Part 2 Boards Review - General

Clonus is an example of

Which is the generally accepted correct measurement range for the stated vital function (assuming pt is awake/at rest)?

A patient has been previously diagnosed with hypothyroidism. Which inspection finding is LEAST likely?

DeMussette’s sign is _____ and is associated with _____

Thin patient with barrel chest, pursed lips, use of accessory respiratory muscles. Tripod position & hyperresonant chest

M/C causes of megaloblastosis are

Which is NOT true when differentiating muscular disuse atrophy from neurogenic atrophy?

Blue coloration around the umbilicus is evident of

Earliest sign of renal parenchymal disease

Palpation of a healthy prostate gland should feel

Which set of vital signs is consistent with hypovolemic shock?

Which can be performed from the first encounter with the patient to the end of the patient’s visit?

Hair samples are still considered an accurate method to assess for:

Scrotal exam reveals a nontender mass adjacent to the testis that transilluminates. Finding is descriptive of:

Bronchial breath sounds heard over the right lung base is indicative of

Which clinical pattern would be least valuable to warn of the development of a thoracic neurofibroma?

BEST method to test motor strength of the Hypoglossal nerve (CN 12)

B/L and asymmetrical loss of pain and temp sensations but normal function of all other sensory modalities

Which makes the diagnosis of myocardial infarction more likely in a patient with chest pain?

Visible peristalsis is probably accompanied by which other finding

Abdomen finding of tortuous and dilated superficial veins radiating toward chest from umbilical region is termed:

The auscultatory gap is defined as

The part of the case history that describes the circumstances surrounding the patent’s primary reason for the visit

“Borborygmi” would most likely be detected during

The temporal pattern of a disease or condition is more significant for distinguishing which type of headaches?

Hematemesis is usually indicative of bleeding from which structure?

Which best describes objectivity when interviewing a patient?

Korsakoff’s syndrome will MOST likely be associated with which condition?

MOST likely dx in a patient with unexplained cough and hemoptysis?

Which is the primary diagnostic blood test for acute pancreatitis?

Murphy’s sign

Where is the “autonomous zone” for the axillary nerve?

Which lab test aids in confirming the diagnosis of myasthenia gravis?

Which is an associated complication of celiac disease, which manifests as a skin rash?

What is Kussmaul breathing and which condition is most commonly associated?

Which primarily relates to EMPHYSEMA, when comparing chronic bronchitis with emphysema?

Nerve condition velocity/EMG studies of motor nerves are NOT able to differentiate:

Imaging that aids in confirming the diagnosis of renal cysts

A patient’s breath has an odd musty odor to it. This may indicate

M/C cause of pancreatitis?

A respiratory rate of _____ would be considered within normal limits for a 28 yo man.

Sherrington’s law of reciprocal inhibition help explains:

Which disease processes often present with premonitory symptoms?

Raynaud’s phenomenon is most likely associated with which condition

Palpatory systolic BP may be determined:

Auscultation of the neck region would NOT be helpful to identify _____

Which is the quickest preferred measure for a child’s temp?

The “pulse pressure” is:

Which does NOT apply to lower crossed postural syndrome?

A peripheral mononeuropathy (neuropraxia) would NOT include

SOB that begins when an individual lies down is

55 yo man with history of uncontrolled hypertension and atherosclerosis. Has a pulsation mass left to abdomen midline.

“Capsular pattern” of the cervical spine

“Flail chest” is most likely to be seen along with which

Which is expected in a patient with hemolytic anemia and normal functioning kidneys, intestines and liver?

Xanthelasmas are indicative of

Which is NOT considered an autoimmune disorder?

What is the most risky type of question that the interviewer can ask?

Normal vertical span of the liver at the midclavicular line

Which is the preferred way of insuring about precipitating factors of a patient’s chest pain?

A neurologic “deficit” and “release” phenomenon may both help localized a motor system lesion. Which is true?

An “auscultatory gap” might be noticed while:

A decreased RBC count, decreased hemoglobin concentration and increased MCV may be caused by:

Chronic nerve root disease may render innervated muscles tender to the touch due to

The muscles that allow for the ability to “heel walk” are innervated by which nerve?

A patient who admits to having long-term, undiagnosed infection with syphilis, the fingernails are expected to appear:

What color is icterus? (Jaundice)

Most likely diagnosis in a man with lower abdominal pain & U/L scrotal enlargement when upright

Which exam finding would NOT be a sign of emphysema?

Which is most consistent with cirrhosis of the liver?

Which may cause elevated lymphocyte count and depressed neutrophil count in a patient?

A patient with known chronic venous obstruction in a thigh or leg, you would NOT expect what in the affected extremity?

Which offers a theoretical rational for chiropractic care of the child with inner ear fluid build-up?

Which most reliably increases the probability that a complaint of episodic chest pain is due to myocardial ischemia?

Infant with periodic colicky pain, vomiting, and rectal bleeding (red current jelly poop) is termed:

MOST characteristic of GERD compared with other esophageal disorders?

Which is the definition of respect during a patient interview?

“Bull’s-eye lesion” can be found in which condition

Patient develops jaundice with no other symptoms. Which is the primary suspicion?

Spinal nerve root compression will reveal the most sensory deficit in what part of the dermatome?

Unintentional weight gain can be a clinical manifestation of which condition?

MOST likely dx in a patient with rapid development of chest pain, cough, sputum, high fever and dyspnea?

Which would be evident with an upper motor lesion?

A patient has a large smooth goiter with exophthalmos. Which exam findings would be expected in this patient?

What is the characteristic differentiation between spasmotic torticollis (ST) and wry neck (capsular joint sprain)?

In virtually all cases, a patient with nephrolithiasis will have:

Carpal tunnel syndrome is NOT an associated complication of which condition?

Patient complains of pharyngitis. Which DECREASES the probability of “strep” throat?

Sharp substernal pain, worse with laying supine or coughs, SOB, rapid pulse, recent viral respiratory infection

Which is most likely to lead to a pulmonary embolism?

Which is typical of acute cholecystitis but is NOT typical of acute cholelithiasis?

A pale optic cup that is greater than 1/2 of the optic disc diameter is characteristic of

Cold water ear irrigation would normally cause:

Increased fremitus and no tracheal deviation are usually physical exam findings associated with

Patient’s tongue deviates to the left when sticking it out. Where is most likely the lesion site?

Inadequate intake of which vitamin may lead to pellagra?

Upon squeezing a patient’s calf, the Ipsilateral foot may be seen to plantarflex. This should be interpreted as a:

“Lead-pipe” rigidity is most commonly associated with which condition?

What neurologic bladder pattern would be present if a patient developed bladder symptoms with thoracic neurofibroma?

When determining whether the trachea is midline, which is evaluated?