Chiropractic Theories Practice Test

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• What are the two chiropractic belief systems?
• What is the objective of the physiologic model in the clinical application of spinal manipulation?
• Which term is also known as Wallenberg syndrome?
• Which aspect is essential when explaining treatment options to a patient for informed consent?
• What does kinematics study?
• How is spontaneous cervical artery dissection (CAD) typically characterized?
• How should informed consent be documented?
• How can the effects of adjustive therapy be categorized?
• Which of the following best describes the three "T's" related to subluxation?
• What effect does myelination of mechanoreceptors have on pain transmission?
• What is the primary focus of the Meric Chart in chiropractic?
• What type of adjustment can occur as a result of viscerovisceral reflexes?
• What is a primary characteristic of viscerovisceral reflexes?
• Temporary increase in range of motion (PROM) can result from which therapy?
• Which component of the physiologic model considers limitations of tissue adaptability?
• What is a consequence of muscle guarding in the context of interdiscal block?
• According to the Association of Chiropractic Colleges (ACC), how is a subluxation defined?
• What result does sympathetic hyperactivity primarily lead to?
• What aspect of professional identity includes critical rationalism?
• What sign may indicate a possible Vertebral Artery Dissection (VAD)?
• What do mechanical hypotheses in chiropractic therapy primarily involve?
• How is magnetism defined in the context of eastern medicine?
• What characterizes joint fixation?
• What is a principle of the "mixer" chiropractic approach regarding treatment options?
• What type of noise is referred to as crepitus from degenerative changes?
• What techniques are included in soft tissue manipulation procedures?
• Which grade of spondylolisthesis is an absolute contraindication for adjusting a patient?
• What is the estimated annual incidence of internal vertebral artery dissection (VAD)?
• What does the Dorsal Root Ganglion (DRG) produce that acts as a neurotransmitter?
• What can lead to muscle spasm and hypertonicity according to chiropractic theory?
• Which condition involves loss of normal bowel, bladder, or sexual function?
• What may contribute to aberrant motion in joints?
• Which best describes the holism principle in chiropractic practice?
• What principle emphasizes the use of natural remedies when appropriate?
• What is one effect of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis during stress?
• Who is credited with developing the concept of general adaptation syndrome?
• Which theory advocates the need for clinical and economically effective services?
• What effect can vertebral subluxation have on somatic structures?
• What defines a non-physician gatekeeper model?
• What does the 'S' in SOAP Notes stand for?
• What does Medicare cover in terms of chiropractic care?
• What does spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) mainly consist of?
• What is the primary function of a chiropractor within a direct access model?
• What are somato-visceral reflexes characterized by?
• How does stimulation of mechanoreceptors alter pain perception according to the pain gate theory?
• What phrase should a chiropractor listen for that may indicate a serious condition, such as a stroke?
• What is a common perception of chiropractic care among the American public?
• What should clinicians document in addition to obtaining informed consent?
• What is the myofascial cycle characterized as?
• Which of the following is considered a specific response aimed at by a chiropractor's adjustment?
• When do the pain gate theory and descending module occur?
• Which hormone is released during a fight-or-flight response as part of the HPA axis activation?
• What is the primary benefit of manual therapy?
• What does "Universal Intelligence" refer to in chiropractic practice?
• Which of the following is NOT a component of joint fixation?
• Which condition is associated with periarticular fibrosis?
• Which federal laws prohibit kickbacks and fee-splitting in chiropractic practice?
• What does altruism in chiropractic care mean?
• How did B.J. Palmer protect chiropractors from being prosecuted for practicing medicine without a license?
• What are the adjustive forces expressed in terms of?
• Meniscoid entrapment is an example of what type of joint restriction?
• Which of the following is True regarding ongoing educational advancement in chiropractic?
• According to D.D. Palmer, what was the second theory of chiropractic?
• Who published the pain gate theory and in what year?
• Which component of the SOAP Notes refers to the healthcare provider's clinical observations?
• What is an example of a condition that results from periarticular fibrosis?
• What defines an assisted adjustment?
• What principle recognizes a patient's right to make independent choices about their treatment?
• According to the ACC, how is a subluxation managed?
• Which of the following components does not belong to the TART acronym in predictors of LBP?
• What type of joint movement can lead to interarticular block due to poor coordination?
