Low Back Pain. Question perfectly done 2023/2024.

A 13-year-old female complains of a gradually worsening low back pain. She also has lower right quadrant pain to palpation. This type of back pain is known as:answersReferred You have been called to the scene of a patient who had a sudden onset of non-traumatic low back pain. He should be transported:answersIn a position of comfort A common cause of back pain in pediatric patients is:answersHeavy backpacks Assessment of a patient's pain is aided by the use of which mnemonic?answersOPQRST The cause of back pain for 85% of sufferers is:answersIdiopathic Which of the following statements about back pain is accurate?answersConventional and alternative medicine treatments are equally effective A male patient calls for ambulance transport after a sudden onset of low back pain. Which of the following questions can best help determine if his pain is life threatening or non-life threatening?answersDo you have any chest pain or shortness of breath? If you experience a back injury on the job, your best action is to:answersReport the injury to your supervisor as soon as possible A patient falls from a 15-foot (4.6 m) ladder and lands on her feet. She immediately begins feeling throbbing and sharp pain in both heels. Based on the mechanism of injury, which additional injury is most likely?answersLumbar spine injury When encountering a patient with non-traumatic low back pain, what should be considered your most valuable assessment component?answersHistory The primary function of the intervertebral disks is:answersShock absorption Which of the following conditions is most likely to be a life threatening medical emergency?answersCauda equina syndrome A common cause of low back pain is impingement or inflammation of the:answersNerve roots The movement of the flat surface of one vertebra against another is made possible by the intervertebral disks and:answersSynovial fluid The largest nerves in the body are the:answersSciatic nerves The most reliable indicator of the existence and intensity of pain is the:answersPatient's self-report How many pairs of spinal nerves exit the spinal cord?answers31 You have been called for a patient that is experiencing back pain that came on suddenly this afternoon. Your primary goal is to:answersDetermine if the pain is life threatening or non-life threatening Which portions of the spine make up the low back?answersLumbar and sacral You have responded to the scene of a patient that fell from the roof while cleaning the gutters. He complains of low back pain, but has no other apparent injuries. He should be transported:answersIn full cervical and spinal immobilization A pain assessment helps to:answersEstablish a baseline to judge effectiveness of treatments Every time you see your Great Aunt Laura, she is shorter than the last time you saw her. This is most likely due to:answersDegeneration and thinning of her intervertebral disks Which of the following is most likely to be a risk factor for low back pain?answersObesity The condition where the openings in the spinal bones narrow is referred to as:answersStenosis