BAHC - PRAC EXAM

Question 1

What are the normal degrees for each ROM for the cervical spine?

Answer 1

Flexion: 50 - 90 degrees
Extension: 50 - 70 degrees
Left Lateral Flexion: 20 - 45 degrees
Right Lateral Flexion: 20 - 45 degrees
Left Rotation: 70 - 90 degrees
Right Rotation: 70 - 90 degrees

Question 2

What are the normal degrees for each ROM for the Lumbopelvic region?

Answer 2

Flexion: 60 - 80 degrees
Extension: 20 - 35 degrees
Left Lateral Flexion: 20 - 25 degrees
Right Lateral Flexion: 20 - 25 degrees
Left Rotation: 10 - 20 degrees
Right Rotation: 10 - 20 degrees

Question 3

What is the normal pulse rate?

Answer 3

60 - 100 beats per minute

Question 4

What is considered to be normal, fever and hypothermia temperature?

Answer 4

Normal - 37 degrees
Fever - 38 - 38.5 degrees
Hypothermia - below 35 degrees

Question 5

What is an abnormal respiratory rate, and what is a normal respiratory rate?

Answer 5

Abnormal:
Over 25 breaths
Under 12 breaths

Normal:
Between 13 and 15 breaths.

Question 6

What does LODCTRAPPA stand for?

Answer 6

L - Location
O - Onset
D - Duration
C - Cause
T - Type
R - Radiations
R - Relieving factors
A - Aggravating factors
P - Hx of previous episode
P - Previous investigations
A - Associated Sx

Question 7

What are the steps to take blood pressure?

Answer 7

• Make sure arm is raised so that the brachial artery is the same spot as the heart.
• Make sure the left or right arrow is on the right side of the arm.
• Feel for the pulse at the wrist.
• Pump it up to 150
• Take 30 off that (so it is 120)
• Place the stethoscope on the arm and make sure it is closed
• pump up to 150
• Slowly release and listen for the first pulse and then to the last.
• Should look like 120/80
• Anything above that shows high blood pressure.

Question 8

What is the normal range for oxygen saturation?

Answer 8

95% - 100% - Normal and healthy
94% - 91% is low
90% and less - seek medical help.