NMS 2 OSCHE

Question 1

Adam’s Position

Answer 1

Pt. bends over. Doctor checks for functional or structural scoliosis.

Question 2

Amoss Sign

Answer 2

Pt. goes from side posture to sitting. Dr. checks for pain or difficulty performing.

Question 3

During adam’s position, how do you dx a functional or structural scoliosis.

Answer 3

Structural = scoliosis remain in flexion
Functional = scoliosis disappears in flexion

Question 4

Beevor’s Sign

Answer 4

Pt. performs crunch. Dr. observes umbilicus for movement.

Question 5

Chest expansion test

Answer 5

Dr. measures at 4th intercostal space breath size. 1.5 to 3 inches expected.

Question 6

Foresteir bowstring sign

Answer 6

Dr. observes ROM of pt. lateral bend.

Question 7

Rib motion test

Answer 7

Pt. prone. Dr. hands check rib expansion bottom, and at top.

Question 8

Schepelmann’s sign

Answer 8

Pt. seated hands in the air lateral bend. Dr. checks for paint.

Question 9

Antalgia sign

Answer 9

Dr. observes pt. posture. Check for favoring sides for pain

Question 10

An antalgic lean away from the side of pain is consistent with a __________ herniated disc.

Answer 10

posterolateral herniated disc causes a lean away.

Question 11

An antalgic lean toward the side of pain is consistent wit a ___________ herniated disc.

Answer 11

posteromedial herniated disc causes a lean toward.

Question 12

A forward antalgic lean is consistent with a ______ herniated disc.

Answer 12

posterocentral herniated disc causes a lean forward