Spinal Exam Video

Question 1

Inspect the spine for ______________.

Answer 1

scoliosis, abnormal kyphosis, and abnormal lordosis

Question 2

What should you palpate on the spine?

Answer 2

• Tenderness on the paraspinal muscles

* Tenderness on the spinous processes

Question 3

List the ROM exercises that need to be assessed in a spinal examination.

Answer 3

• Lateral flexion (both sides)
• Flexion
• Extension
• Rotation

(All of these need to be assessed in the neck as well.)

Question 4

_______________ can help evaluate nerve impingement from a slipped intervertebral disc.

Answer 4

The straight leg raise test with dorsiflexion of the foot