Boards Exam Deck #1

Question 1

Addison’s Disease

Answer 1

-adrenal gland insufficiency

Question 2

What does the adrenal gland produce?

Answer 2

• cortisol
• aldosterone
• androgen
• all three are steroids

Question 3

Posterior Cord Syndrome

Answer 3

• loss of proprioception, 2 point discrimination & stereognosis
• motor is preserved

Question 4

equation for current density

Answer 4

current amplitude (mA) / surface area (cm^2)

Question 5

Cerebellum

Answer 5

-regulates movement, postural control & muscle tone

Question 6

damage to cerebellum results in?

Answer 6

-ataxia, difficulty initiating movement, errors in rate/rhythm/timing of motor responses, dysarthria, nystagmus, dysdiadochokinesia

Question 7

infraspinatus

Answer 7

• infraspinous fossa of scapula TO greater tubercle of humerus
• ER of shoulder
• suprascapular N

Question 8

autonomic dysreflexia

Answer 8

-common in patients with lesions above T6 level

Question 9

What is the difference between superficial burns and superficial partial-thickness burns?

Answer 9

-blistering

Question 10

equation for finding MET?

Answer 10

3.5 mL O2 / kg BW / minutes

Question 11

Parkinson’s Disease

Answer 11

-movement disorder due to destruction of dopamine-producing cells in the basal ganglia

Question 12

definition of dyspraxia

Answer 12

-difficulty planning a new motor act & often caused by difficulty interpreting & modulating tactile input

Question 13

Innervation for rhomboids

Answer 13

-dorsal scapular N

Question 14

Chronic use of levodopa causes what?

Answer 14

-choreathetosis

Question 15

parathyroid glands

Answer 15

-responsible for secreting parathyroid hormone (PTH), which regulates the metabolism of calcium & phosphorous

Question 16

result of elevated levels of PTH with skeletal system?

Answer 16

-causes a release of Ca by the bones & subsequent accumulation of Ca in blood stream

Question 17

Potential risk of hypoparathyroidism with the cardiac system?

Answer 17

-cardiac arrhythmias

Question 18

Risk of hypoparathyroidism with musculoskeletal system?

Answer 18

-muscle spasms

Question 19

cholecystitis

Answer 19

-infection or inflammation of gallbladder

Question 20

Pusher syndrome

Answer 20

• significant lateral deviation to hemiplegic side

- usually R sided CVA

Question 21

posterior leaf spring

Answer 21

ankle-foot orthosis that provides a DF assist during the swing phase of gait

Question 22

What type of line goes directly into the R atrium and continuously monitors BP?

Answer 22

-central venous line

Question 23

At what platelet levels can serious bleeding occur?

Answer 23

15,000-20,000

Question 24

Innervation of latissimus dorsi

Answer 24

-thoracodorsal N (C6, C7, C8)

Question 25

Integration of Galant reflex

Answer 25

-30 weeks gestation -> 2 months

Question 26

Integration of Landau reflex

Answer 26

--3 months -> 2 years

Question 27

Integration of Moro reflex

Answer 27

-28 weeks gestation -> 5 months

Question 28

Integration of plantar grasp reflex

Answer 28

-28 weeks gestation -> 9 months

Question 29

Typical posture of Ankylosing Spondylitis

Answer 29

-increased thoracic kyphosis and loss of lumbar curve

Question 30

Side effects of sulfa drugs

Answer 30

- GI distress - allergic reactions - can produce a decrease in the number of circulating WBCs usually below 5,000 mm^3

Question 31

hypokalemia

Answer 31

-abnormally low concentration of potassium in blood

Question 32

Causes of hypokalemia

Answer 32

-diarrhea, vomiting, burns, uncontrolled DM, diuretic therapy, steroid therapy

Question 33

Swan Neck deformity

Answer 33

-DIP flex, PIP hyperextension

Question 34

Broca's Aphasia

Answer 34

-expressive aphasia occurring with a lesion to the frontal lobe in the dominant hemisphere (typically L) resulting in impairment of speech & expression

Question 35

dorsal column

Answer 35

- ascending tract | - proprioception, vibratory sensation, discriminative touch, deep touch

Question 36

anterolateral column

Answer 36

-pain, temperature, light touch

Question 37

hippocampus

Answer 37

- lower temporal lobe. forming and storing new memories - important for learning language - "memory indexer" - sends memories to appropriate areas of cerebral hemispheres for long-term storage - retrieves memories

Question 38

Innervation of serratus anterior

Answer 38

-long thoracic N

Question 39

Innervation of levator scapulae

Answer 39

-dorsal scapular N

Question 40

BUN

Answer 40

- blood urea nitrogen - assess kidney function & failure - can be an indicator for dehydration or heart failure - 10-20 mg/dL

Question 41

quads:HS ratio

Answer 41

3:2

Question 42

Charcot's foot

Answer 42

- neuropathic arthropathy involving bone destruction, bone absorption leading to an unstable joint - rocker-bottom deformity, which can lead to ulceration due to a redistribution of pressure

Question 43

pursed lip breathing

Answer 43

- leaves more O2 in the lungs to increase diffusion | - prevent airways from collapsing

Question 44

obstructive lung disease definition

Answer 44

-difficulty getting air out

Question 45

restrictive lung disease definition

Answer 45

- difficulty getting air in | - group of lung diseases that results in difficulty expanding the lungs & a reduction in lung volume

Question 46

pulmonary function tests with obstructive lung disease

Answer 46

^ TLC ^ FRC ^ RV decreased timed capacities

Question 47

pulmonary function tests with restrictive lung disease

Answer 47

decreased TLC normal/decreased FRC normal/^ timed capacities decreased VC

Question 48

equation for lung compliance

Answer 48

[Change in volume] / [change in pressure]

Question 49

equation for airway resistance

Answer 49

Q = [change in pressure] x [resistance]

Question 50

classic sign of restrictive lung disease

Answer 50

dyspnea