Question 1

Which of the following is a false statement regarding neuropathic pain?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is usually described as sharp or shooting pain. 
B)  Acute nerve root irritation tends to be severe. 
C)  It is not alleviated by narcotics. 
D)  There is usually muscle spasm associated with the pain. 
A)  It is usually described as sharp or shooting pain. 
B)  Acute nerve root irritation tends to be severe. 
C)  It is not alleviated by narcotics. 
D)  There is usually muscle spasm associated with the pain. D

Question 2

Muscle pain from trauma occurs as broken fibers leak _______________ into the interstitial fluid. Fill in the blank.

Accepted Answer

A)  Potassium 
B)  Sodium 
C)  Calcium 
D)  Iron 
A)  Potassium 
B)  Sodium 
C)  Calcium 
D)  Iron A

Question 3

Visceral diseases of the abdomen and pelvis are likely to refer pain where?

Accepted Answer

A)  To the shoulders 
B)  To the back 
C)  To the arms 
D)  To the legs 
A)  To the shoulders 
B)  To the back 
C)  To the arms 
D)  To the legs B

Question 4

Joint pain accompanied by what other condition could be a sign of sexually transmitted diseases?

Accepted Answer

A)  Excessive sweating 
B)  Skin lesions of the joint 
C)  Muscle weakness 
D)  Hair loss 
A)  Excessive sweating 
B)  Skin lesions of the joint 
C)  Muscle weakness 
D)  Hair loss

Question 5

When a child is born with an abnormal ear, what part of the body should be examined first for similar dysfunction?

Accepted Answer

A)  Contralateral lung 
B)  Ipsilateral lung 
C)  Contralateral kidney 
D)  Ipsilateral kidney 
A)  Contralateral lung 
B)  Ipsilateral lung 
C)  Contralateral kidney 
D)  Ipsilateral kidney

Question 6

What type of trigger points cause pain at rest?

Accepted Answer

A)  Active trigger points 
B)  Latent trigger points 
C)  Key trigger points 
D)  Satellite trigger points 
A)  Active trigger points 
B)  Latent trigger points 
C)  Key trigger points 
D)  Satellite trigger points

Question 7

Painful symptoms that start 3 to 5 minutes after initiating activity and then go away when the client stops suggest pain from what structures?

Accepted Answer

A)  Muscles 
B)  Nerves 
C)  Vascular origin 
D)  Bone 
A)  Muscles 
B)  Nerves 
C)  Vascular origin 
D)  Bone

Question 8

Bone pain at night is a red flag symptom of what disorder/disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cancer 
B)  Diabetes 
C)  Osteoporosis 
D)  Paget's disease 
A)  Cancer 
B)  Diabetes 
C)  Osteoporosis 
D)  Paget's disease

Question 9

Superficial somatic referred pain would involve which of the following structures?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bone 
B)  Nerve 
C)  Muscles 
D)  Tendon sheaths 
A)  Bone 
B)  Nerve 
C)  Muscles 
D)  Tendon sheaths

Question 10

Cardiac pain can occur in any structure innervated by ______________ spinal segments. Fill in the blank.

Accepted Answer

A)  C1-C6 
B)  C2-T8 
C)  C3-T4 
D)  C5-T8 
A)  C1-C6 
B)  C2-T8 
C)  C3-T4 
D)  C5-T8

Question 11

What is the minimum Waddell score to place a client in the category of "nonmovement pain dysfunction"?

Accepted Answer

A)  0 
B)  1 
C)  2 
D)  3 
A)  0 
B)  1 
C)  2 
D)  3

Question 12

Which of the following should be used to rate pain in an infant?

Accepted Answer

A)  Visual analog scale (VAS) 
B)  FACES Pain Scale (FPS) 
C)  Verbal descriptor scale (VDS) 
D)  Child Facial Coding System (CFCS) 
A)  Visual analog scale (VAS) 
B)  FACES Pain Scale (FPS) 
C)  Verbal descriptor scale (VDS) 
D)  Child Facial Coding System (CFCS)

Question 13

Sensory fibers to the appendix enter at what spinal cord level?

