Chiropractic Assistant

Front 1

The science of ____ is concerned with the structure of the human body.

Back 1

Anatomy

Front 2

The fundamental unit of all living things is ____?

Back 2

Cell

Front 3

Which one of the following is an organ? Skin, kidney, a & b, endocrine system

Back 3

A & B

Front 4

The _____ system is responsible for the absorption of fats, drainage of tissue fluids, and elimination of waste products.

Back 4

Digestive

Front 5

The ____ plane divides the body into right and left halves.

Back 5

Sagittal

Front 6

The armpit is located in the _____ region of the body.

Back 6

Axillary

Front 7

Which of the following is not a function of the integument? Synthesis of vitamin D, thermoregulation, hydroregulation, nutrient absorption

Back 7

Nutrient absorption

Front 8

There are ____ cranial bones in the adult skull.

Back 8

8

Front 9

Which of the following is a normal function of the human skeleton? Mineral storage, protection of underlying tissue, a & b, none of the above

Back 9

A & B

Front 10

Which of the following surface feature represents a bone depression? Fossa, process, facet, condyle

Back 10

Fossa

Front 11

____ are the type of bond cells that break down bone structure during bone building and bone healing processes.

Back 11

Osteoclasts

Front 12

The tissue that covers body surfaces, cavities and ducts is: muscle, epithelial, connective, nervous

Back 12

Epithelial

Front 13

The type of cartilage found in intervertebral discs is..

Back 13

Fibrocartilage

Front 14

The type of joint that is distinguished by having a fluid-filled joint cavity is called a _____ joint.

Back 14

Synovial

Front 15

The movement of the sole of the foot outward or laterally is called..

Back 15

Eversion

Front 16

Contractitility is a general trait of the human muscle. T or F?

Back 16

True

Front 17

Which muscle originates on the sternum and terminates on the mastoid process of the temporal bone?

Back 17

Sternocleiodmastoid

Front 18

Which muscle originates on the sternum and terminates on the mastoid process of the temporal bone?

Back 18

Sternocleiodmastoid

Front 19

The thenar and hypothenar muscles are located...

Back 19

In the hand

Front 20

The ____ nerve conducts impulses from the eyes photoreceptors.

Back 20

Optic

Front 21

The sciatic nerve is the largest in the human body. T or F?

Back 21

True

Front 22

Deoxygenated blood carried in the vena cava empties into the ____ of the heart.

Back 22

Right atrium

Front 23

The ____ serves as a blood reservoir and also houses lymphocytes that are critical to body immunity.

Back 23

Spleen

Front 24

Which of the following is the major nerve of the posterior leg? Femoral, sciatic, tibial, arterial

Back 24

Sciatic

Front 25

The sciatic nerve that runs directly beneath the _____ muscle.

Back 25

Piriforimis

Front 26

The main muscles of hip extension are the glutes. T or F?

Back 26

True

Front 27

The spinal cord ends at the level of the L1 – L2 where it becomes the:

Back 27

Cauda equina

Front 28

Excess body heat can be lost most rapidly through:

Back 28

Evaporation

Front 29

There are ____ vertebra in the lumbar spine of a human skeleton.

Back 29

5

Front 30

The sacrum is a bone located in the ______.

Back 30

Pelvis

Front 31

Scoliosis involves a lateral curvature of the spine with the vertebral rotation. T or F?

Back 31

True

Front 32

Injuries it to the intravertebral discs are common in the thoracic spine. T or F?

Back 32

False

Front 33

Active AIDS/HIV can be readily transmitted via blood to blood contact. T or F?

Back 33

True

Front 34

All the patients who are homosexuals have AIDS/HIV. T or F?

Back 34

False

Front 35

Reddening of the skin is known as ______.

Back 35

Erythema

Front 36

A steroid compound can be driven into the skin by ultrasound by a process called _____.

Back 36

Phonophoresis

Front 37

Phagocytosis means cell eating. T or F?

Back 37

True

Front 38

Which of the following is correct regarding an acute injury? No clear causative mechanism, characterized by rapid onset from a traumatic event, vague symptoms, all of the above.

Back 38

Characterized by rapid onset from a traumatic event.

Front 39

The ____ and spinal cord compose the central nervous system.

Back 39

Brain

Front 40

The first cervical vertebra is referred to as the:

Back 40

Atlas

Front 41

There are 27 pairs of spinal nerves. T or F?

Back 41

False

Front 42

A common fracture in adolescent athletes is often referred to as a _____

Back 42

Greenstick fracture

Front 43

What is the definition of homeostasis?

Back 43

The maintenance of relative constant environment of the body.

Front 44

What does the term "away from the midline of the body" mean?

Back 44

Lateral

Front 45

What is the thoracic cavity separated from the abdominal cavity by?

Back 45

Diaphragm

Front 46

What's another term for fingers?

