Part 3 NBCE practice questions with complete solutions

What motion should normally be felt when palpating for ext between atlas and occiput? CORRECT ANSWERS: occiput and posterior arch of atlas should approximate Asymmetrical rib prominence seen during forward bending is characteristic of a __ scoliotic curvature CORRECT ANSWERS: structural Which vitamin supplement is most appropriate for a pregnant patient with soreness and cracking of the lips, corners of the mouth, and an oily facial dermatitis? CORRECT ANSWERS: riboflavin a deficiency of which vitamin is most likely for an alcoholic with bilateral paresthesia in the toes, burning in the feet, and tachycardia? CORRECT ANSWERS: pyridoxine what is the most appropriate initial case management for the previously untreated asymptomatic 14 yof with a left thoracic and right lumbar scoliosis? A. perform SI manipulation B. prescribe custom shoe orthotic C. presribe PT D. refer for ortho consult CORRECT ANSWERS: D which treatment is most appropriate for a patient with rounded shoulders and forward head carriage with numbness of the medial aspect of the left forearm and hand that is worsened by sustained arm abduction? A. wrist cock-up splint B. rhomboid muscle stretching C. pec minor muscle stretching D. soft cervical collar CORRECT ANSWERS: C what is the most appropriate subsequent course of action for a 12 yom who is overweight with acute localized right hip pain whose radiographs reveal a slipped epiphysis? CORRECT ANSWERS: refer for further ortho eval What is the most likely dx for a 62 yom with right hip pain whose blood tests reveal elevated serum alkaline phosphatase and his radiographs demonstrate a mottled increase in bone density of the proximal femur? CORRECT ANSWERS: Paget disease Which of these is not associated with an UMNL? A. muscle weakness B. spasticity C. hyporeflexia D. Hoffmann sign CORRECT ANSWERS: C