• What is NOT a reason why the cervical spine is sensitive to manipulation?
• What are the three proposed causes of subluxation by DD Palmer?
• What is the primary role of substance P in the body?
• Which ethical principle is focused on avoiding harm to patients?
• Which concept suggests that health outcomes are impacted by personal aspects beyond biology?
• What is the estimated annual incidence of internal carotid artery dissection?
• What are the two types of nerve root compression/traction?
• What is a "vertemere" in chiropractic terminology?
• What encompasses Qi Gong?
• Which chiropractic technique was developed by BJ Palmer to address subluxation at the Atlas?
• How is the strategic role of the nervous system viewed in chiropractic principles?
• What condition does somatic dysfunction describe?
• What was the focus of the static subluxation model?
• What was tribonucleation formerly known as?
• Which of the following is NOT one of the three fiduciary duties?
• How does manipulation differ from adjustment in chiropractic practice?
• What are two possible serious adverse events associated with chiropractic adjustments?
• What does the term humanism in chiropractic emphasize?
• What is a chiropractor's adjustment intended to achieve?
• What is the basis for the treatment of visceral conditions according to the Meric system?
• In what year did Oklahoma's chiropractic legalization bill become law?
• Who formulated the theory of chiropractic after practicing as a magnetic healer for nine years?
• What does "Innate Intelligence" represent in chiropractic theory?
• What type of reflex involves visceral sensory fibers as afferents and somatic motor nerve fibers as efferents?
• Loss of pain and temperature sensation occurs on which sides of the body in Wallenburg syndrome?
• In which joints of the body can interarticular adhesions theoretically arise?
• What is the significance of spinal manipulation according to Hippocrates?
• How does evidence-informed practice differ from evidence-based practice?
• If a chiropractor suspects a patient is experiencing VAD, what is the immediate action they should take?
• What are the three phases of general adaptation syndrome?
• Who is known as the constructor of chiropractic for introducing the first legalization bill?
• In chiropractic, what is the implicit process orientation?
• What is a potential cause of fixation due to interarticular block?
• What is the impact of joint fixation on mobility?
• What effect does stimulation of mechanoreceptors have on pain according to the descending modulation pathway?
• What does the psychosocial model in the physiologic framework examine?
• Where is single level joint cavitation uncommon?
• What does the subluxation complex model incorporate?
• What aspect does the dynamic subluxation focus on?
• What term describes DD and BJ Palmer's focus on adjusting only one joint during treatment?
• What is a requirement for ownership of a chiropractic practice in California?
• What often triggers the gate control theory?
• What are the two classifications of manual therapies?
• Who is recognized as the founder of chiropractic and in which year did it originate?
• What concept describes how individuals experience conditions differently?
• Which professions are considered part of the CAM (Complementary and Alternative Medicine) sector?
• Which principle emphasizes the importance of the nervous system in chiropractic practice?
• How is joint dysfunction defined?
• In a resisted adjustment, which direction does everything above the contact rotate?
• If left untreated, what progression did Faye believe could occur from a subluxation?
• Which hypothesis is also known as the "pain gait" and involves the descending modulation of pain?
• What does the term "vitalism" refer to in chiropractic principles?
• Which approach suggests that the best care involves the least amount of intervention directed at the root cause?
• Which of the following best encapsulates the autonomy of chiropractic as a profession?
• Which method does NOT typically involve the introduction of force into multiple segments?
• What does the tearing sound during manual therapy indicate?
• What is the primary reason patients consult chiropractors?
• What is the goal of professionalism in chiropractic care?
• What defines a general Manipulation in a chiropractic context?
• What could be considered the foundation of chiropractic philosophy?
• Which type of reflex is characterized by afferents being somatic and efferents being autonomic?
• Which chiropractic theory emphasizes the nerve's role in health through tension and tone?
• What could be a consequence of prolonged static posture on the spine?
• What is a central tenet of chiropractic philosophy in its early days?
• Cauda equina syndrome is characterized by which of the following symptoms?
• What is the primary theoretical basis for tension regulation theory?
• During the alarm stage of general adaptation syndrome, what is primarily produced?
• How many definitions of "Subluxation" are acknowledged within the chiropractic field?
• Which of the following is NOT a cause of interarticular adhesion?
• What is the name of the accrediting agency founded in 1974?