Back 46

Phalanges

Front 47

What is the amount of time it takes for an electrical stim current to go from 0 to peak amplitude known as?

Back 47

Ramp time

Front 48

Which of the following is not a term used to describe electricity?

Back 48

Excitability

Front 49

Pregnancy should be considered a contraindication to electrical stimulation. T or F?

Back 49

True

Front 50

What are contradictions to electrical stimulation?

Back 50

Application over a cancerous lesion, over an area of thrombophlebitis, over an implanted pacemaker.

Front 51

Triphasic is a basic current waveform used with electrical stimulation. T or F?

Back 51

False

Front 52

The practitioner may use a two pronged plug adapter to connect an electrical stim device with a three prong plug to a wall outlet. T or F?

Back 52

False

Front 53

The best coupling medium for ultrasound is _______

Back 53

Water

Front 54

What does Ohm's law state?

Back 54

Ohm law states that the delivered energy is related to the amount of resistance encountered.

Front 55

What is the absence of pain or noxious stimulation?

Back 55

Analgesia

Front 56

Pain that lasts longer than 3 months and leads to a long term loss of function is best known as what kind of pain?

Back 56

Chronic

Front 57

Increased tissue temp and erythema are the result of the vasodilation of what?

Back 57

Blood vessels

Front 58

Both radiation and convention are considered physical mechanisms of heat exchange. T or F?

Back 58

True

Front 59

The transformation of a liquid into a gas is known as evaporation. T or F?

Back 59

True

Front 60

Hot packs, heat wraps and warm whirlpool are examples of what kind of therapeutic heat?

Back 60

Superficial

Front 61

Heat loss or gain through direct contact between materials with different temperatures is called what?

Back 61

Conduction

Front 62

Hot packs are one of the most common ways to deliver superficial moist heat to patients. T or F?

Back 62

True

Front 63

"Cryo" literally means cold. T or F?

Back 63

True

Front 64

This modality produces arteriole vasoconstriction.

Back 64

Cryotherapy

Front 65

_______ is an ultrasound technique used to treat an irregular surface that cannot be submerged in water by using a thin air-free plastic bag.

Back 65

Coupling cushion

Front 66

_______ is the electromotive for that pushes current.

Back 66

Voltage

Front 67

Pulse rate refers to the number of times per second that a certain electric flow or pulse is repeated. T or F?

Back 67

True

Front 68

Low frequency currents can either be direct or alternating. T or F?

Back 68

True

Front 69

Anatomy is the study of body structure. T or F?

Back 69

True

Front 70

A tissue is a group of ____ with similar functions.

Back 70

Cells

Front 71

The liver, gallbladder and stomach are part of which system?

Back 71

Digestive system.

Front 72

What would be the best therapy for acute inflammation and edema?

Back 72

Cold

Front 73

A sensory deficit patient should be more monitored the same as any other patient during heat and treatments. T or F?

Back 73

False

Front 74

The local application of superficial heat may decrease inflammatory response when treating an acute injury. T or F?

Back 74

False

Front 75

The local application of superficial heat may decrease inflammatory response when treating an acute injury. T or F?

Back 75

False

Front 76

When using ice massage, the acronym "CBAN" refers to "cold, burning, aching and numbness." T or F?

Back 76

True

Front 77

Knowing the potential adverse effects of a thermal agent is an important consideration when treating a patient. T or F?

Back 77

True

Front 78

With therapeutic ultrasound, the actual sound wave cannot be heard by the patient or the CA. T or F?

Back 78

True

Front 79

Therapeutic ultrasound is almost always applied at these 2 frequencies.

Back 79

1 MHz or 3 MHz

Front 80

In treating a superficial injury with ultrasound, the best parameter selection is _____ MHz.

Back 80

3

Front 81

Heat generated within tissues as a result of therapeutic ultrasound is caused by radioactive materials found in the ultrasound transmitter. T or F?

Back 81

False

Front 82

Which of the following terms refers to pulling or drawing apart bones or spinal segments?

Back 82

Traction

Front 83

Reduction of radicular signs and symptoms, spinal disc protrusions and spinal curvatures are all the goals of what?

Back 83

Traction

Front 84

What is the necessary weight to overcome frictional forces of the lower body?

Back 84

1/4 of patients body weight

Front 85

Paraffin units have a preset temperature range of 125-130 degrees Fahrenheit to allow the paraffin to be applied directly to the skin. T or F?

Back 85

True

Front 86

Hot packs, electrical stim & diathermy units can cause burns to a patient if used improperly and carelessly. T or F?

Back 86

True

Front 87

Shortwave, microwave and ultrasonic diathermy are all classified as high frequency. T or F?

Back 87

True

Front 88

Shortwave diathermy may be applied simultaneously with other forms of electrotherapy. T or F?

Back 88

False

Front 89

Therapeutic ultrasound should not be used over the eye of a patient. T or F?

