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The open wedge is on the left with L5 spinous rotation to the left and left scoliosis. Which is the listing?

a. PRS-SP
b. PLI-SP
c. PLS-SP
d. PLI-M

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c. PLS-SP

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The segmental contact point is the right side of the spinous of L5. The open wedge is on the right with spinous rotation to the right. Which is the listing?

a. PRI-SP
b. PRI-M
c. PRS-SP
d. PLI-SP

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c. PRS-SP

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L3 is adjusted with a side posture pull move. The SCP is the lateral spinous on the right. Which is the listing?

a. PLS-SP
b. PRS-SP
c. PRI-M
d. PLI-M

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b. PRS-SP

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L5 spinous rotates the the right. However, the open wedge is to the right and the convexity of the scoliosis is to the left. Which is the listing?

a. PLS-SP
b. PRS-M
c. PRI-M
d. PRI-SP

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b. PRS-M

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Thoracic vertebrae will never go anterior according to Gonstead because?

a. the transverse process prevent anterior movement
b. IVD’s prevent anterior movement
c. the superior zygopophyses prevent anterior movement
d. spinous and transverse processes prevent anterior movement

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c. the superior zygopophyses prevent anterior movement

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The segmental contact point is the _____ transverse process. The open wedge is on the right, the spinous is left and the convexity of the scoliosis is on the right side. Which is the listing?

a. right, PLI-T
b. left, PLI-T
c. right, PRI-T
d. left, PRI-T

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a. right, PLI-T

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The concavity of the scoliosis is on the left with the open wedge on the right. The spinous went right. Which is the listing?

a. PRS
b. PRI
c. PLS
d. P-R

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a. PRS

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The contact point for a PLS-M listing with a scoliosis convexity to the right is?

a. left side of spinous process
b. right side of spinous process
c. left maxillary process
d. right maxillary process

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d. right maxillary process

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PI ilium listing will cause which of the following?

a. hyperlordotic lumbar curve
b. hypolordotic lumbar curve
c. femur head will always be radio on side of PI ilium
d. should have no effect on the lumbar curve

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a. hyperlordotic lumbar curve

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The femur head lowers on the right side. Which is a possible listing?

a. ASIN
b. AS
c. IN
d. PIEX

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d. PIEX

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There is a right lumbar scoliosis with L5 open wedge on the right. The L5 spinous process has rotated into the concavity of the scoliosis. Which is the listing?

a. PLI-M
b. PLS
c. PRS
d. PLS-SP

A

a. PLI-M

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The L5 spinous process has rotated to the left with an open wedge to the right. The concavity of the lumbar scoliosis is on the left. Which is the listing?

a. PLI-M
b. PLI-SP
c. PLS
d. PRS

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a. PLI-M

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The torque for a double transverse adjustment would be _____ for a PRI-T listing. The contact point would be _____.

a. clockwise, left transverse process
b. counterclockwise, spinous process
c. counterclockwise, left transverse process
d. clockwise, spinous process

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c. counterclockwise, left transverse process

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Clockwise torque is given in a thumb pisiform adjustment. The doctor stands on the right side of the patient and contacts the spinous to deliver the adjustment. The listing must be?

a. PR
b. PRS
c. PL
d. PLS

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b. PRS

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The segmental contact point is the _____ mammillary for a PLS-M L5 listing. The lumbar convexity is on the _____?

a. right, left
b. left, left
c. right, right
d. left, right

A

c. right, right

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The segmental contact point is on the _____ side of the spinous for a PLI-SP L5 listing. The lumbar convexity is on the _____?

a. right, left
b. left, left
c. right, right
d. left, right

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b. left, left

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The patient will have their right side _____ and _____ torque will be used in a PI-L sacrum listing.

a. up, clockwise
b. down, counterclockwise
c. down, clockwise
d. up, counterclockwise

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c. down, clockwise

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The Nervoscope is which type of instrument?

a. subluxation recording instrument
b. cold spot instrument
c. temperature differential
d. nerve compression analysis

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c. temperature differential

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A peak of defection of the nervoscope graph on the side of protruding disc will prove to be a(n)?

a. acute subluxation
b. chronic subluxation
c. muscle vasomotor response
d. operator error

A

a. acute subluxation

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The T6 spinous process went right and the open wedge is on the left. Which is the listing?

a. PLI-T
b. PRI-T
c. PRS
d. PLS

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b. PRI-T

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The T6 spinous process went left and the open wedge is on the right. Which is the listing?

a. PLI-T
b. PRI-T
c. PRS
d. PLS

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a. PLI-T

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The T4 spinous process went right and the open wedge is on the right. Which is the listing?

a. PLI-T
b. PRI-T
c. PRS
d. PLS

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c. PRS

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The L5 spinous process went right and the open wedge is on the left. The lumbar scoliosis is left. Which is the listing?

a. PRI-M
b. PRS
c. PLS
d. PLI-SP

A

a. PRI-M

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The doctor contacts the right side of the spinous for a double transverse adjustment of T9. The doctor stands on the _____ side of the patient. There is _____ torque given.

