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What does the SpPIN stand for in the context of physical assessment?
What does the SpPIN stand for in the context of physical assessment?
- Sensitivity negative rule OUT
- Sociometer positive presence IN
- Specificity positive rule IN (correct)
- Scoliosis potential predictor
Which body part should be observed from top to bottom during the standing observation in a physical assessment?
Which body part should be observed from top to bottom during the standing observation in a physical assessment?
- Head to feet
- Pelvis to neck
- Feet to head (correct)
- Trunk to shoulders
What is the typical screening method for structural scoliosis mentioned in the text?
What is the typical screening method for structural scoliosis mentioned in the text?
- Hamstring flexibility test
- Shoulder rotation test
- Knee extension test
- Adams forward flexion test (correct)
Which term describes a lateral shift without a rotational component in a physical assessment context?
Which term describes a lateral shift without a rotational component in a physical assessment context?
What percentage of mobility reduction is expected with age according to the text?
What percentage of mobility reduction is expected with age according to the text?
Which factor constraints movements of the lumbar spine according to the provided information?
Which factor constraints movements of the lumbar spine according to the provided information?
Why might you assess flexion/extension in sitting?
Why might you assess flexion/extension in sitting?
When would it be useful to measure lumbar rotation in standing?
When would it be useful to measure lumbar rotation in standing?
What are the normative values for lumbar flexion?
What are the normative values for lumbar flexion?
Which test is a reliable source for flexion and extension of the lumbar spine?
Which test is a reliable source for flexion and extension of the lumbar spine?
What is the purpose of passive accessory intervertebral movement (PAIVM)?
What is the purpose of passive accessory intervertebral movement (PAIVM)?
Which tool is used for measuring lateral flexion according to the text?
Which tool is used for measuring lateral flexion according to the text?