Back 89

True

Front 90

Moist heat and cold modalities have wavelengths and frequencies that fall in the ______ portion of the electromagnetic spectrum.

Back 90

Infrared

Front 91

The physiologic response to electrical current includes stimulating sensory nerves to help in treating pain. T or F?

Back 91

True

Front 92

Which of the following is not a phase of the healing process?

Back 92

Degeneration phase

Front 93

Which of the following is a common, effective treatment in controlling edema?

Back 93

Compression

Front 94

Which of the following is correct regarding the human endocrine system?

Back 94

It releases hormones that alter metabolic activities

Front 95

What does "articulation" refer to?

Back 95

Joint

Front 96

Which of the following is not part of the axial skeleton? Femur, sternum, mandible, sacrum

Back 96

Femur

Front 97

A ligament running along the side of the knee joint is called what?

Back 97

Collateral

Front 98

What is the central nervous system comprised of?

Back 98

Brain and spinal cord

Front 99

The nerves located outside of the brain and spinal cord comprise the ______ nervous system.

Back 99

Peripheral

Front 100

Where is the mediastinum located?

Back 100

Thoracic cavity

Front 101

Which of the following is not found in urine? Glucose, uric acid, urea, creatinine

Back 101

Glucose

Front 102

Which of the following is not a function of the nervous system? Sensory, integrative, nourishment, motor

Back 102

Nourishment

Front 103

Regulating body temperature is a function of the human skin. T or F?

Back 103

True

Front 104

The body's normal response to injury is a sequence of events known as what?

Back 104

Inflammation

Front 105

What is the term called, defined as "toward the back or rear"?

Back 105

Posterior

Front 106

What is the term called, defined as "toward the back or rear"?

Back 106

Posterior

Front 107

Both chiropractors and CA are healthcare providers. T or F?

Back 107

True

Front 108

The study of natural forces to enhance or assist healing is called what?

Back 108

Physiological therapeutics

Front 109

What is myology the study of?

Back 109

Muscles

Front 110

What is cardiology the study of?

Back 110

The heart

Front 111

A disrupted nervous system can have a negative effect on the immune system. T or F?

Back 111

True

Front 112

In the anatomical position, the palms are facing anteriorly. T or F?

Back 112

True

Front 113

What system is the pancreas apart of?

Back 113

Digestive

Front 114

What is the back of the head referred to as?

Back 114

Occipital

Front 115

A cut that divides the body into the right and left halves is called what?

Back 115

Sagittal

Front 116

What is the largest artery in the human body?

Back 116

Aorta

Front 117

How many bones are there in the human body?

Back 117

206

Front 118

What system controls the secretion of hormones?

Back 118

Endocrine

Front 119

Is the spine a rigid, or non-rigid structure?

Back 119

Non-rigid

Front 120

There are 14 thoracic vertebrae. T or F?

Back 120

False

Front 121

Smooth muscle operates under involuntary control? T or F?

Back 121

True

Front 122

How many chambers are there in the human heart?

Back 122

4

Front 123

Over stretching, pulling or tearing a ligament of a joint is called what?

Back 123

Sprain

Front 124

What nerve is vital to vision?

Back 124

Optic

Front 125

A _____ is a rupture of human bone.

Back 125

Fracture

Front 126

What is the type of traction involving placing the patient on their side with a pillow roll underneath, allowing the spine to straighten.

Back 126

Positional

Front 127

If a patient complains of a strong "itchy" sensation after vibration with a G-5 device, this is most likely due to:

Back 127

Overstimulation of cutaneous nerves

Front 128

Sine waves of constant amplitude but of slightly different frequencies from 2 sources best describes interferential current. T or F?

Back 128

True

Front 129

What is the carrier frequency for Russian stimulation?

Back 129

2500 Hz

Front 130

Which frequency is best for treating acute lumbar disc syndrome?

Back 130

80-120 Hz

Front 131

Which frequency is best for treating chronic cervical spine pain?

Back 131

1-15 Hz

Front 132

Frequency of electrical current may be expressed in Hertz (Hz), pulses per second (pps) or cycles per second (cps). T or F?

Back 132

True

Front 133

Which electrical generator requires a dispersal pad? AC, DC, T.E.N.S, IFC

Back 133

DC

Front 134

Which of the following would not be considered a general physiologic effect of electrical muscle stimulation? Decreased blood flow, reduced edema, relaxed muscle spasm, recruitment of muscle fibers

Back 134

Decreased blood flow

Front 135

Heat is transferred DEEP into the body by what?

Back 135

Conversion

Front 136

Short wave diathermy is best used for what?

Back 136

Sub-acute and chronic conditions

Front 137

Paraffin bath may be applied over an open wound or lesion. T or F?

