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What is the acronym used to remember the components of the clinical encounter when assessing orthopedic conditions?
What is the acronym used to remember the components of the clinical encounter when assessing orthopedic conditions?
When assessing the history of a patient's orthopedic condition, what aspect should be considered in terms of severity?
When assessing the history of a patient's orthopedic condition, what aspect should be considered in terms of severity?
What aspect should be observed during the inspection phase of assessing orthopedic conditions?
What aspect should be observed during the inspection phase of assessing orthopedic conditions?
What are the areas covered in the palpation phase when assessing orthopedic conditions?
What are the areas covered in the palpation phase when assessing orthopedic conditions?
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What is assessed during the motion phase of evaluating orthopedic conditions?
What is assessed during the motion phase of evaluating orthopedic conditions?
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Which components are covered in the neurovascular screening when evaluating orthopedic conditions?
Which components are covered in the neurovascular screening when evaluating orthopedic conditions?
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What is considered during the assessment of referred pain in orthopedic conditions?
What is considered during the assessment of referred pain in orthopedic conditions?
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During the special tests phase of evaluating orthopedic conditions, what should be kept in mind regarding nerve referral pathways?
During the special tests phase of evaluating orthopedic conditions, what should be kept in mind regarding nerve referral pathways?
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What does AROM stand for in the context of motion assessment for orthopedic conditions?
What does AROM stand for in the context of motion assessment for orthopedic conditions?
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Which of the following is a common symptom of cervical degenerative joint disease?
Which of the following is a common symptom of cervical degenerative joint disease?
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During the neurological testing for dermatomes, which spinal level is associated with resistance to shoulder elevation?
During the neurological testing for dermatomes, which spinal level is associated with resistance to shoulder elevation?
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What is the spinal level associated with resisted action for hip extension and ankle plantar flexion in the lower limbs myotomes?
What is the spinal level associated with resisted action for hip extension and ankle plantar flexion in the lower limbs myotomes?
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Which test results in local pain with compression and is positive for cervical radiculopathy?
Which test results in local pain with compression and is positive for cervical radiculopathy?
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What is a characteristic of neurological findings associated with cervical radiculopathy?
What is a characteristic of neurological findings associated with cervical radiculopathy?
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Which spinal level is associated with reflex testing at the biceps tendon?
Which spinal level is associated with reflex testing at the biceps tendon?
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What is a common differential diagnosis for cervical degenerative joint disease?
What is a common differential diagnosis for cervical degenerative joint disease?
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Which action is associated with the resisted action at the spinal level C8 in the upper limbs myotomes?
Which action is associated with the resisted action at the spinal level C8 in the upper limbs myotomes?
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What is a common history reported by patients with cervical radiculopathy?
What is a common history reported by patients with cervical radiculopathy?
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What is a likely physical finding associated with cervical degenerative joint disease?
What is a likely physical finding associated with cervical degenerative joint disease?
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Which ligament weakens or ruptures in rheumatoid arthritis?
Which ligament weakens or ruptures in rheumatoid arthritis?
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What is the principle motion of the Atlanto-occipital joints (C0-C1)?
What is the principle motion of the Atlanto-occipital joints (C0-C1)?
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What is the main supporting ligament of the Atlanto-axial joints (C1-C2)?
What is the main supporting ligament of the Atlanto-axial joints (C1-C2)?
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Which muscle is involved in torticollis and may show discrepancies in size or tone when damaged?
Which muscle is involved in torticollis and may show discrepancies in size or tone when damaged?
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What type of movement does the trapezius muscle perform?
What type of movement does the trapezius muscle perform?
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What muscle originates from the upper cervical TVP's and inserts into the superior angle of the scapulae?
What muscle originates from the upper cervical TVP's and inserts into the superior angle of the scapulae?
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What action is performed by the scalene muscles?
What action is performed by the scalene muscles?
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What is the range of flexion for the cervical spine?
What is the range of flexion for the cervical spine?
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What movement can be achieved by bringing the chin to the chest?
What movement can be achieved by bringing the chin to the chest?
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What is the primary observation related to cervical radiculopathy?
What is the primary observation related to cervical radiculopathy?
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Which physical test is used for cervical radiculopathy that results in DECREASED radicular symptoms?
