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OCS Orthopedic Certified Specialist VIP Practice Exam
OCS — The OCS (Orthopedic Certified Specialist) certification is administered by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS), a component of the APTA. The exam consists of 200 multiple-choice items (150 scored, 50 unscored pilot) delivered over 4 hours, covering examination, evaluation/diagnosis, prognosis, intervention, and foundational sciences across all orthopedic regions.
29
Questions
240m
Time Limit
75.00%
To Pass
Question 1 of 29👑 VIP
A 45-year-old male office worker presents with a 3-week history of right-sided neck pain radiating into his right thumb and index finger, accompanied by numbness and tingling in those digits. He reports weakness when attempting to open jars. Cervical AROM reveals 50% restriction in right lateral flexion and extension, both of which reproduce his arm symptoms. Which cervical nerve root is most likely compromised, and what dermatome/myotome pattern supports this diagnosis?
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