Back 137

False

Front 138

The intensity of a UV lamp will increase or decrease the closer it is placed to the treatment area. Increase or decrease?

Back 138

Increase

Front 139

The intensity of radiation is always greatest at right angles to the treatment area. T or F?

Back 139

True

Front 140

Which of the following is a positively charged particle? Neutron, proton, electron, nucleus

Back 140

Proton

Front 141

An electron is a negatively charged particle. T or F?

Back 141

True

Front 142

Resistance is measured in ______.

Back 142

Ohms

Front 143

Volts are a measurement of what?

Back 143

Electromotive force

Front 144

Which of these modalities carries the greatest risk for burning a patient? Low volt current, high volt DC current, IF current, terminal current

Back 144

Low volt current

Front 145

Hot moist packs are an example of conduction. T or F?

Back 145

True

Front 146

Current is defined as the flow of what?

Back 146

Electrons

Front 147

Which of the following is NOT a method of cooling? Convection, ultrasound, evaporation, conduction

Back 147

Ultrasound

Front 148

The first phase of a soft tissue injury usually lasts how long?

Back 148

0-72 hours

Front 149

When applying hot packs, how many layers of toweling should be used?

Back 149

6-8

Front 150

A nociceptor is another name for a sensory receptor for pain. T or F?

Back 150

True

Front 151

Which of the following is true regarding T.E.N.S? It is used to reduce edema or it provides sensory stim only

Back 151

It provides sensory stim only

Front 152

T.E.N.S is primarily used to help heal bone fractures. T or F?

Back 152

False

Front 153

Hubbard tanks should be cleaned and sterilized how often?

Back 153

After each patient use

Front 154

When using continuous ultrasound, the applicator head should be:

Back 154

Constantly moved over the treatment area

Front 155

The term pain threshold refers to the ______ stimulus that will excite the sensation of pain.

Back 155

Lowest

Front 156

Tx for intermittent traction is normally between ________.

Back 156

15-30 minutes

Front 157

The primary purpose of combining ultrasound and electrical muscle stimulation is for what?

Back 157

Decrease in skin resistance and penetration

Front 158

In which of the following should electrical stimulation not be used? Over a pacemaker, over a pregnant uterus, over at the cranium, all of the above

Back 158

All of the above

Front 159

High volt stimulation is best used for what?

Back 159

Pain control

Front 160

Burns during electrotherapy are usually caused by what?

Back 160

Amperage

Front 161

Which of the following is an absolute contraindication when using shortwave diathermy? Metal table, arthritis, bronchitis, woolen underwear

Back 161

Metal table

Front 162

Which of the following is an absolute contraindication when using shortwave diathermy? Metal table, arthritis, bronchitis, woolen underwear

Back 162

Metal table

Front 163

Which of the following tissues would conduct electricity the best? Bone, skin, muscle, fat

Back 163

Muscle

Front 164

Which of the following is an absolute contraindication when using shortwave diathermy? Metal table, arthritis, bronchitis, woolen underwear

Back 164

Metal table

Front 165

Which of the following tissues would conduct electricity the best? Bone, skin, muscle, fat

Back 165

Muscle

Front 166

What is a hematoma?

Back 166

A blood clot

Front 167

Who is the founder of modern chiropractic?

Back 167

Dr. D. D. Palmer

Front 168

What year was chiropractic discovered?

Back 168

1895

Front 169

Cryotherapy decreases inflammation and slows metabolism. True or false?

Back 169

True

Front 170

Which type of exercise does not produce joint motion? isotonic, isometric, isokinetic, isopropyl

Back 170

Isometric

Front 171

The nervous system is lined by which membrane?

Back 171

Meningeal

Front 172

The two major fluid transport systems of the body are what?

Back 172

Cardiovascular and lymphatic

Front 173

The two major fluid transport systems of the body are what?

Back 173

Cardiovascular and lymphatic

Front 174

The partition dividing the heart into a left and right side is the what?

Back 174

Septum

Front 175

Where is the largest collection of lymphatic tissue?

Back 175

Spleen

Front 176

What are red blood cells called?

Back 176

Erythrocytes

Front 177

The large muscle forming the bottom of the thoracic cavity is the diaphragm. True or false?

Back 177

True

Front 178

Submandibular glands are salivary glands. True or false?

Back 178

True

Front 179

Long, microscopic processes moving in a wavelike motion are called cilia. True or false?

Back 179

True

Front 180

Small intestines are attached to posterior abdominal cavity by mesentery tissue. True or false?

Back 180

True

Front 181

The part of the small intestines where most food absorption occurs is called what?

Back 181

Ileum

Front 182

Microscopic filtration plants that filter the blood and form urine are called what?

Back 182

Nephrons

Front 183

What nerve carries impulses from the skin to the central nervous system?

Back 183

Sensory nerves

Front 184

What nerve carries impulses from the skin to the central nervous system?

