Chiropractic Full Spine Practice Test

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• What is the standard set of radiographic views for a comprehensive spine assessment?
• Which safety practice minimizes adverse events during spinal manipulation?
• What is the activator method and when is it used?
• Name two tests for cervical radiculopathy and describe what a positive result suggests.
• Which listing produces medial SI edema?
• Which tests are classic examples of neural tension testing used to assess neural tissue mobility?
• Which finding is NOT typical of myelopathy and would prompt alternative consideration?
• The first phase of compound correction addresses which component?
• How would you approach a patient presenting with suspected radiculopathy due to a lumbar disc herniation who also has progressive neuro deficits?
• Which listing uses medial PSIS contact?
• Which listing is associated with raising the femur head on radiographs after correction?
• How is leg length discrepancy evaluated clinically and why is it important in spinal care?
• What is the typical recommended follow-up interval for acute mechanical low back pain treated with chiropractic care?
• In evaluating for sacral insufficiency fracture in an elderly patient with acute back pain, which imaging modality is commonly helpful when plain X-ray is unrevealing?
• Which listing is associated with a short leg?
• Which description describes the sacral line of drive for sacral P-L/P-R includes an anterior-posterior component and medial-lateral through the joint plane?
• Torque is delivered from SCP toward which direction?
• Which listing uses lateral PSIS SCP?
• Which listing is associated with a long leg?
• Sacral SCP is located:
• What are the four primary components of an intervertebral motion segment and their roles in stability?
• If sacral posterior rotation exceeds 6 mm on the same AS side, the leg check will appear:
• The LOD is P-A, S-I and L-R with right pisiform contact. Which listing is present?
• What does MRI provide in evaluating radicular symptoms and suspected nerve root compression?
• If the AS correction is applied, what is the sign of the femur height change?
• Torque is used to correct which component?
• The LOD is P-A, I-S only. What listing does this indicate?
• If two independent corrections each raise femur height, the total increase is:
• Which statement best supports a clinical diagnosis of spinal stenosis when correlating imaging?
• Which statement best reflects when a red-flag would prompt referral rather than chiropractic management?
• Cauda equina syndrome requires urgent action because?
• Name two red flags specific to the thoracic spine that require prompt evaluation.
• When should sacrum be used instead of ilium?
• Neural mobilization in chiropractic management aims to?
• Which imaging statement best confirms spinal stenosis?
• Which listing produces inferior SI edema?
• Facet tropism is best described as what?
• Right-to-left torque produces which rotation?
• Which listing uses inferior medial PSIS SCP?
• A toe-in presentation is most associated with which listing?
• Which statement best describes the degenerative spondylolisthesis?
• If the torque direction moves toward the midline from left to right, the torque is:
• Sacral SCP for P-L or P-R is located:
• Compound correction addresses which pair of components?
• Which factor is directly linked to SI fixation?
• Which listing uses Inferior PSIS as a contact point?
• What is the standard radiographic view to assess global spinal alignment?
• Which listing uses the acetabular ridge as its contact point?
• If PI increases by 4 mm, what is the expected direction of femur height change?
• Which listing produces superior SI edema?
• If the sacral base appears wider on the right, which rotation is indicated?
• Which statement correctly differentiates isthmic spondylolisthesis from degenerative spondylolisthesis on imaging?
• AS correction changes femur height by?
• Sacral listing P-L indicates posterior rotation on which side?
• Which examination finding best indicates myelopathy?
• Measured deficiency multiplier equals which value?
• The doctor contacts the inferior PSIS during a pull move. What is the MOST likely listing?
• The sacral SCP is located at which position?
• Which listing raises femur head on x-ray after correction?
• If PI raises femur 4 mm and EX raises femur 2 mm, net change is:
• Which imaging modality is most sensitive for detecting soft-tissue nerve root compression in suspected radiculopathy?
