Outcome Measures, Yellow/Red Flags

Question 1

What is the underlying purpose of outcome measures?

Answer 1

Document progress

Question 2

Which type of pain scale is best understood by the elderly?

Answer 2

Vertical VAS

Question 3

What components make up the quadruple VAS?

Answer 3

1 pain right now? 2 typical or average pain? 3 pain at its best? 4 pain at its worst?

Question 4

Which index is used for low back disability?

Answer 4

Oswestry Disability Index (ODI)

Question 5

What is the set up for the ODI?

Answer 5

10 sections of activities scored 0-5, with 50 being the greatest disability score

Question 6

What is the test modified from the ODI that focuses on the neck?

Answer 6

Neck Disability Index (NDI)

Question 7

How is the global well-being scale different from the VAS?

Answer 7

Laid out oppositely (better score to opposite sides)

Question 8

What depression test is used to assess mental status?

Answer 8

Beck depression inventory-II (BDI-II)

Question 9

What is the name of the group of signs associated with psychological overlay to a patient’s pain?

Answer 9

Waddell’s signs

Question 10

What are yellow flags?

Answer 10

History and examination findings that are risk factors for developing chronic pain

Question 11

What are red flags?

Answer 11

History and examination findings that prompt the clinician to conduct further diagnostic procedures