Back 184

Sensory nerves

Front 185

What conducts impulses away from the cell body of the nerve?

Back 185

Axon

Front 186

Relay stations of the autonomic nervous system are called what?

Back 186

Ganglia

Front 187

The transparent anterior portion of the outer coating of the eye is what?

Back 187

Cornea

Front 188

What part of the eye can be torn by trauma which can cause a patient to complain of partial vision?

Back 188

Retina

Front 189

What part of the eye may be jaundiced due to liver disease?

Back 189

Sclera

Front 190

Vitreous fluid is found where?

Back 190

Posterior cavity

Front 191

What is the hormone that regulates the body's metabolism?

Back 191

Thryoxine

Front 192

What is the endocrine gland that produces stimulating hormones?

Back 192

Pituitary

Front 193

Where is bile created?

Back 193

The liver

Front 194

What is the involuntary wavelike contraction of smooth muscle called?

Back 194

Peristalsis

Front 195

What is the outermost strong fibrous layer of the meninges called?

Back 195

Dura mater

Front 196

How long does soft tissue acute inflammatory stage usually last?

Back 196

0-72 hours

Front 197

What is the term for sudden pain felt at a spot or point along a well localized line?

Back 197

Superficial pain

Front 198

What is the term for naturally produced morphine like substances made by the body?

Back 198

Endorphins

Front 199

What is the mechanism that protect against muscle tearing?

Back 199

Stretch reflex

Front 200

When treating a trigger point with electrical stimulation, which of polarity should be used?

Back 200

negative

Front 201

When using a hot moist pack, how many minutes does it take before maximum heat will reach the patient?

Back 201

5-10 minutes

Front 202

Which of the following are contraindications to using hot moist pack's? Bleeding tendencies, pregnant uterus, malignant tumor, all of the above

Back 202

All of the above

Front 203

Which of the following devices is used to diagnose or treat certain diseases such as athletes foot? Sun lamp, cold quartz lamp, woods lamp, mercury vapor lamp

Back 203

Wood's lamp

Front 204

Which law states that if the distance between the light source and the patient is cut in half, the intensity of the source is quadrupled?

Back 204

Inverse square law

Front 205

What increases visceral circulation?

Back 205

Shortwave diathermy

Front 206

What increases visceral circulation?

Back 206

Shortwave diathermy

Front 207

How many minutes is the normal amount of time to treat shortwave diathermy?

Back 207

10 minutes

Front 208

What increases visceral circulation?

Back 208

Shortwave diathermy

Front 209

How many minutes is the normal amount of time to treat shortwave diathermy?

Back 209

10 minutes

Front 210

The power produced by an ultrasound unit is measured at the sound head in what?

Back 210

Watts

Front 211

The greatest affects of ultrasound occur at the interface between different tissue types. True or false?

Back 211

True

Front 212

The ultrasound frequency best used to treat fibrotic conditions is how many MHz?

Back 212

1

Front 213

When treating small superficial areas with ultrasound such as fingers, it is best to use how many MHz?

Back 213

3

Front 214

Ultrasound treatments normally should not exceed how many minutes per area?

Back 214

4-8

Front 215

How long is the maximum treatment time for ice massage?

Back 215

Five minutes or numbness, whichever comes first

Front 216

The electromotive force that pushes current into the patient is called what?

Back 216

Voltage

Front 217

Chiropractic assistant may dispense nonnarcotic drugs at the direction of the supervising chiropractor. True or false?

Back 217

False

Front 218

Chiropractic assistant may dispense nonnarcotic drugs at the direction of the supervising chiropractor. True or false?

Back 218

False

Front 219

A registered chiropractic assistant with five years or more experience may supervise the duties of a chiropractic assistant trainee. True or false?

Back 219

False

Front 220

Chiropractic assistant may dispense nonnarcotic drugs at the direction of the supervising chiropractor. True or false?

Back 220

False

Front 221

A registered chiropractic assistant with five years or more experience may supervise the duties of a chiropractic assistant trainee. True or false?

Back 221

False

Front 222

Sinusoidal current is a low-voltage, low amperage, and low frequency alternating symmetrical current. True or false?

Back 222

True

Front 223

What kind of current is a continuous, direct, unidirectional, low low-voltage current?

Back 223

Galvanic

Front 224

When using high voltage therapy, what pps setting is needed in order to be used for acute pain modulation?

Back 224

70-120

Front 225

You may use low level laser therapy on a patient if what?

Back 225

If directed by your supervising chiro

Front 226

The maximum amount of weight that may be used in cervical traction is how many pounds?

Back 226

30

Front 227

A patient presents with peripheral artery disease. Which of the following is contraindicated? Ice packs, hot packs, continuous ultrasound, all of the above

Back 227

All of the above

Front 228

Under SOAP notes format, under which abbreviated heading would a patient's range of motion be correctly listed?