• Sacral LOD is:
• Which statement best describes the normal sagittal plane curvatures of the adult spine by region?
• If edema is felt in the superior portion of the SI joint, what listing is suggested?
• The LOD is P-A, M-L only. What listing does this indicate?
• Which statement best reflects imaging guidelines for acute low back pain without red flags?
• The combined effect of PI increasing femur height by 4 mm and EX increasing by 2 mm is a rise of:
• Chronic ASIN produces which condition?
• In the described framework, which component is addressed in the second phase?
• A leg with external foot flare indicates which listing?
• Which is an indication for traction therapy?
• The listing with line of drive P-A, M-L is which listing?
• Which listing most commonly produces a long leg?
• How does smoking affect spinal health and healing?
• In these assessments, what is the primary anatomic site implicated in spondylolisthesis?
• Torque for sacral listings is:
• Which of the following is NOT a sacral LOD option?
• Which structure is contacted for ALL PI listings?
• What is the primary purpose of standing full-spine radiographs?
• A restriction is described as P-A with S-I only; which listing is most likely?
• What does a positive Shoulder Abduction (Bakody) test indicate in cervical radiculopathy assessment?
• Chronic compensation from PIEX is most likely to produce which spinal change?
• Isthmic spondylolisthesis is most commonly seen in which patient population?
• The listing with line of drive P-A, S-I is which listing?
• Edema at the superior portion of the SI joint corresponds to which listing?
• Which history feature is most consistent with inflammatory back pain?
• Which are typical red-flag indicators that would prompt referral rather than management by chiropractic alone?
• If the torque direction moves toward the midline from right to left, the torque is:
• If the restriction is P-A with L-M only, which listing is most likely?
• On which radiographic view is the Cobb angle measured for scoliosis assessment?
• Primary cause of spondylolisthesis?
• Which listing lowers femur head on x-ray after correction?
• Chronic PIEX compensation produces which spinal change?
• What is muscle energy technique (MET) and its purpose in chiropractic care?
• The LOD for IN is which of the following?
• If 10 mm of AS is corrected, femur height changes by:
• Which listing utilizes inferior lateral PSIS contact?
• For sacral P-L/P-R, which description best matches its line of drive?
• Which statement about neural mobilization is accurate?
• Which condition most strongly suggests BP sacrum?
• Which muscles are considered deep stabilizers targeted in core stabilization for spinal rehab?
• Which is a contraindication to spinal traction?
• Left → Right torque equals:
• Which finding is most consistent with radiculopathy presenting at a single nerve root?
• What is the neutral zone in spinal biomechanics and why is it clinically relevant?
• Which listing NEVER receives a push when alone?
• The AS listing is associated with which contact region?
• Which of the following is NOT a red flag that would typically warrant urgent evaluation for spine pain?
• Which of the following best describes the effect of coughing or sneezing on radicular pain due to disc herniation?
• ALL PI listings contact which structure?
• Which statement correctly defines closed-pack and loose-pack joint positions and their relevance to adjustments?
• How do radiculopathy and peripheral polyneuropathy differ in clinical presentation?
• Which structure is contacted for all PI listings?
• AS subluxation leg length?
• Life University Full Spine technique classification is?
• What is the primary rationale for using the activator method in chiropractic care?
• Describe the Kemp test and what it assesses.
• PIIN listing uses which PSIS SCP location?
• Which listing is associated with contact on the iliac crest?
• What is the net effect on femur height when PI raises femur 4 mm and EX raises femur 2 mm?
• All AS listings are contacted on which structure?
• How does leg length discrepancy contribute to spinal pain and how is it assessed clinically?
• Which factor MOST directly causes SI fixation?
• What is the typical clinical presentation of lumbar disc herniation with radiculopathy?
• What is the role of the paraspinal muscles in spinal stability?
• If 10 mm of PI is corrected, femur height changes by:
• What is a key component of core stabilization progression?
• All PI listings are contacted on which structure?
