Special Questions Flashcards
1
Q
Cervical Sx - What are the 8 special Q’s?
A
Dizziness Diplopia (Vision) Dysarthria Dysphagia Drop attacks Nausea Nystagmus Tinnitus
2
Q
Lumbar/ Thoracic Sx - What are the 7 special Q’s?
A
Bladder and Bowel Saddle Anaesthesia Bilat pins and needles Unsteady gait Cough/ sneeze Deep breath Able to lie flat
3
Q
Diplopia
A
Double vision
4
Q
Dysarthria
A
Unclear articulation of speech
5
Q
Dysphagia
A
Swallowing problems
6
Q
Name some red flags
A
Signs of Serious Pathology:
Fracture Tremor Night Pain Sudden weight loss (10lbs over 3 months+) B&B Cancer Saddle anaesthesia
7
Q
Name some yellow flags
A
(Unhelpful Beliefs)
Unhelpful beliefs about pain
Expectations of poor treatment
(Emotional Problems)
Anxiety
Fear
Worry
(Pain behaviour)
Avoidance of activities due to reinjury or pain
Overreliance on passive treatments
8
Q
What is a red flag?
A
Indicate serious pathology such as cancer, caudal equina,
9
Q
What is a yellow flag?
A
Identify aspects of the person, their attitude, their problem and social contact which may affect recovery. Includes unhelpful beliefs, activity avoidance, distress