• Which of the following best describes the outcome of interarticular adhesions?
• Who was a major proponent of spinal cord compression theories?
• Why is accountability important in healthcare?
• Which chiropractic figure believed that disease was caused by subluxation of the Atlas?
• What sound may occur from the movement of soft tissues that are undergoing repair?
• What did BJ Palmer's Meric system focus on in terms of treatment?
• Which model contrasts static vs dynamic components in spinal manipulation?
• What does "educated intelligence" refer to in chiropractic practice?
• Which epistemology emphasizes the role of individual experience in chiropractic practice?
• Which state was the first to legalize chiropractic practice, and in what year?
• What does exacerbation of an injury describe?
• Which principle requires healthcare providers to act in the best interest of their patients?
• How does vertebral subluxation affect the body?
• What is a physiological response involved in viscerovisceral reflexes?
• Which sign indicates double vision in cases of VAD?
• In spinal manipulation models, which type of model focuses on adaptations throughout the body?
• What is a key characteristic of a professional?
• Chiropractic manipulative therapy (CMT) can be distinguished by its focus on?
• During extension in meniscoid entrapment, what occurs?
• What is a characteristic of a specific Adjustment in chiropractic practice?
• How long is the refractory period of tribonucleation?
• What is necessary for a chiropractor to be considered a credible healthcare provider?
• What are interarticular adhesions primarily caused by?
• Where does tribonucleation occur in the joint?
• In what year was the neurocalometer developed?
• What is described as an antihyperalgesic effect in the context of descending modulation of pain?
• What does locked-in syndrome (LIS) result from?
• Empowering access to healthcare services is a part of which concept?
• What happens during spinal manipulation therapy (SMT) or chiropractic manipulation therapy (CMT) in cases of meniscoid entrapment?
• What is a key feature of evidence-based practice in chiropractic?
• What is subluxation syndrome?
• What causes fixation due to periarticular fibrosis and adhesions?
• What is one of the primary factors that contribute to spinal buckling events?
• What was the most common adverse event reported after manual therapy?
• What characterizes the "straight" approach in chiropractic?
• In the physician gatekeeper model, what is required for a patient to access chiropractic care?
• What is the goal of Reiki?
• What does fiduciary responsibility entail in healthcare?
• What does LIS prevent a patient from doing?
• What does vitalism suggest about living organisms?
• What physical change occurs in periarticular tissue post-adjustment?
• What defines a resisted adjustment?
• Which technique does the diversified method of manipulation utilize?
• What does therapeutic conservatism prioritize in patient care?
• What type of headache is commonly associated with a possible stroke?
• Which component is NOT part of the professional identity as indicated by LACC?
• What can affect the DRG even if an injury occurs distal to it?
• Which body functions can be solely reflexive, as mentioned in visero-visceral reflexes?
• What is a common cause of cauda equina syndrome?
• Interprofessionalism in healthcare refers to what practice?
• What is a major speculated cause of interdiscal block?
• How did the focus on subluxation evolve from static to dynamic in chiropractic?
• What do periarticular fibrosis and adhesions commonly arise from?
• What symptoms may be associated with motion segment buckling?
• What forms the basis of the "Hole in One" technique?
• What does the vertebral subluxation complex (VSC) represent?
• What type of knowledge is a posteriori?
• What type of therapy involves moving joints to relieve pressure?
• What must informed consent explain to the patient?
• In the context of pain perception, what role do low threshold AB fibers play?
• Which hypothesis includes the concept of nerve root compression and traction?
• What was a significant outcome of D.D. Palmer's work in chiropractic?
• Which concept is most closely related to the flow of life energy in the body?
• What does therapeutic conservatism imply in the chiropractic field?
• What constitutes the aggravation of an injury?
• Which practice involves coordinated movement and meditation for health?
• What does the PARTS acronym stand for in joint assessment?
• What is the relationship between rapid loading and spinal health as noted in chiropractic theory?
• What physiological effect does CMT have based on the pain gate theory?
• What region of the spine is linked to a higher number of adverse events according to recent studies?
• What was chiropractic originally referred to as?
• Which aspect of accountability refers to legal obligations in healthcare?
• What central nervous system (CNS) interaction is highlighted in neuroimmunology?
• What was D.D. Palmer's first theory of chiropractic?
• What is a requirement set by the Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE) regarding accredited schools?
