Diagnoses
Anatomy
Procedures
Tests
Miscellaneous
100
Spinal Stenosis
A narrowing of the spinal canal, causing pressure on the spinal cord and spinal nerves
100
Where are you sternocleidomastoids?
Lateral side of neck (2)
100
The device that is implanted between muscle and skin that transports pain medication to the spinal cord and nerves.
Pain pump
100
What vitals are taken at intake?
Blood pressure Heart rate Respiratory rate Temperature Weight
100
How many days in advance does a vacation request form need to be filled out?
21 days
200
Hydrocephalus
Accumulation of excessive cerebrospinal fluid in the brain, creating harmful pressure on brain tissue.
200
Name where the following dermatomes are located: T4, L5, S1
T4: nipple L5: big toe S1: sole of foot
200
ESI vs. Block
ESI: corticosteroid injected into epidural space, used to relieve pain Block: anesthetic injected around nerve, used to diagnose cause of pain
200
How do you check if patient has antalgia?
Have patient walk normally and note whether patient is limping, has any pain walking, and is transferring fully with normal weight shift.
200
What does MRI stand for?
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
300
Spondylosis
Degenerative osteoarthritis of the joints between the center of the spinal vertebrae and/or neural foramina
300
How many vertebrae are in the spine? Break it up into sections.
33 total 7 cervical 12 thoracic 5 lumbar 5 sacral 4 coccyx
300
ACDF: What does it stand for and who needs it?
Anterior Cervical Discectomy & Fusion Patients with diseased discs in neck
300
How many reflexes does the doctor test?
7 total Patella Achilles Biceps Triceps Brachioradialus Babinski Hoffman's
300
What is the difference between a symptom and a sign?
A symptom is what the patient tells you (subjective). A sign is what you observe from clinical observation.
400
Radiculopathy
A set of conditions in which one or more nerves is affected and does not work properly.
400
Name all the cranial nerves.
I. Olfactory II. Optic III. Oculomotor IV. Trochlear V. Trigeminal VI. Abducens VII. Facial VIII. Vestibulocochlear IX. Glossopharyngeal X. Vagus XI. Accessory XII. Hypoglossal
400
ALIF: What does it stand for and who needs it?
Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion Patients with diseased discs in back
400
Where are the 10 locations a doctor will place the stethoscope for lung sounds?
See Elli for demonstration
400
What does NCV stand for?
Nerve Conduction Velocity.
500
Spondylolisthesis
The forward displacement of a vertebrae.
500
Name 4 places you can find a pulse on the body.
Temple (temporal) Neck (carotid) Inner arm (brachial) Wrist (radial) Groin (femoral) Ankle (posterior tibial) Foot (dosalis pedis)
500
Removes tumor in pituitary gland
Transsphenoidal Tumor Resection
500
What is a positive Tinel's sign? What does this indicate?
Electric shooting or tingling sensation at location where doctor is tapping (usually in wrist). Indicates that there is a pinched nerve.
500
Name all the office staff.
Physicians: Dr. Stern Dr. Jeswani James Kimber, PA-C Front desk: Rhonda (office manager) Lily Kiana Back office: Anna Elli Quintyn
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