Free Doctor of Osteopathy Clinical Medicine Cognitive and Performance Evaluation Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which of the following statements is NOT true about ‘Clinical Guidelines’?

Accepted Answer

They are based solely on personal opinions of healthcare providers.

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They provide recommendations to optimize patient care.

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They assist practitioners in making decisions for a clinical circumstance.

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They are evidence-based statements.

Question 2

What is a Working Diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Likely causes for presenting signs and symptoms, including precipitating and maintaining factors.

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A definitive diagnosis that is confirmed through extensive testing.

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A temporary diagnosis based solely on patient history.

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An irrelevant label placed on a patient without any clinical significance.

Question 3

What is a systematic review (SR) paper and why is it helpful?

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The most reliable source of evidence to guide clinical practice, summarizing all available primary research in response to a research question.

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A collection of random opinions from various researchers.

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A single study that provides a narrow view of a specific topic.

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A document that lists all possible treatments for a condition without evaluating their effectiveness.

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of DIRECT technique procedures?

Accepted Answer

Avoid any interaction with the patient's discomfort.

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Engage the restrictive barrier.

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Apply some force to move the barrier in the direction of motion lost.

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An example is the Muscle Energy Technique.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a principle of the Strain/Counterstrain technique?

Accepted Answer

It focuses solely on aggressive manipulation of the joint.

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It shortens the muscle containing the malfunctioning muscle spindle by applying mild strain to its antagonists.

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It involves relieving spinal or joint pain by passively positioning the joint in its most comfortable position.

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Somatic dysfunction has a neuromuscular basis.