Accepted Answer

A)  T8 
B)  T9 
C)  T10 
D)  T11 
A)  T8 
B)  T9 
C)  T10 
D)  T11

Question 14

What is the primary symptom of radiculopathy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dull aching pain 
B)  Sharp stabbing pain 
C)  Loss of range of motion 
D)  Numbness 
A)  Dull aching pain 
B)  Sharp stabbing pain 
C)  Loss of range of motion 
D)  Numbness

Question 15

The patient who has an increase in pain after taking nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) should be screened for which medical disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  Myocardial infarction 
B)  Peptic ulcer 
C)  COPD 
D)  Diabetes 
A)  Myocardial infarction 
B)  Peptic ulcer 
C)  COPD 
D)  Diabetes

Which of the following is a false statement regarding neuropathic pain?

Muscle pain from trauma occurs as broken fibers leak _______________ into the interstitial fluid. Fill in the blank.

Visceral diseases of the abdomen and pelvis are likely to refer pain where?

Joint pain accompanied by what other condition could be a sign of sexually transmitted diseases?

When a child is born with an abnormal ear, what part of the body should be examined first for similar dysfunction?

What type of trigger points cause pain at rest?

Painful symptoms that start 3 to 5 minutes after initiating activity and then go away when the client stops suggest pain from what structures?

Bone pain at night is a red flag symptom of what disorder/disease?

Superficial somatic referred pain would involve which of the following structures?

Cardiac pain can occur in any structure innervated by ______________ spinal segments. Fill in the blank.

What is the minimum Waddell score to place a client in the category of "nonmovement pain dysfunction"?

Which of the following should be used to rate pain in an infant?

Sensory fibers to the appendix enter at what spinal cord level?

What is the primary symptom of radiculopathy?

The patient who has an increase in pain after taking nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) should be screened for which medical disorder?

Introduction to Screening for Referral in Physical Therapy

Interviewing as a Screening Tool

Physical Assessment as a Screening Tool

Screening for Hematologic Disease

Screening for Cardiovascular Disease

Screening for Pulmonary Disease

Screening for Gastrointestinal Disease

Screening for Hepatic and Biliary Disease

Screening for Urogenital Disease

Screening for Endocrine and Metabolic Disease

Screening for Immunologic Disease

Screening for Cancer

Screening the Head, Neck, and Back

Screening the Sacrum, Sacroiliac, and Pelvis

Screening the Lower Quadrant: Buttock, Hip, Groin, Thigh, and Leg

Screening the Chest, Breasts, and Ribs

Screening the Shoulder and Upper Extremity

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Exam 3: Pain Types and Viscerogenic Pain Patterns

Which of the following is a false statement regarding neuropathic pain?

Muscle pain from trauma occurs as broken fibers leak _______________ into the interstitial fluid. Fill in the blank.

Visceral diseases of the abdomen and pelvis are likely to refer pain where?

Joint pain accompanied by what other condition could be a sign of sexually transmitted diseases?

When a child is born with an abnormal ear, what part of the body should be examined first for similar dysfunction?

What type of trigger points cause pain at rest?

Painful symptoms that start 3 to 5 minutes after initiating activity and then go away when the client stops suggest pain from what structures?

Bone pain at night is a red flag symptom of what disorder/disease?

Superficial somatic referred pain would involve which of the following structures?

Cardiac pain can occur in any structure innervated by ______________ spinal segments. Fill in the blank.

What is the minimum Waddell score to place a client in the category of "nonmovement pain dysfunction"?

Which of the following should be used to rate pain in an infant?

Sensory fibers to the appendix enter at what spinal cord level?

What is the primary symptom of radiculopathy?

The patient who has an increase in pain after taking nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) should be screened for which medical disorder?

Introduction to Screening for Referral in Physical Therapy

Interviewing as a Screening Tool

Physical Assessment as a Screening Tool

Screening for Hematologic Disease

Screening for Cardiovascular Disease

Screening for Pulmonary Disease

Screening for Gastrointestinal Disease

Screening for Hepatic and Biliary Disease

Screening for Urogenital Disease

Screening for Endocrine and Metabolic Disease

Screening for Immunologic Disease

Screening for Cancer

Screening the Head, Neck, and Back

Screening the Sacrum, Sacroiliac, and Pelvis

Screening the Lower Quadrant: Buttock, Hip, Groin, Thigh, and Leg

Screening the Chest, Breasts, and Ribs

Screening the Shoulder and Upper Extremity

Filters