PHYSMOD: 3rd Shifting Flashcards
In this type of disc herniation, only the outermost fibers of the annulus fibrosus contain the nucleus:
a. Protrusion
b. Prolapse
c. Extrusion
d. Sequestration
b. Prolapse
What nerve root exits between C7 and T1?
a. C7
b. C8
c. T1
d. None
b. C8
On the 12th minute of lumbar traction, your pt with low back pain due to radiculopathy is reporting that his pain is completely eliminated already. What will you do in this scenario?
a. Stop the machine because the goal of pain relief was already achieved
b. Continue the operation of the machine to complete the prescribed 20 minutes
c. Stop the machine and assess the motor and sensory functions of the patient
d. Do not believe the patient. Reset the parameters with a higher pulling force and start again
e. Loosen the chest strap so the patient can breathe better
c. Stop the machine and assess the motor and sensory functions of the patient
Based on MRI, there is reduced space in the intervertebral foramina that is causing radiculopathy. What should be the position of the neck during traction to address this finding?
a. Flexion
b. Extension
a. Flexion
Which of the examination procedures are important to perform before and after the application of cervical traction?
i. Pain assessment
ii. Range of motion measurement of the cervical
spine
iii. Muscle strength testing neck flexors
iv. Special tests for vertebrobasilar insufficiency
a. Only I and II are correct
b. Only IV
c. I, II, and III
d. All of the above
a. Only I and II are correct
The following are considered contraindications for the use of traction according to Cameron, except:
a. Uncontrolled hypertension
b. Increase of >10 bpm in heart rate
c. (+) joint instability
d. None of these
d. None of these
Relaxation of paraspinal muscles using traction is due to which of the following:
i. Reduction of nerve pain
ii. Inhibition of the firing of gamma motor neuron
iii. Decreased monosynaptic response
iv. Stimulation of the golgi apparatus
a. Only I and III are correct
b. Only IV
c. I, II, and III
d. All of the above
a. Only I and III are correct
In setting traction parameters, shorter hold times are used for displacements. Longer hold times are used for symptoms related to joint dysfunction.
a. 1st statement is true, 2nd statement is false
b. 1st statement is false, 2nd statement is true
c. Both statements are correct
d. Both statements are incorrect
d. Both statements are incorrect
Initially, the amount of force to be used during cervical traction is
A. 3 kg
B. 4 kg
C. 5 kg
D. 6 kg
A. 3 kg
Greater separation of the cervical segments in the sitting position compared to the supine position. Greater relaxation of muscles is achieved in supine compared to sitting position.
a. 1st statement is true, 2nd statement is false
b. 1st statement is false, 2nd statement is true
c. Both statements are correct
d. Both statements are incorrect
b. 1st statement is false, 2nd statement is true
To target maximum posterior elongation of the cervical spine, the neck should be in this position
25-35 degrees of flexion
To stretch soft tissues in the cervical spine, how much force should you use?
A. 3 kg
B. 5 kg
C. 6 kg
D. 7 kg
B. 5 kg
If the body weight of the patient is 100 lbs, how much force do you need to achieve joint distraction in the cervical spine?
A. 7 lbs
B. 10 lbs
C. 25 lbs
D. 30 lbs
A. 7 lbs
According to Cameron, the recommended hold and relax times to induce muscle relaxation is
A. 3/3s
B. 5/5s
C. 8/8s
D. 20/20s
B. 5/5s
TRUE OR FALSE: Using at least 7 kg pulling force to reduce disc protrusion is consistent in the application of cervical traction and therefore should be included in the documentation.
True
Which of the following results to swelling/edema?
Answer C if correct and W if
otherwise.
1. Increase in interstitial hydrostatic pressure
2. Increase in vascular hydrostatic pressure
3. Increase in interstitial oncotic pressure
4. Increase in vascular oncotic pressure
- W
- C
- C
- W
IPC is used to eliminate hypertrophic scarring. This type of scar does not extend beyond the boundaries of the original wound.
A. Only the 1st statement is true
B. Only the 2nd statement is true
C. Both statements are true
D. Both statements are false
B. Only the 2nd statement is true
Hypertrophic scar is only controlled not eliminated.
TRUE OR FALSE: When using multi-layer compression bandaging,
the high-stretch bandage is used more
superficially than the low-stretch bandage
False
TRUE OR FALSE: Sequential graded multi-chamber sleeves provide greater pressure proximally producing the most effective milking reaction for swelling.
False
You have a patient who was diagnosed with lymphedema of the LE> VS are as follows: BP = 112/68 mmHG, HR = 73 bpm, RR = 11 cpm. You have decided to use IPC considering that there
are no contraindications. Which is an appropriate inflation pressure?
A. 20 mmHg
B. 65 mmHg
C. 82 mmHg
D. 112 mmHg
B. 65 mmHg
Answer A if I is greater than II, B is I is less than II
Influence on interstitial hydrostatic pressure
i. Multiples layers of bandage
ii. Single layer of bandage
A
Answer A if I is greater than II, B is I is less than II
Recommended pressure
i. Anti embolism
ii. Edema control
B
Answer A if I is greater than II, B is I is less than II
Recommended ratio of inflation / deflation time
i. Venous stasis ulcer
ii. Stump reduction
B
Answer A if I is greater than II, B is I is less than II
Persistence of indentation
i. Pitting
ii. Non-pitting
A
Answer A if I is greater than II, B is I is less than II
Vascular hydrostatic pressure
i. Knee
ii. Ankle
B
An IPC will be applied to the left LE to address the edema brought about by venous insufficiency. Prior to applying the sleeves, you noted that the
pt has a pressure ulcer (open wound) on her left lateral malleolus. What is the best course of action of the PT?
a. Proceed with treatment anyway
b. Refer back to MD
c. Cover the wound with gauze, then
proceed with the IPC treatment
c. Cover the wound with gauze, then
proceed with the IPC treatment