• A toe-out presentation is most associated with which listing?
• BP sacrum LOD is:
• If the restriction is P-A with M-L only, which listing is most likely?
• What is the recommended approach to assessing thoracic spine motion clinically?
• BP sacrum correction attempts to:
• Right → Left torque equals:
• Which listing most commonly produces a short leg?
• A leg with internal foot flare indicates which listing?
• During correction of a BP sacrum, which maneuver is used?
• Why is integration into functional tasks emphasized in core stabilization?
• Which of the following is a core stabilization principle in the rehabilitation of spinal pain?
• Which listing is associated with acetabular ridge contact?
• What is neural tension testing and what does a positive result indicate?
• PI subluxation leg length?
• A wide gluteal fold indicates which listing?
• Which listing uses medial PSIS SCP?
• Which statement correctly describes the PI listing's line of drive?
• Which statement best describes the line of drive for sacral misalignments P-L/P-R?
• Which combination of techniques is commonly used to address thoracic spine hypomobility?
• The listing with line of drive P-A, I-S is which listing?
• If edema is felt in the inferior portion of the SI joint, what listing is suggested?
• Isthmic spondylolisthesis is most specifically due to which pathology?
• What is the difference between a dermatomal pattern and a myotomal pattern of symptoms?
• Which statement is consistent with the data?
• The LOD for AS is which of the following?
• What is the typical time frame for improvement in acute mechanical back pain with conservative care?
• Which statement is true about leg-length effects of PI and AS subluxations?
• A listing is indicated when the restriction is P-A with I-S only; which listing is most likely?
• The LOD for PI is which of the following?
• What is the observed femur height change when 10 mm AS is corrected?
• The LOD is P-A, L-M only. What listing does this indicate?
• PI correction changes femur height by?
• Which factor most directly causes SI fixation?
• Describe the Straight Leg Raise test and what a positive result indicates.
• The second phase of compound correction addresses which component?
• The LOD of a push is P-A, I-S, and L-R. Which listing does this represent?
• During a pull move, contacting the inferior medial PSIS indicates which listing?
• Which listing uses inferior lateral PSIS SCP?
• List three clinical tests used to assess sacroiliac joint dysfunction.
• What does ALARA stand for in spine imaging and why is it important?
• Which combination of corrections would yield the greatest femur height increase in the provided dataset?
• Which listing produces anterior SI edema?
• Which finding would prompt using the sacrum rather than the ilium?
• Why might additional views be ordered beyond standing full-spine AP and lateral views?
• In managing acute low back pain, follow-up frequency is typically determined by what factor?
• What are absolute contraindications to manual cervical manipulation?
• Which regions of the adult spine develop lordosis?
• Which safety practice should be used to minimize adverse events during spinal manipulation?
• Which statement best describes the impact of leg length discrepancy on spinal alignment and how it is clinically assessed?
• Which are essential components of informed consent for chiropractic treatment?
• Which structure is contacted for ALL AS listings?
• Which type of back pain tends to improve with activity and worsen with rest, often presenting at a younger age?
• What physically causes SI fixation?
• The Straight Leg Raise test is commonly associated with tension of which nerve roots?
• A wide gluteal fold is most consistent with which listing?
• Define the Cobb angle and explain its use in scoliosis assessment.
• How can you distinguish facet-mediated back pain from discogenic pain clinically?
• BP sacrum is associated with which condition?
• The LOD is P-A, S-I only. What listing does this indicate?
• How would you differentiate a hypermobile spinal segment from a hypomobile one clinically?
• What does a positive Spurling's test indicate?
• If PI correction is applied, what is the approximate magnitude of femur height change based on the data?
• Which torque direction from right to left yields a clockwise rotation?
• A narrow gluteal fold indicates which listing?
• If edema is located in the middle third of the SI joint, which listing is suggested?
• MRI is used to identify which conditions in radicular symptoms?