OCS PRACTICE EXAMINATION 2026
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
GUARANTEED TO PASS.
Kellgren and Lawrence. Answer: Grade I: Doubtful narrowing of
joint space with possible osteophytic lipping.
Grade II: Definite osteophytes with possible narrowing of joint space.
Grade III: Multiple osteophytes, definite jt. space narrowing, sclerosis,
possible deformity of bone contour.
Grade IV: Large osteophytes, significant jt space narrowing, severe
sclerosis, definite deformity of bone contour.
CPR for mechanical cervical traction. Answer: 1. patient reported
periperalization with lower cervical spine (C4-7) mobility testing,
2. positive shoulder abduction test,
3. age > 55,
4. positive upper limb tension test A,
5. positive neck distraction test
, CPR:
The following five criteria are considered predictors of improved short
term shoulder pain prognosis following cervicothoracic manipulation:.
Answer: 1. Pain-free shoulder flexion < 120˚
2. Shoulder internal rotation < 53˚ @ 90˚ of abduction
3. Negative Neer's Test
4. Not taking medications for their shoulder .
5. Symptoms < 90 days
identification cluster for ankylosing spondylitis. Answer: 1. morning
stiffness >30 mins
2. alternating buttock pain
3. pain better with exercise, not rest
4. night pain during the second half of the night only
muscles responsible for jaw closing. Answer: masseter, temporalis,
medial pterygoid
Individuals with this often exhibit thenar/hypothenar mm wasting,
pain in the C8-T1 distribution, signs syptoms of Horner's syndrome.
Answer: pancoast tumor
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
GUARANTEED TO PASS.
Kellgren and Lawrence. Answer: Grade I: Doubtful narrowing of
joint space with possible osteophytic lipping.
Grade II: Definite osteophytes with possible narrowing of joint space.
Grade III: Multiple osteophytes, definite jt. space narrowing, sclerosis,
possible deformity of bone contour.
Grade IV: Large osteophytes, significant jt space narrowing, severe
sclerosis, definite deformity of bone contour.
CPR for mechanical cervical traction. Answer: 1. patient reported
periperalization with lower cervical spine (C4-7) mobility testing,
2. positive shoulder abduction test,
3. age > 55,
4. positive upper limb tension test A,
5. positive neck distraction test
, CPR:
The following five criteria are considered predictors of improved short
term shoulder pain prognosis following cervicothoracic manipulation:.
Answer: 1. Pain-free shoulder flexion < 120˚
2. Shoulder internal rotation < 53˚ @ 90˚ of abduction
3. Negative Neer's Test
4. Not taking medications for their shoulder .
5. Symptoms < 90 days
identification cluster for ankylosing spondylitis. Answer: 1. morning
stiffness >30 mins
2. alternating buttock pain
3. pain better with exercise, not rest
4. night pain during the second half of the night only
muscles responsible for jaw closing. Answer: masseter, temporalis,
medial pterygoid
Individuals with this often exhibit thenar/hypothenar mm wasting,
pain in the C8-T1 distribution, signs syptoms of Horner's syndrome.
Answer: pancoast tumor
