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Multiple Choice Test 1. Why are injections used for clients after a car accident? A) To diagnose injuries B) To provide immediate surgery C) To relieve pain and reduce inflammation D) To prevent future accidents Correct Answer: C) To relieve pain and reduce inflammation Explanation: Injections are u...

Multiple Choice Test 1. Why are injections used for clients after a car accident? A) To diagnose injuries B) To provide immediate surgery C) To relieve pain and reduce inflammation D) To prevent future accidents Correct Answer: C) To relieve pain and reduce inflammation Explanation: Injections are used to help relieve pain and reduce inflammation, especially when other treatments are not sufficient. 2. When are injections typically recommended for clients? A) After successful chiropractic care B) When physical therapy and chiropractic care aren't enough C) As a substitute for imaging D) To treat minor injuries Correct Answer: B) When physical therapy and chiropractic care aren't enough Explanation: Injections are recommended when other treatments, like physical therapy or chiropractic care, are not enough to manage ongoing pain. 3. What type of injection is most commonly used to reduce inflammation? A) Nerve block injections B) Corticosteroid injections C) MRI injections D) Physical therapy injections Correct Answer: B) Corticosteroid injections Explanation: Corticosteroid injections are the most common type used to reduce inflammation in a specific area. 4. What is the purpose of nerve block injections? A) To increase joint mobility B) To block pain signals from specific nerves C) To reduce bone fractures D) To treat muscle spasms Correct Answer: B) To block pain signals from specific nerves Explanation: Nerve block injections are used to block pain signals from specific nerves, providing relief to clients with severe pain. 5. Where is a cervical spine injection given? A) Lower back B) Neck C) Upper back D) Shoulder Correct Answer: B) Neck Explanation: A cervical spine injection is given in the neck area, especially to help with neck pain like that from whiplash. 6. What area does a thoracic spine injection target? A) Neck B) Lower back C) Upper back D) Legs Correct Answer: C) Upper back Explanation: A thoracic spine injection is used to relieve pain in the upper back. 7. What area does a lumbar spine injection target? A) Neck B) Upper back C) Lower back D) Arms Correct Answer: C) Lower back Explanation: A lumbar spine injection is given in the lower back to help relieve pain, which may also affect the legs. 8. What kind of pain can lumbar spine injections help alleviate? A) Headaches B) Arm pain C) Leg pain D) Neck pain Correct Answer: C) Leg pain Explanation: Lumbar spine injections help relieve lower back pain that may radiate to the legs. 9. Which of the following is true about the effect of injections? A) They cure pain permanently B) They help clients feel better temporarily and continue other treatments C) They are only used for minor pain D) They replace all other treatments Correct Answer: B) They help clients feel better temporarily and continue other treatments Explanation: Injections are used to manage pain, allowing clients to feel better and continue with other forms of treatment. 10. What type of injection would be most appropriate for severe neck pain following a whiplash injury? A) Nerve block injection in the lumbar spine B) Corticosteroid injection in the cervical spine C) Physical therapy injection D) MRI-guided injection Correct Answer: B) Corticosteroid injection in the cervical spine Explanation: A corticosteroid injection in the cervical spine can help reduce inflammation and relieve neck pain caused by whiplash.