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1
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What is the underlying purpose of outcome measures?

A

Document progress

2
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Which type of pain scale is best understood by the elderly?

A

Vertical VAS

3
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What components make up the quadruple VAS?

A

1 pain right now?
2 typical or average pain?
3 pain at its best?
4 pain at its worst?

4
Q

Which index is used for low back disability?

A

Oswestry Disability Index (ODI)

5
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What is the set up for the ODI?

A

10 sections of activities scored 0-5, with 50 being the greatest disability score

6
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What is the test modified from the ODI that focuses on the neck?

A

Neck Disability Index (NDI)

7
Q

How is the global well-being scale different from the VAS?

A

Laid out oppositely (better score to opposite sides)

8
Q

What depression test is used to assess mental status?

A

Beck depression inventory-II (BDI-II)

9
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What is the name of the group of signs associated with psychological overlay to a patient’s pain?

A

Waddell’s signs

10
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What are yellow flags?

A

History and examination findings that are risk factors for developing chronic pain

11
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What are red flags?

A

History and examination findings that prompt the clinician to conduct further diagnostic procedures