Back 228

O

Front 229

A patient in a supine position is lying ________.

Back 229

On his back

Front 230

A CA may work for a fill-in chiropractor who is not certified as a supervising chiropractor. True or false?

Back 230

False

Front 231

Electrical stimulation may be used on patients with pacemakers. True or false?

Back 231

False

Front 232

The acronym RICE refers to resistance in chronic exams. True or false?

Back 232

False

Front 233

A CA may do adjustments. True or false?

Back 233

False

Front 234

You are working at the front desk. The father of a 19 year old female patient calls and asks for detailed info from the patient's record. What do you do?

Back 234

Refuse on the basis of the law and regulations protecting patient privacy.

Front 235

In treating edema, a high volt pulse setting of what should be used?

Back 235

10 pps or less

Front 236

A CA may finish minor adjustments started by a supervising chiro. True or false?

Back 236

False

Front 237

If a board investigator calls for information, what should you do?

Back 237

Respond to the request in a timely manor.

Front 238

The chiropractic board of examiners has no jurisdiction over massage therapists. True or false?

Back 238

False

Front 239

The chiropractic board of examiners also regulates licensed PTs. True or false?

Back 239

False

Front 240

What can a CA do when it comes to X-rays?

Back 240

Develop the film

Front 241

CAs may perform massage therapy on a patient only if:

Back 241

They are also licensed as a massage therapist

Front 242

A CA may sign patient treatment records on behalf of a chiropractor when directed to do so by the doctor. True or false?

Back 242

False

Front 243

A supervising chiropractor must be present in the clinic at all times and be immediately available in the treatment area when a CA is working with patients. True or false?

Back 243

True

Front 244

If the supervising chiropractor has not yet arrived and a patient is scheduled for treatment, the CA should do what?

Back 244

Do nothing until the chiropractor arrives

Front 245

A CA may assist in low level laser therapy: never, when the laser is a non-ablative/non-cutting/non-burning device, when the supervising chiropractor is providing direct supervision, b & c

Back 245

B & C

Front 246

Low volt therapy may not be used on a patient with a pacemaker. True or false?

Back 246

True

Front 247

You're supervising chiropractor that is clearly in violation of the regulations; what should you do?

Back 247

Refuse and advise the doctor that you cannot perform the task under law and regulations and report it to the board if the Dr. persists in ordering you to do it.

Front 248

To qualify as a registered CA you must complete a total of _____ hours of in-service, on the job training of which first ______ hours must be spent observing procedures.

Back 248

520 & 40

Front 249

A CA applicant must be at least 18 years old and a high school graduate. True or false?

Back 249

True

Front 250

When do CAs need to renew their registration?

Back 250

Every 2 years

Front 251

How many hours do CAs need of continuing education to qualify for renewing their registrations?

Back 251

10

Front 252

CAs may take which of the following continuing education courses?

Back 252

Only courses approved by the Board of Chiropractic Examiners

Front 253

A CA may take the height and weight of a patient without direct supervision of a supervising chiro. T or F?

Back 253

True

Front 254

Demonstrating exercise to patients requires ________ of a supervising chiropractor.

Back 254

Direct supervision

Front 255

Hot and cold packs may only be applied under direct supervision. True or false?

Back 255

True

Front 256

A chiropractic assistant license must be:

A. Encased in clear plastic, B. Copied and the copy posted on the wall where the CA practices, C. Conspicuously posted on the wall where the CA practices or D. Framed in plastic or wood

Back 256

C. Conspicuously posted on the wall where CA practices

Front 257

Low volt electrotherapy is defined as using less than how ma y colts with an average current of 1-30 ma?

Back 257

150

Front 258

A person may practice as a CA without a registration when?

Back 258

Never

Front 259

When can a CA diagnose patients symptoms?

Back 259

Never

Front 260

A CAA must maintain a current mailing address, or else how much of will they be penalized?

Back 260

$200

Front 261

A CA applicant must take a total of how many hours of jurisprudence?

Back 261

3

Front 262

A CA applicant must successfully complete all classroom hours, in-service training and the board examination within how many years of application?

Back 262

1 year

Front 263

By regulation, CPR level required for CEAs is what level?

Back 263

Healthcare provider level

Front 264

You're supervising chiropractor must leave the office for him. He tells you to keep working on patients until he returns in 45 minutes. Under the regulations, the doctor:

Back 264

May not leave the building and allow you to keep working

Front 265

Dr. Jones, you're supervising chiropractor must leave the office. Dr. Smith, his partner, is also a supervising chiropractor. Dr. Jones wants you to keep working with patients. Under the regulations:

Back 265

Dr. Jones may leave the building if he puts Dr. Smith in charge of you as the CA under his direction as the supervising chiropractor

Front 266

You are a registered chiropractic assistant. It is 9 AM and you are behind the front desk. Dr. Jones, you're supervising chiropractor calls in and tells you he will not be in until 10 AM. If patients are scheduled for 9:15 AM you may do which of the following at Dr. Jones request?

