Lecture Quiz 1: The Disc

Question 1

A patient presents with a Grade 4 spondylolisthesis at L5 and severe dysmenorrhea. What, if any, adjustment would be done using Full Spine protocol?

Answer 1

Single Hand S2 contact

Question 2

Using Full Spine protocol, how is pumping the disc done?

Answer 2

Gradual addition of pressure over 3-5 minutes or until the doctor can reach 30-40 pounds of pressure

Question 3

What position is preferred to adjust a patient with an acute low back using Full Spine protocol?

Answer 3

Side posture on the pelvic bench

Question 4

The purpose of ice in the management of the acute low back patient is:

Answer 4

Reduce pain and muscle spasm by numbing the area so it will tolerate pressure

Question 5

The patient presents with a Grade 2 spondylolisthesis at L5 and low back pain after exercise. What, if any, adjustment could be done?

Answer 5

Side posture, BP sacrum push

Question 6

A patient with an acute low back from a disc herniation presents to your office. What will the disc look like on the lateral x-ray?

Answer 6

Thick, swollen, level disc

Question 7

If the patient has a swollen disc at L5, what adjustment is preferred using Full Spine protocol?

Answer 7

Side posture with an S2 contact

Question 8

The first step in the process of acute low back pain management is:

Answer 8

Ice the segment

Question 9

How often is a patient with a swollen disc seen using Full Spine protocol?

Answer 9

Once per day

Question 10

What should the doctor do if the patient cannot tolerate the adjustment position?

Answer 10

Return to pumping the disc