• Who developed the 5-component model of the sublux complex and in what year?
• What does meniscoid entrapment typically involve during flexion?
• Where does spinal nerve compression predominantly occur?
• Which of the following describes materialism?
• What does Qi refer to in traditional practices?
• What does the "mixer" approach in chiropractic entail?
• What occurs during the resistance stage of general adaptation syndrome?
• What symptom is associated with difficulty swallowing in VAD?
• Which component is NOT a part of chiropractic manipulative therapy?
• What does the joint fixation involving interdiscal block affect?
• What is "The Major Premise" of Stephenson's 33 Principles?
• What does the plan component of SOAP Notes typically outline?
• What does the principle of justice in healthcare emphasize?
• What can prolonged activation of the three stages of general adaptation syndrome lead to?
• What clinical manifestation can result from vertebral subluxations related to somato-visceral reflexes?
• Which definition of subluxation is from the Medicare perspective?
• What can cause compression of spinal nerves?
• Who introduced the 9-component model of the sublux complex and in what year?
• How does manual therapy enhance patient recovery?
• What signs should you look for that may indicate a possible vertebral artery dissection (VAD)?
• Which sound occurs when tendon moves over bony protuberances?
• Which symptoms may reappear during the exhaustion stage of general adaptation syndrome?
• What is a typical outcome following an adjustment related to joint space?
• Which philosophy states that scientific methods should inform clinical practice?
• Which of the following is NOT a "D" sign associated with a possible VAD?
• What does the term "static" refer to in the context of early chiropractic theories?
• What was the focus of Willard Carver's advocacy for chiropractic?
• Which of the following is a clinical effect of Chiropractic Manipulative Therapy?
• What is a key characteristic of nociceptors as opposed to mechanoreceptors?
• What measurement indicates combined mechanical resistance in the adjustment process?
• In an assisted adjustment, which direction do the segments above the contact hand move?
• What therapeutic approach may be beneficial for muscle spasm and hypertonicity?
• How are mobilization, manual traction distraction, and adjustments categorized?
• What characterizes a direct access model in chiropractic care?
• What is a key feature of the dynamic biomechanical understanding of VSC?
• What does fidelity in the healthcare context involve?
• What effect do vertebral lesions in animals have on vascular supply?
• What is tribonucleation?
• In which direction does everything rotate above the contact during an assisted adjustment?
• What is the primary function of the visceral sensory fibers in vissero-somatic reflexes?
• What is the primary focus of metaphysics?
• What is described by functional spinal lesion or motion segment buckling?
• What is the primary concern of chiropractic practitioners according to B.J. Palmer's approach?
• What three components blend in evidence-based chiropractors?
• What differentiates the pain gate theory from the descending modulation of pain?
• Which condition is often associated with interarticular block?
• What is a key element of integrated health care?
• What is the purpose of the assessment component in SOAP Notes?
• In what way does Reiki function as a health approach?
• Which of the following is NOT one of the "N" signs of a possible VAD?
• Fixation caused by interdiscal block is primarily due to:
• What did D.D. Palmer's third theory of chiropractic focus on?
• What does the 5-component model of the sublux complex emphasize as primary?
• What did chiropractic evolve to incorporate?
• Kinetics is the study of what aspect of motion?
• What are the post adjustment phenomena?
• What is an example of a side effect of spinal adjusting?
• Which of the following describes gas phenomena in joints?
• What defines a portal of entry provider?
• Which professional ethical standard is essential to chiropractic practice?
• What are the two components hypothesized to cause an analgesic effect?
• What is referred to as the "Major Premise" in chiropractic theory?
• Which state was the last to legalize chiropractic practice and in what year?
• Effective systems for program performance evaluation is essential for what in healthcare?
• What is a notable symptom reported by 80% of patients with CAD?
• Veracity in healthcare practice refers to what aspect?
• What does Church's study reveal about CAD?
• What treatment do Americans often describe as "very safe and very effective"?
• What does a priori knowledge refer to?
• What characterizes Wallenburg syndrome?
• Who was Hippocrates in the context of chiropractic practice?
• Which statement best describes the concept of Universal Intelligence in vitalism?
• What physiological condition is indicated by the clunking sound during manual therapy?
• In chiropractic, what did the definition of subluxation shift from in the 1920s to the 1950s?