Back 266

Check the patients in at the front desk

Front 267

You are a registered chiropractic assistant. It is 9 AM and you are seated behind the front desk. Dr. Avery, your supervising chiropractor calls in late and won't be in until 10 AM. If patients start arriving, you may do which of the following request?

Back 267

Taking routine patient information and height and weight

Front 268

Placing the electrodes farther apart in interferential therapy causes the depth of the penetration to decrease or increase?

Back 268

Increase

Front 269

If a dark-skinned female patients in an Asian dress arrives for an appointment, it is a safe assumption that she will not be able to speak good English. True or false?

Back 269

False

Front 270

Mrs. Johnson brings in for 15 year old daughter for an adjustment. You are told by her that she must leave the office for about 30 minutes to pick up her son at daycare. Your response should be what?

Back 270

Sorry, but a parent or guardian must be present during treatment.

Front 271

Mr. Florence, comes in for treatment. He also brings his 15-year-old son for treatment. It is permissible to file all paperwork for both patients in Mr. Florence's file instead of setting up a separate file for the minor son. True or false?

Back 271

False

Front 272

Maryland regulations require that patient records must be kept for how long?

Back 272

5 years

Front 273

Which of the following would be approved methods for destroying old patient records?

Back 273

Shredding them in a mechanical shredder

Front 274

You are taking telephone appointments. Mrs. Davis calls for an appointment and advises you that she has active AIDS/HIV. What should you do?

Back 274

Set the appointment and discreetly notify your doctor of the issue

Front 275

You receive your CA registration and develop a severe addiction to be beer. This affects your ability to practice. Which of the following should you do?

Back 275

Voluntarily report the issue to your doctor and the board under its rehab program

Front 276

If a foreign born patient has very limited ability to speak English, and you are taking their appointment for treatment what is the best action?

Back 276

Patiently ask them if they have a friend or family member who might help translate for them

Front 277

You see a fellow CA smoking marijuana in his car during his lunch break. When he returns from lunch, he smells of marijuana, his eyes are glassy and he is giddy. What is your best course of action?

Back 277

Report the matter immediately to your supervising chiropractor

Front 278

You work with two other CAs, Jan and Joe. A foreign born patient arrives. The patient speaks very poor English and is difficult to understand. After Joe escorts the patient to the treatment room, he starts joking about the patients accent with Jan. You overhear their laughter and joking. What should you do?

Back 278

Report it to the supervising chiropractor- it is unprofessional behavior

Front 279

Using a 4-pole IFC technique to electrically control the therapy site is called vectoring or frequency modulation?

Back 279

Vectoring

Front 280

You work as a CA for dr.X. He is very friendly with you and often tells sex jokes. The jokes are funny but you feel a little uncomfortable with the jokes. Which of the following best describes the situation?

Back 280

Inappropriate and unprofessional behavior

Front 281

There us no fee to take the CA exam. True or false?

Back 281

False

Front 282

A supervising chiropractor receives a certificate from the board attesting to his/her supervising status. True or false?

Back 282

True

Front 283

How old must a qualifying CA be to register?

Back 283

18

Front 284

A CA applicant must complete a minimum of how many hours of in-service training with a supervising chiropractor?

Back 284

520

Front 285

CAs are required to satisfactorily complete _____ hours of continuing education every _______ years.

Back 285

10, 2

Front 286

You are directed to give a patient a whirlpool treatment. Under the regulations, this may only be done under direct supervision of a supervising chiropractor. True or false?

Back 286

True

Front 287

You are directed to remove a leg brace from a patient. Under the regulations, this may only be done under direct supervision of a supervising chiropractor. True or false?

Back 287

False

Front 288

You are directed to help assist a patient in disrobing prior to physical therapy. Under the regulations, this may only be done under the direct supervision of a supervising chiropractor. True or false?

Back 288

False

Front 289

You are directed to conduct mild therapeutic massage to the lower back of a patient. Under the regulations, this may only be done if conducted under the direct supervision of a supervising chiropractor. True or false?

Back 289

False

Front 290

To keep the patient from accommodating to the IFC current, the interferential technique to be used is vectoring or frequency sweep?

Back 290

Frequency sweep

Front 291

Dr. Y hires Betty as a CA. He tells Betty, don't worry about training, experience or getting registered by the board - just follow my orders and the board will never know. If Betty is caught practicing without a registration, what would happen?

Back 291

$5000 fine & year in prison

Front 292

Under board regulations, a person may not practice as a CA in Maryland unless registered by the board as a CA. True or false?

