What is another name for the alimentary canal?

Correct Answer:B
The alimentary canal is the passageway from the mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine and ends at the anus. This canal is also the digestive tract.

A 43 year old female client presents with pain in the right hand with episodes of pins and needles and occasional numbness. Upon inspection you notice a slight bluish discoloration of her arm and sensitivities of her right anterior neck. She claims to be under a lot of stress at work and she has been working overtime lately at a desk job typing 8-10 hours a day. What nerve bundle is the root of the cause?

Correct Answer:B
The brachial plexus is the nerve bundle that serves the arm and most of the shoulder.

Which of the following choices best describes the function of O, in the acronym S.O.A.P.?

Correct Answer:B
The O is for objective, which is based on a therapist??s visual and physical findings of the client.

Which of the following best describes HIPAA?

Correct Answer:B
HIPAA or the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, was established in 1996 to restrict access to individuals private medical records in an effort to protect patient/client rights.

The medulla oblongata and pons are part of which section of the brain?

Correct Answer:A
The brain stem which provides the sensory and motor innervations of the face and neck consists of three parts: the medulla oblongata, pons and midbrain.

Which test would you use to assess a nerve compression between the clavicle and first rib?

Correct Answer:B
Costoclavicular test is often used to determine a brachial plexus compression syndrome. The costoclavicular test is also known as the military position test since the client rotates shoulders back and thrusts chest forward much like standing at attention. The practitioner feels for changes in the radial pulse to indicate a compression syndrome.