a. left, clockwise
b. right, counterclockwise
c. right, clockwise
d. right, counterclockwise

A

c. right, clockwise

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C2 has a listing of PRS-SP. The doctor will stand on the _____ side of the patient and adjust on the _____ of the curve for a supine modified rotary break?

a. right, concavity
b. left, concavity
c. right, convexity
d. left, convexity

A

c. right, convexity

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The L4 spinous has gone left and the open wedge is on the left. Which is the correct listing?

a. RPS
b. RPI
c. LPS
d. LPI

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b. RPI

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The tip of the scapula with the patient prone is at?

a. T2
b. T3
c. T6
d. T7

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c. T6

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Intervertebral discs allow which kind of movement?

a. Diarthrodial
b. Amphiarthrodial
c. Bilateral
d. Semi-fixed

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b. Amphiarthrodial

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A shoe lift can be recommend on the _____?

a. short femur head side
b. side opposite the lumbar scoliosis
c. concavity of the lumbar scoliosis
d. high femur head side

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a. short femur head side

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30
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Left rotational malposition and left lateral flexion malposition is representative of which Gonstead listing?

a. PLS
b. PR
c. PRS
d. PLI

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c. PRS

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PL listing describes which of the following?

a. right lateral flexion malposition
b. left lateral flexion malposition
c. right rotational malposition
d. left rotational malposition

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c. right rotational malposition

32
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There is a right lumbar scoliosis. L5 disc has an open wedge on the right. The spinous of L5 has rotated to the left. The listing is?

a. PRS-M
b. PRI-M
c. PRS-SP
d. PLI-M

33
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There is an open wedge on the right at the C4 disc. There is left spinous process rotation. The segmental contact point will be on the _____, which will be on the _____ side of the patient for a supine modified rotary break?

a. right lamina, left
b. left lamina, right
c. right lamina, right
d. left lamina, left

A

c. right lamina, right

34
Q

The intensity of therapeutic ultrasound in a chronic condition over thick skin should be _____ c/cm2?

a. 0.5 to 1.0
b. 1.0 to 1.2
c. 0.1 to 0.5
d. 1.5 to 2.0

A

d. 1.5 to 2.0

35
Q

A contraindication of ultrasound is?

a. weak hamstrings
b. weak gluteus maximus
c. strong abdominals
d. weak abdominals

A

c. strong abdominals

36
Q

Which part of the disc is injured in whiplash trauma most commonly?

a. anterior
b. posterior
c. lateral
d. medial

A

a. anterior

37
Q

Which of the following usually does not contribute to piriformis syndrome?

a. tight hip adductor muscles
b. weak hip adductor muscles
c. compression of the sciatic nerve
d. hypotrophy of pirifromis on affected side

A

d. hypotrophy of pirifromis on affected side

38
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Which of the following is contraindicated for the treatment of spondylolisthesis?

a. Cox Flexion-distraction technique
b. Adjustment of the SI joints
c. Ultrasound
d. McKenzie extension exercises

A

d. McKenzie extension exercises

39
Q

The segmental contact point for a AEx tibia is the _____?

a. lateral condyle of tibia
b. medial malleolus
c. medial condyle of tibia
d. tibia tuberosity

A

a. lateral condyle of tibia

40
Q

Fibromyalgia is best treated with _____?

a. transverse friction massage
b. spray and stretch technique
c. laser
d. traction

A

b. spray and stretch technique

41
Q

The calcaneus most often misaligns _____?

a. posterior
b. superior
c. inferior
d. anterior

A

a. posterior

42
Q

The segmental contact point for a Pin femur adjustment is the _____?

a. lateral condyle of the femur
b. lateral condyle of the tibia
c. medial condyle of the femur
d. medial condyle of the tibia

A

c. medial condyle of the femur

43
Q

Which of the following contractions will have no change in muscle length?

a. isotonic
b. eccentric
c. concentric
d. isometric

A

d. isometric

44
Q

Plyometrics refers to which type of exercise?

a. running
b. jumping
c. walking
d. weight training

A

b. jumping

45
Q

All of the following are usually considered appropriate during the acute stage of an injury except?

a. heat
b. ice
c. rest
d. elevation

46
Q

Cryotherapy is utilized during the acute stage of inflammation. Which is a contraindication to cryotherapy?

a. burn
b. to decrease edema
c. hypertenison
d. pain

A

c. hypertenison

47
Q

The main purpose of myofascial release technique is to relieve soft tissue from?

a. blood clots
b. microtears
c. ischemia
d. overly tight fascia

A

d. overly tight fascia

48
Q

Which of the following is not necessary recommended for osteoporosis?

a. Calcium
b. Vitamin D
c. Manganese
d. Thiamin

A

d. Thiamin

49
Q

Certain types of positive ions utilized in iontophoresis can be used for all of the following conditions except?

a. edema
b. sprain
c. muscle spasm
d. malignancy

A

d. malignancy

50
Q

Low intensity stimulators usually have indications for all of the following except?