Which physical test is used for cervical radiculopathy that results in DECREASED radicular symptoms?
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What is the most likely diagnosis when a patient presents with jaw or facial pain, limited jaw opening, and clicking or popping of TMJ?
What is the most likely diagnosis when a patient presents with jaw or facial pain, limited jaw opening, and clicking or popping of TMJ?
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Which disorder involves small calcified otolith moving around loose in the inner ear, leading to symptoms such as spinning sensation (vertigo) and nausea/vomiting?
Which disorder involves small calcified otolith moving around loose in the inner ear, leading to symptoms such as spinning sensation (vertigo) and nausea/vomiting?
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What type of injury to the neck results from sudden acceleration or deceleration and can lead to symptoms like neck pain, soreness, stiffness, fatigue, and nausea?
What type of injury to the neck results from sudden acceleration or deceleration and can lead to symptoms like neck pain, soreness, stiffness, fatigue, and nausea?
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Which test is used to diagnose Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) by observing nystagmus?
Which test is used to diagnose Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) by observing nystagmus?
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Which type of whiplash involves lateral deformation from right to left?
Which type of whiplash involves lateral deformation from right to left?
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What is a common symptom associated with TMJ Syndrome?
What is a common symptom associated with TMJ Syndrome?
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Which condition is characterized by a problem in the inner ear resulting in symptoms like spinning sensation (vertigo) and nausea?
Which condition is characterized by a problem in the inner ear resulting in symptoms like spinning sensation (vertigo) and nausea?
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What is the purpose of the Valsalva Test in cervical spine assessment?
What is the purpose of the Valsalva Test in cervical spine assessment?
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What is the primary indication of a positive result in the Chvostek’s Test during cervical spine assessment?
What is the primary indication of a positive result in the Chvostek’s Test during cervical spine assessment?
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Which test is used to diagnose Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) by observing nystagmus?
Which test is used to diagnose Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) by observing nystagmus?
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What is the main indication of a positive result in the Shoulder Depression Test during cervical spine assessment?
What is the main indication of a positive result in the Shoulder Depression Test during cervical spine assessment?
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What does a positive response in the Brachial Stretch Tests/Upper Limb Tension Tests (ULTT) indicate when assessing cervical spine conditions?
What does a positive response in the Brachial Stretch Tests/Upper Limb Tension Tests (ULTT) indicate when assessing cervical spine conditions?
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What does the '360 Degrees around the joint' palpation in orthopedic assessment primarily aim to assess?
What does the '360 Degrees around the joint' palpation in orthopedic assessment primarily aim to assess?
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In the context of orthopedic assessment, what is the purpose of the neurovascular screen?
In the context of orthopedic assessment, what is the purpose of the neurovascular screen?
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What is the main focus of the special tests phase in orthopedic assessment?
What is the main focus of the special tests phase in orthopedic assessment?
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What do AROM, PROM, and RROM stand for in the context of motion assessment for orthopedic conditions?
What do AROM, PROM, and RROM stand for in the context of motion assessment for orthopedic conditions?
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During the inspection phase of orthopedic assessment, what should be observed with regard to footwear?
During the inspection phase of orthopedic assessment, what should be observed with regard to footwear?
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In the ULTT - Median Nerve Dominant test, what is the purpose of abducting the shoulder to 90 degrees while maintaining shoulder depression?
In the ULTT - Median Nerve Dominant test, what is the purpose of abducting the shoulder to 90 degrees while maintaining shoulder depression?
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In the ULTT - Radial Nerve Dominant test, what is the action performed by the examiner's right hand?
In the ULTT - Radial Nerve Dominant test, what is the action performed by the examiner's right hand?
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What is the reason behind holding the patient's superior right shoulder against the table in the ULTT - Ulnar Nerve Dominant test?
What is the reason behind holding the patient's superior right shoulder against the table in the ULTT - Ulnar Nerve Dominant test?
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During an OHIPMNRS assessment, what does a positive finding for ULTT - Median Nerve Dominant test indicate?
During an OHIPMNRS assessment, what does a positive finding for ULTT - Median Nerve Dominant test indicate?
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In the context of J.D's symptoms, which special test from today's practical session would be most relevant to perform?
In the context of J.D's symptoms, which special test from today's practical session would be most relevant to perform?
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