancer diagnosis?

Answer 6

20%

Question 7

What is MSCC

Answer 7

Metastatic Spinal Cord Compression

Metastatic tumours in the spine apply pressure to the spinal cord

Question 8

What are the names of the Carpal bones

Answer 8

Scaphoid
Lunate
Triquetrium
Pisiform
Trapezium
Trapezoid
Capitate
Hamate

Question 9

How many carpal bones are their in each hand?

Answer 9

Eight (8)

(Sixteen (16) in total)

Question 10

What is the mnemonic that can be used to remember the carpal bones of the wrist

Answer 10

Some - scaphoid
Lovers - Lunate
Try -Triquerium
Positions - Pisiform
That- Trapezium
They - Trapezoid
Cant -Capitate
Handle - Hamate