a. fracture healing
b. wond healing
c. tendon/ligament healing
d. strength gain

A

d. strength gain

51
Q

Which of the following is a treatment for patellofemoral arthritis?

a. squatting
b. running
c. running up stairs
d. straight leg raises

A

d. straight leg raises

52
Q

Peroneal nerve palsy creates a paralysis of the _____?

a. foot dorsiflexors
b. foot invertors
c. hip abductors
d. hip adductors

A

a. foot dorsiflexors

53
Q

During the acute phase of patellar tendinitis, rehabilitation is focused on reducing inflammation and _____?

a. increasing vastus medals strength
b. increasing flexibility of the lower leg
c. increasing hamstring strength
d. increasing quadricep strength

A

b. increasing flexibility of the lower leg

54
Q

Cubital tunnel syndrome is a neuropathy of the _____?

a. median nerve
b. radial nerve
c. ulnar nerve
d. interosseous nerve

A

c. ulnar nerve

55
Q

The radius usually misaligns _____ and _____?

a. anterior, lateral
b. posterior, lateral
c. anterior, medial
d. superior, lateral

A

b. posterior, lateral

56
Q

The left elbow will be adjusted with the _____ hand. In this case, the radius has misaligned posterior and lateral. The thrust should be _____ and _____.

a. left, posterior, lateral
b. right, anterior, lateral
c. right, anterior, medial
d. left, anterior, medial

A

c. right, anterior, medial

57
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The L4 disc is found between \_\_\_\_\_ and \_\_\_\_\_ vertebrae. L5 disc is located between \_\_\_\_\_ vertebrae and \_\_\_\_\_.
a. L3, L4, L4, L5
b, L4, L5, L5, S1
c. L3, L4, L5, S1
d. L4, L5, S1, S2
A

b, L4, L5, L5, S1

58
Q

The P.S.I.S. is at the level of the _____?

a. 1st sacral tubercle
b. 2nd sacral tubercle
c. 4th lumbar vertebrae
d. sacral apex

A

b. 2nd sacral tubercle

59
Q

The shoulder most often misaligns _____ and _____?

a. anterior, inferior
b. posterior, superior
c. anterior, superior
d. posterior, inferior

A

a. anterior, inferior

60
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The spinous process has rotated to the right. The open wedge is on the left. Therefore, the correct listing would be which of the following?

a. PLS
b. PRI-M
c. PR
d. PRI-SP

61
Q

Patient complains of heartburn, stomach problems and indigestion. Which is the appropriate segment to adjust?

a. C1
b. T8
c. T6
d. L2

62
Q

Which of the following would be an adequate recommendation to a patient with near excessive anterior pelvic tilt?

a. strengthen abdominals
b. strengthen latissimus dorsi
c. strengthen vastus lateralis
d. strengthen subscapularis

A

a. strengthen abdominals

63
Q

_____ vertebrae is medial to the inferior angle of the scapula in the standing position?

a. T3
b. T4
c. T6
d. T7

64
Q

Which of the following is at the root of the spine of the scapula?

a. T1
b. T2
c. T3
d. T4

65
Q

The open wedge is found on the right at T5. However, the spinous process rotation is to the left. Which is the National listing that this closely represents?

a. RPI
b. RPS
c. LPI
d. LPS

66
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The doctor adjusts the right spinous process in a modified supine rotary break of C2. The correct listing is?

a. PRS-L
b. PLI-L
c. PRS-SP
d. PLS-SP

67
Q

The contact point is the _____ adjustment; the segmental contact point is the _____ for a Pin femur adjustment with the patient in the seated position.

a. thenar eminence, medial malleolus
b. thenar eminence, medial condyle of femur
c. chiropractic index, medial malleolus
d. chiropractic index, lateral malleolus

A

b. thenar eminence, medial condyle of femur

68
Q

Which of the following will most likely increase a lumber hyperlordosis?

a. strong hamstrings
b. weak abdominals
c. strong gluteus maximus
d. strong gluteus medius

A

b. weak abdominals

69
Q

Which is not a contraindication or McKenzie exercises?

a. spondylolisthesis
b. canal stenosis
c. facet syndrome
d. low back pain

A

d. low back pain

70
Q

The spine of the scapula is found at _____?

a. T2
b. T3
c. T4
d. T6

71
Q

The vertebral prominence is most often found at _____?

a. C6
b. C7
c. T1
d. T2

72
Q

The spinous process moves to the right with a right open wedge. The National listing is?

a. RPS
b. LPS
c. LPI
d. RPI

73
Q

The vertebral prominence is found approximately 30% of the time at _____?

a. C6
b. C7
c. T1
d. T2

74
Q

Which is not a structure found on the clavicle?

a. conoid tubercle
b. costal tuberosity
c. coracoid process
d. sternal extremity

A

c. coracoid process (found on scapula)

  • conoid tubercle found on clavicle
  • coronoid process found on ulna
  • coronoid fossa found on humerus
75
Q

All of the following are structures located on the scapula except?

a. coracoid process
b. glenoid cavity
c. acromion
d. coronoid fossa

A

d. coronoid fossa

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