COMLEX-USA Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine 2

Question 1

Which OMT technique is most appropriate for a patient with rib dysfunction causing inhalation restriction (inhalation rib)?

Accepted Answer

Treat during exhalation phase

Answer

An inhalation rib is stuck in inhalation, so treatment force is applied during the exhalation phase to move it further into exhalation.

Question 2

Facilitated positional release (FPR) combines a position of ease with which additional element to enhance tissue relaxation?

Accepted Answer

Compressive or torsional activating force

Answer

FPR adds a compressive or torsional activating force to the position of ease to facilitate rapid soft-tissue release.

Question 3

What is the primary goal of lymphatic pump techniques in OMT?

Accepted Answer

Enhance lymphatic flow and immune function

Answer

Lymphatic pump techniques (thoracic, pedal, abdominal) augment lymphatic circulation to reduce edema and support immune function.

Question 4

In the TART mnemonic for identifying somatic dysfunction, what does the 'A' represent?

Accepted Answer

Asymmetry

Answer

TART stands for Tissue texture changes, Asymmetry, Restriction of motion, and Tenderness — the four criteria for somatic dysfunction.

Question 5

Which spinal level provides sympathetic innervation to the heart?

Accepted Answer

T1–T5

Answer

Cardiac sympathetic fibers originate from T1–T5 preganglionic neurons and are targeted when treating cardiac somatic dysfunction.

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