DO Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM) 3

Question 1

The prone springing test is used to assess somatic dysfunction at which spinal region?

Accepted Answer

Sacrum

Answer

Cervical spine

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Thoracic spine

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Lumbar spine

Question 2

Which OMM technique is MOST appropriate and safest for a fragile elderly patient with severe osteoporosis?

Accepted Answer

Both muscle energy and soft tissue

Answer

HVLA thrust

Answer

Muscle energy

Answer

Soft tissue

Question 3

Which of the following is classified as an INDIRECT OMM technique?

Accepted Answer

Counterstrain

Answer

HVLA

Answer

Muscle energy

Answer

Articulatory technique

Question 4

The respiratory-circulatory model of osteopathic care emphasizes the importance of which factor for maintaining health?

Accepted Answer

Unobstructed fluid movement and breathing mechanics

Answer

Vertebral alignment alone

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Muscle strength and conditioning

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Neural firing rates

Question 5

During a structural exam, how is a 'neutral' lumbar somatic dysfunction (Type I) characterized?

Accepted Answer

Multiple segments, opposite-side sidebending and rotation

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Single segment, same-side sidebending and rotation

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Single segment, no rotation

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Multiple segments, pure flexion restriction

Question 6

Which of the following best describes the osteopathic five-model approach to patient care?

Accepted Answer

Five treatment models (biomechanical, respiratory-circulatory, neurological, metabolic-energy, behavioral) guiding OMM selection

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Five separate disease categories

Answer

Five medication classes used in osteopathic practice

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Five levels of osteopathic training