CAC Documentation & Record Management 2

Question 1

When documenting a chiropractic adjustment for a horse, which anatomical descriptor best captures the direction of the corrective force applied?

Accepted Answer

Listing notation indicating the direction of misalignment relative to the segment above

Answer

Listing notation records the direction of vertebral misalignment and the vector of the corrective thrust, making it the standard descriptor for chiropractic adjustments.

Question 2

A veterinary chiropractor's SOAP note section labeled 'O' should contain which of the following for a canine patient?

Accepted Answer

Static and motion palpation findings at each vertebral segment

Answer

The Objective section of a SOAP note records measurable, observable clinical findings such as palpation results, gait analysis, and range-of-motion measurements.

Question 3

Which document must accompany an animal to legally authorize a certified veterinary chiropractor (non-DVM) to perform treatment in most US states?

Accepted Answer

A valid veterinary referral or prescription from a licensed veterinarian

Answer

Most US states require a veterinary referral or prescription because non-DVM animal chiropractors must work under veterinary supervision or referral.

Question 4

How long should chiropractic records for an equine patient typically be retained according to standard professional guidelines?

Accepted Answer

A minimum of 5–7 years after the last visit

Answer

Professional and legal standards generally require animal health records to be retained for a minimum of 5–7 years after the final entry to support continuity of care and liability protection.

Question 5

Which of the following best describes a 'problem-oriented' chiropractic record for a multi-visit canine patient?

Accepted Answer

A record organized by numbered clinical problems that are tracked across all visits

Answer

Problem-oriented records organize findings around specific, numbered clinical issues that are monitored and updated throughout the course of care.

(CAC) Certified Veterinary Chiropractor Practice Test

(CAC) Certified Veterinary Chiropractor Practice Test

CAC Documentation & Record Management 2