Back 292

True

Front 293

Dr. X hires Tom as a CA. There are 3 other CAs and 2 other chiropractors working at the practice. All but tom have their original license and registrations prominently displayed on the office wall. Tom has a photocopy of his registration on the wall. When asked about his original registration, Tom tells you to mind your own business. What do you do?

Back 293

Report the matter to the chiropractor

Front 294

CA, Amelia, had an idea. She advises dr. Z that the practice could make good profits by adjusting dogs and cats. What should dr. Z's response be?

Back 294

Bad idea - chiropractors and CAs may not work on animals

Front 295

CA, Ben, helps patient, Freda, onto the X-ray table. Ben then gently positions Freda so that the chiropractor can take an accurate X-ray of Freda'a lower back. What's wrong with this?

Back 295

Ben has acted improperly outside the scope of CA practice.

Front 296

CA, sally, arrives at the office at 830. New patients start arriving at 9 AM. Her supervising chiropractor calls and advises that she will be one hour late because of heavy traffic on the beltway. What can sally do in reference to patients?

Back 296

Sign in patients and take basic vitals such as height and weight

Front 297

Taking height and weight of a patient can only be done under the direct supervision of the supervising chiropractor. True or false?

Back 297

False

Front 298

Patient gait practice and ambulation can only be done under the direct supervision of the supervising chiropractor. True or false?

Back 298

True

Front 299

Assisting in the dressing and undressing of patients can only be done under the direct supervision of the supervising chiropractor. True or false?

Back 299

False

Front 300

Demonstration of follow up exercise may never be conducted by a registered CA. True or false?

Back 300

False

Front 301

The carrier frequency to be used in Russian stim is 2500 Hz. True or false?

Back 301

True

Front 302

The board investigator subpoenas your office appointment calendar. Under the regulations, the calendar _____ considered an official office record.

Back 302

Do

Front 303

Patient billing records _____ habit to be released to the board on request.

Back 303

Do

Front 304

The treatment of a three year old minor patient must be kept by the office until the patient is at least ____ years old.

Back 304

21

Front 305

A 13-year-old minor patient is presented for treatment by his mother. The mother asks you if she can leave the child for his adjustment and come back in 30 minutes. What should your response be?

Back 305

No

Front 306

While doing height and weight on a patient, the patient asks you what your opinion is about a lump on her right elbow. What do you do?

Back 306

Tell her you cannot answer and that she should ask the doctor

Front 307

Dr. Jones asks you to use a G-5 device on a patient. What do you do?

Back 307

Remind dr. Jones that G-5 is massage and you can't do it

Front 308

Can you instruct a patient on Pilates exercises if you have never been trained or instructed on how to do it?

Back 308

No

Front 309

What does subluxation mean?

Back 309

Incomplete or partial dislocation

Front 310

What does the prefix "hyper-" mean?

Back 310

Over, beyond, excessive

Front 311

The root "physi" means what?

Back 311

Nature

Front 312

The treatment schedule for muscle strengthening with Russian stim should be what?

Back 312

10 second contraction followed by 50 second test; 7-10 reps

Front 313

The root "leuko" means?

Back 313

White

Front 314

The epiphysis and diaphysis are at opposite ends of long bones. True or false?

Back 314

False

Front 315

Whats the purpose of bursae?

Back 315

Reduce joint friction, reduce pressure on the joint, improve joint movement

Front 316

Enlargement of the ______ is a common cause of urinary complications.

Back 316

Prostate gland

Front 317

When someone in the office fails to conduct themselves in a way that avoids injury to the patient or their property, they may be considered clinically negligent. True or false?

Back 317

True

Front 318

When adjunctive procedures are used, they should be used in such a way as to duplicate the body's innate healing response. True or false?

Back 318

True

Front 319

If a patient accidentally gets burned by e-stim, the next appropriate step is to _____.

Back 319

Tell the doctor

Front 320

If your supervising chiropractor appears red-eyed, wobbly and smells of alcohol while treating patients, what should you do?

Back 320

Immediately call the board to report the incident

Front 321

Where was chiropractic care created?

Back 321

Davenport, Iowa

Front 322

Who are the 3 largest physicians?

Back 322

Allopaths - general doctors

Osteopaths - chiropractor who prescribes meds

Chiropractors - hands on adjustments, don't believe in medical route

Front 323

Where is medical terminology derived from?

Back 323

Greek, Latin and Arabic

Front 324

Define distal

Back 324

Away from point of reference

Front 325

What is included in the axial skeleton?

Back 325

Skull, vertebral column, ribs, sternum, hyoid

Front 326

What is included in the axial skeleton?

Back 326

Skull, vertebral column, ribs, sternum, hyoid

Front 327

What is included in the apindicular skeleton?

Back 327

Arms, legs

Front 328

What's the difference between ligaments and tendons?

Back 328

Ligament is bone to bone, tendon is muscle to bone

Front 329

What shapes can scoliosis look like?

Back 329

"S" shape and "C" shape