C Spine Dx and Tx OSCE

Question 1

Where do you test the Biceps DTR?

Answer 1

C5

Question 2

Where do you test the Brachioradialis DTR?

Answer 2

C6

Question 3

Where do you test the Triceps DTR?

Answer 3

C7

Question 4

How would you rate an absent DTR?

Answer 4

0/5

Question 5

How would you rate a trace DTR seen only with reinforcement?

Answer 5

1+/5

Question 6

How would you rate a normal DTR?

Answer 6

2+/5

Question 7

How would you rate a brisk DTR?

Answer 7

3+/5

Question 8

How would you rate a nonsustained clonus DTR?

Answer 8

4+/5

Question 9

How would you rate a sustained clonus DTR?

Answer 9

5+/5

Question 10

What are the UE dermatomes?

Answer 10

C1-T1

Question 11

Radicular (neurologic pain) tends to be____

Answer 11

Unilateral

Question 12

In C2-7, rotation and sidebending usually occur in the same direction, theoretically due to the ____

Answer 12

Uncinate processes

Question 13

Cervical Rotation ROM

Answer 13

70-90 deg

Question 14

Cervical Sidebending ROM

Answer 14

20-45 deg

Question 15

Cervical Flexion ROM

Answer 15

45-90 deg

Question 16

Cervical Extension ROM

Answer 16

45-90 deg

Question 17

Typical Cervical Vertebrae

Answer 17

C3-C6

Question 18

Atypical Cervical Vertebrae

Answer 18

C0, 1, 7

Question 19

Atypical Cervical Joints

Answer 19

OA, AA

Question 20

Typical Cervical Joints

Answer 20

Inferior aspect of C2-C7