Chiropractic Therapy Assistant Board
Exam |78 Q’s and A’s
What is the definition of Anatomy? - -the study of the body structure
- what is a type of joint?
a. ball and socket
b. hinge
c. pivot
d. all of the above - -d. all of the above
- Anatomical position refers to... - -the position reference for all anatomical
positions
- Inflammation of the muscles in its fascia. This is the most common form of
myositis is response to trauma. - -Myofascitis
- When a part is farther from the midline of the body than when in
anatomical position, it is said to be in.. - -abduction
- Inflammation of a nerve, Inflammation can be of a many and multiple of
sources including mechanical, toxic, metabolic, or vascular - -Neuritis
- Emotion segment in which alignment, motion, integrity, and/or
physiological function are altered although contact between joint surfaces
remain intact - -subluxation
- Which vertebra are the upper seven vertebra of the of the spinal column? -
-Cervical
- Which vertebra are the middle twelve vertebra of the spinal column? - -
Thoracic
- Which vertebra are the lower five vertebra of the spinal column? - -Lumbar
- How many bones are in the spinal column? - -26
- What is a central jelly-like substance in the disk known as? - -the nucleus
pulposus
- The large joints between the ilium and sacrum of the pelvis are known as
the ______. - -sacro-iliac joints
- The proper term for the collar bone is the? - -clavicle
, - The stongest/longest bone in the body located in the thigh of the upper leg
is the_____ - -femur
- When elevating blood pressure, the ____ is the highest point - -systolic
pressure
- What connects muscle to bone? - -tendons
- What connects bones to bones? - -ligaments
- What is the natural curve of the spine called? - -kyphotic curve
- Electrical stimulation is indicated for the..... - -reduction of pain, muscle
spasm, and inflammation
- Therapeutic ultra sound should never be used near... . - -the uterus of a
pregnant person, over metallic implants, or over bony areas
- what does the term cryo mean? - -cold/ice
- ______ therapy is an electrical stimulation designed to have interference
between 4 pads and 2 frequencies that interfere with each other causing a
3rd therapeutic frequency - -interferential
- A_____ unit is a battery powered , small unit worn by patients usually for
pain control - -TENS unit
- When performing ultrasound, it is important to keep the transductor
moving because this minimizes the possibilities of - -a deep tissue burn or
periosteal reaction
- The purpose of the ultrasound gel is to.... - -Transmit ultrasonic energy
into the patient's tissue
- Hydrocollator packs are supposed to be heated between _____ to ___
degrees Fahrenheit - -150-170
- True or False- Warm up and cool down using low level activities such as
flexibility exercises and stretches should be a part of a patient's regular
exercise program. - -True
- The chamber of the heart that receives blood from the body is the - -right
atrium
Exam |78 Q’s and A’s
What is the definition of Anatomy? - -the study of the body structure
- what is a type of joint?
a. ball and socket
b. hinge
c. pivot
d. all of the above - -d. all of the above
- Anatomical position refers to... - -the position reference for all anatomical
positions
- Inflammation of the muscles in its fascia. This is the most common form of
myositis is response to trauma. - -Myofascitis
- When a part is farther from the midline of the body than when in
anatomical position, it is said to be in.. - -abduction
- Inflammation of a nerve, Inflammation can be of a many and multiple of
sources including mechanical, toxic, metabolic, or vascular - -Neuritis
- Emotion segment in which alignment, motion, integrity, and/or
physiological function are altered although contact between joint surfaces
remain intact - -subluxation
- Which vertebra are the upper seven vertebra of the of the spinal column? -
-Cervical
- Which vertebra are the middle twelve vertebra of the spinal column? - -
Thoracic
- Which vertebra are the lower five vertebra of the spinal column? - -Lumbar
- How many bones are in the spinal column? - -26
- What is a central jelly-like substance in the disk known as? - -the nucleus
pulposus
- The large joints between the ilium and sacrum of the pelvis are known as
the ______. - -sacro-iliac joints
- The proper term for the collar bone is the? - -clavicle
, - The stongest/longest bone in the body located in the thigh of the upper leg
is the_____ - -femur
- When elevating blood pressure, the ____ is the highest point - -systolic
pressure
- What connects muscle to bone? - -tendons
- What connects bones to bones? - -ligaments
- What is the natural curve of the spine called? - -kyphotic curve
- Electrical stimulation is indicated for the..... - -reduction of pain, muscle
spasm, and inflammation
- Therapeutic ultra sound should never be used near... . - -the uterus of a
pregnant person, over metallic implants, or over bony areas
- what does the term cryo mean? - -cold/ice
- ______ therapy is an electrical stimulation designed to have interference
between 4 pads and 2 frequencies that interfere with each other causing a
3rd therapeutic frequency - -interferential
- A_____ unit is a battery powered , small unit worn by patients usually for
pain control - -TENS unit
- When performing ultrasound, it is important to keep the transductor
moving because this minimizes the possibilities of - -a deep tissue burn or
periosteal reaction
- The purpose of the ultrasound gel is to.... - -Transmit ultrasonic energy
into the patient's tissue
- Hydrocollator packs are supposed to be heated between _____ to ___
degrees Fahrenheit - -150-170
- True or False- Warm up and cool down using low level activities such as
flexibility exercises and stretches should be a part of a patient's regular
exercise program. - -True
- The chamber of the heart that receives blood from the body is the - -right
atrium
