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

The prone springing test evaluates sacral mobility by applying posterior-to-anterior pressure over the sacrum with the patient prone.

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

Muscle energy and soft tissue techniques are safe alternatives in osteoporotic patients because they avoid forceful thrusts that risk fracture.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Counterstrain

Answer

Counterstrain is an indirect technique because it moves the body away from the restrictive barrier toward the position of ease.

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

The respiratory-circulatory model holds that proper breathing mechanics and unobstructed fluid flow are essential to health and healing.

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

Answer

Type I (neutral) lumbar dysfunction affects multiple segments with sidebending and rotation coupled in opposite directions per Fryette's Law I.

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