CHIROPRACTIC ASSISTANT EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH ACTUAL SOLUTIONS TO PASS!!
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.
WITH ACTUAL SOLUTIONS TO PASS!!
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.
