Exam 25: Kyphoscoliosis

The major pathologic and structural changes of the lungs found with kyphoscoliosis include: 1) mediastinal shift. 2) elevated diaphragms. 3) lung compression. 4) mucus accumulation.

A patient has a 45-degree curvature of her spine. The physician is most likely to recommend which of the following treatments?

Which of the following would be expected to appear on the chest radiograph of a patient with scoliosis?

Positive risk factors for the development of kyphoscoliosis include: 1) male gender. 2) female gender. 3) taller person. 4) shorter person.

Which age group is most likely to develop idiopathic scoliosis?

Which of the following are orthotic braces used in the management of scoliosis? 1) Boston 2) Milwaukee 3) Chicago 4) Charleston bending

Scoliosis is defined as a spinal curvature of _____ degrees.

Posterior curvature of the spine best describes:

The Charleston bending brace is preferred over other braces because it: 1) is worn only 23 hours a day. 2) is worn for 8 to 10 hours at night. 3) is worn at night, when human growth hormone level is highest. 4) corrects any associated upper airway obstruction.

For best results, how many hours per day should a SpineCor brace be worn?

Which of the following pulmonary function results are likely to be found in a patient with kyphoscoliosis? 1) Increased V_T 2) Normal or increased PEFR 3) Decreased VC 4) Decreased FVC

What is the name for the degree of lateral spinal curvature calculated from a radiograph?

A patient with severe kyphoscoliosis and chronic ventilatory failure with hypoxemia may have: 1) increased PaCO₂. 2) increased hematocrit. 3) normal pH. 4) increased pH.

Which of the following chest assessment findings are associated with kyphoscoliosis? 1) Crackles or wheezing 2) Hyperresonant percussion note 3) Whispered pectoriloquy 4) Tracheal shift

In a case of severe kyphoscoliosis, which of the following chest radiograph findings would be expected? 1) Normal size heart 2) Areas of atelectasis 3) Increased lung opacity 4) Thoracic deformity

In which of the following is bracing the primary form of treatment?