Chiropractic assistant NEWEST 2024
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
WITH RATIONALES (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
|ALREADY GRADED A+
chronic stage - Answer -Begins when sub acute stage ends and may continue for
indefinite amount of time. At this stage there may not be a possibility of fully resolving
the patients condition so the goal becomes to manage it.
Sub-Acute stage - Answer -stage of healing that continues for an additional 1-3 weeks
but may be up to 12 weeks for tissue healing.
Treatment during this stage is for continuing to control pain, spasm, edema with the
intent of improving range of motion. Improved muscle strength, reduction in ligaments.
Intervertebral Foramen - Answer -The spinal nerves exit the spinal column between two
vertebra through this hole.
Acute stage of healing - Answer -Often considered within the first 72 hours (3 days)
following an injury.
This stage is directed at reducing pain, spasm, edema, or loss/reduction of function.
Psychological therapeutics - Answer -Any physical agent applied to produce therapeutic
changes to biological tissues. Includes but not limited to thermal, acoustic, light,
Mechanical. or electric energy.
Kyphotic - Answer -Normal curvature of the thoracic spine. "Backward curve"
Thoracic Spine - Answer -These are the 12 vertebra of the mid back which form joints
with the ribs.
Lordotic curve - Answer -The normal curvature of the cervical spine. Curves forward in
the middle of the curve.
Axis - Answer -Second cervical Vertebra.
Atlas - Answer -First cervical vertebra. Skull sits on top.
Cervical Spine - Answer -First seven spinal bones.
Nerve - Answer -A cord like structure comprising a collection of nerve fibers which
convey electrical impulses between the brain and some other region of the body.
Physiology - Answer -The study of the bodies function.
, Anatomy - Answer -The study of the bodies structure.
Adjustment - Answer -given by hand or with an instrument to restore normal function to
the joint, relieve interference to the nerves, and allow the body to maintain homeostasis.
Homeostasis - Answer -Steady state.
Vertebra - Answer -Bony Segments forming the spine.
Factors affecting patients ability to heal - Answer -1. Age
2. Underlying disease
3. Nutritional Deficiencies
4. Mechanism of injury
5. Degree of injury or illness
6. Tissue involved in the injury or illness.
7. patients current state of health or prior injuries or illness.
8. Compliance with doctor recommendations.
Modality - Answer -A type of electrical, thermal, or mechanical energy that causes
physiological changes.
Used to relieve pain, improve circulation, decrease swelling, and reduce muscle spasm.
Electrotherapy, thermotherapy, and mechanotherapy.
Ultrasound - Answer -High frequency sound waves that produce a form of deep tissue
vibration and heating.
Used for pain relief and muscle spasm, promotes circulation, and relaxes tight muscles
and soft tissue.
Indications for use of ultrasound - Answer -1. Soft tissue Injury
2. Chronic connective tissues and joint dysfunction.
3. Osteoarthritis
4. Bursitis
5. Tendinitis, bursitis, copsulitis.
6. Nerve entrapment
7. Chronic sprain/ strain
8. Muscle spasm
Contraindications to ultrasound - Answer -1. Cancerous lesions
2. Pregnant uterus
3. Metal implants
4. eyes, heart, reproductive organs.
5. Over the spinal column/brain.
6. Impaired circulation or sensation.
7. Fractures
8. Tissues under therapy and radiation
9. Growing bones.
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
WITH RATIONALES (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
|ALREADY GRADED A+
chronic stage - Answer -Begins when sub acute stage ends and may continue for
indefinite amount of time. At this stage there may not be a possibility of fully resolving
the patients condition so the goal becomes to manage it.
Sub-Acute stage - Answer -stage of healing that continues for an additional 1-3 weeks
but may be up to 12 weeks for tissue healing.
Treatment during this stage is for continuing to control pain, spasm, edema with the
intent of improving range of motion. Improved muscle strength, reduction in ligaments.
Intervertebral Foramen - Answer -The spinal nerves exit the spinal column between two
vertebra through this hole.
Acute stage of healing - Answer -Often considered within the first 72 hours (3 days)
following an injury.
This stage is directed at reducing pain, spasm, edema, or loss/reduction of function.
Psychological therapeutics - Answer -Any physical agent applied to produce therapeutic
changes to biological tissues. Includes but not limited to thermal, acoustic, light,
Mechanical. or electric energy.
Kyphotic - Answer -Normal curvature of the thoracic spine. "Backward curve"
Thoracic Spine - Answer -These are the 12 vertebra of the mid back which form joints
with the ribs.
Lordotic curve - Answer -The normal curvature of the cervical spine. Curves forward in
the middle of the curve.
Axis - Answer -Second cervical Vertebra.
Atlas - Answer -First cervical vertebra. Skull sits on top.
Cervical Spine - Answer -First seven spinal bones.
Nerve - Answer -A cord like structure comprising a collection of nerve fibers which
convey electrical impulses between the brain and some other region of the body.
Physiology - Answer -The study of the bodies function.
, Anatomy - Answer -The study of the bodies structure.
Adjustment - Answer -given by hand or with an instrument to restore normal function to
the joint, relieve interference to the nerves, and allow the body to maintain homeostasis.
Homeostasis - Answer -Steady state.
Vertebra - Answer -Bony Segments forming the spine.
Factors affecting patients ability to heal - Answer -1. Age
2. Underlying disease
3. Nutritional Deficiencies
4. Mechanism of injury
5. Degree of injury or illness
6. Tissue involved in the injury or illness.
7. patients current state of health or prior injuries or illness.
8. Compliance with doctor recommendations.
Modality - Answer -A type of electrical, thermal, or mechanical energy that causes
physiological changes.
Used to relieve pain, improve circulation, decrease swelling, and reduce muscle spasm.
Electrotherapy, thermotherapy, and mechanotherapy.
Ultrasound - Answer -High frequency sound waves that produce a form of deep tissue
vibration and heating.
Used for pain relief and muscle spasm, promotes circulation, and relaxes tight muscles
and soft tissue.
Indications for use of ultrasound - Answer -1. Soft tissue Injury
2. Chronic connective tissues and joint dysfunction.
3. Osteoarthritis
4. Bursitis
5. Tendinitis, bursitis, copsulitis.
6. Nerve entrapment
7. Chronic sprain/ strain
8. Muscle spasm
Contraindications to ultrasound - Answer -1. Cancerous lesions
2. Pregnant uterus
3. Metal implants
4. eyes, heart, reproductive organs.
5. Over the spinal column/brain.
6. Impaired circulation or sensation.
7. Fractures
8. Tissues under therapy and radiation
9. Growing bones.
