Exam 25: Kyphoscoliosis

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

All of the following are orthotic braces used in the management of scoliosis EXCEPT _____ brace.

Which age group is most likely to develop idiopathic scoliosis?

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

A patient with severe kyphoscoliosis and chronic ventilatory failure with hypoxemia will have all of the following laboratory findings, EXCEPT:

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

Posterior curvature of the spine best describes:

Scoliosis is defined as a spinal curvature of _____ degrees.

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