Maryland Chiropractic Assistant Practice Test

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• When using electrical muscle stimulation on a trigger point, what polarity should be used?
• What is one of the complications that can arise if subluxation is left untreated?
• What is a ligament that runs along the side of the knee joint called?
• Which eye structure may be torn by trauma leading to vision complaints?
• What field of study does Physiological Therapeutics belong to?
• If a parent must leave during their child's treatment, what is the appropriate response?
• What is the maximum treatment time for ice massage?
• Where is bile created in the body?
• How is subluxation typically assessed by chiropractors?
• Which condition is indicated by the lateral curvature of the spine?
• What is the preset temperature range for paraffin units to safely apply paraffin to the skin?
• If a patient experiences a strong "itchy" sensation after using a G-5 device, what is the likely cause?
• What happens to the retina in a traumatic injury?
• Which approved method is recommended for destroying old patient records?
• Which of the following types of currents are included under High Frequency Currents?
• Before becoming a chiropractic assistant, what basic requirement regarding training must the applicant fulfill?
• Which of the following best defines 'homeostasis' in human physiology?
• What is one of the primary functions of the hypothenar muscle?
• Which plane divides the body into right and left parts?
• Which therapies are known to potentially cause burns if misused?
• Increased tissue temperature and erythema result from the vasodilation of what?
• For which type of conditions is short waves diathermy most effective?
• In S.O.A.P. notes format, where would a patient's range of motion be documented?
• Resistance in an electrical circuit is measured in which unit?
• What mechanical action does positional traction primarily seek to achieve?
• What is a general characteristic of human muscle?
• What does myology study?
• Where must a CA license be displayed?
• What does T.E.N.S. provide during therapy?
• As a chiropractic assistant, what is your role if office procedures are not clear due to your chiropractor's absence?
• What role does the diaphragm play in respiration?
• What is a hematoma?
• What is the purpose of using a "frequency sweep" in interferential therapy?
• When treating a superficial injury with ultrasound, which frequency is the best parameter to select?
• Which type of nerves carries impulses from the skin to the central nervous system?
• What two components make up the Central Nervous System?
• Enlargement of which gland is a common cause of urinary complications?
• What muscle forms the bottom of the thoracic cavity?
• Which of the following is not a characteristic of a neutron?
• Which of the following best describes the function of the Atlas vertebra?
• What does the term 'lateral' refer to in anatomy?
• What does the root "leuko" mean in medical terminology?
• What lines the nervous system?
• What physical mechanisms are involved in the process of heat exchange along with radiation?
• What sensation is likely if the stimulation is excessive during therapy?
• Which therapy is least likely to control edema effectively?
• What does eversion of the foot involve?
• What penalty may a chiropractic assistant face for not maintaining a current mailing address?
• Where is the Sacrum bone located in the human body?
• What might be a potential risk of using modalities on patients with compromised vascular conditions?
• In which region of the body is the mediastinum located?
• Which area of the body is most commonly associated with subluxations?
• What does the Peripheral Nervous System consist of?
• According to the Inverse Square Law, what happens to the intensity of a light source if the distance to the patient is halved?
• What describes the structural composition of the human body?
• What condition is primarily treated using a Wood's lamp?
• Which of the following structures is not part of the axial skeleton?
• How many cranial bones are present in the adult skull?
• What does the optic nerve primarily do?
• If you develop a severe addiction that affects your ability to practice, what should you do?
• Which statement about a paraffin bath is true?
• Which of the following best describes a common symptom associated with subluxation?
• In which context would 'subluxation' be most commonly discussed?
• What is peristalsis?
• What constitutes a valid basis for a CA's operations within a chiropractic office?
• What effect does cryotherapy have on blood vessels?
• Which medical specialty focuses on the heart?
• What is the appropriate response if a father requests detailed information about his 19-year-old daughter’s medical records?
• Low volt electrotherapy is defined as using less than how many volts with an average current of 1-30 mA?
• Which of the following would be a suitable action if a patient requests medical advice over the phone?
• Which term describes a therapeutic procedure using electrical currents?
• What is the primary function of the digestive system?
• What tissue primarily covers the outer surface of the eye?
• What are common goals of traction therapy?
• What type of supervision is required when demonstrating exercises to patients?
• What does the septum do in the heart?
• Which of the following best describes the role of osteoclasts during bone healing?
• Which bodily system is primarily responsible for the absorption of nutrients?
• What kind of fracture is commonly seen in adolescent athletes?
• What are the common methods used to apply superficial therapeutic heat?
• What does conduction refer to in the context of thermal therapy?
• What frequency range is regarded as best for treating chronic cervical spine pain?
• What are endorphins?
• What is considered a strong fibrous layer of the protective membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord?
• What should a CA do if they are directed by the supervising chiropractor to perform a task violating Board regulations?
• If your supervising chiropractor leaves for a home emergency, what are you allowed to do according to regulations?
• What is the definition of 'tissue' in a biological context?
• What is the cornea?
• What role do stimulating hormones play in the body?
• What role does the pancreas play in the human body?
• What is the term for the fundamental unit of all living things?
• What is a sprain?
• Which of the following parts is included in the axial skeleton?
• What does the prefix "hyper-" indicate in medical terminology?
• What is inflammation in the context of the human body?
• In medical terms, what does the root "physi" signify?
• In electrotherapy, high voltage therapy is primarily used for which condition?
• What is the primary purpose of a hot pack in therapy?
• How long does the soft tissue acute inflammatory stage usually last?
• Which part of the small intestine is primarily responsible for food absorption?
• What usually causes burns in electrotherapy?
• What does evaporation refer to in the context of heat exchange?
• According to Maryland Regulations, how long must patient records be kept?
• What is the number of fused vertebrae in the sacral spine?
• When treating edema, what high volt pulse setting should be used?
• When Dr. Avery is late, what routine task can you carry out at his request?
• What is phagocytosis best described as?
• What system controls the secretion of hormones in the body?
• What type of heat transfer technique is most effective for treating deep tissue injuries?
• What does voltage refer to in an electric context?
• Which nerve is vital to vision?
• Which of the following is a general physiologic effect of electric muscle stimulation?
• A CA may take a patient’s height and weight under which conditions?
• What is Ramp Time in relation to electrical stimulation?
• Volts are a measurement of what?
• If a board investigator calls for information, what is the correct action to take?
• In an electric circuit, what does a higher resistance imply?
• What does traction refer to in chiropractic treatment?
• What is the definition of 'fossa' in anatomical terms?
• What does the term articulation refer to in anatomy?
• Which organ is the largest collection of lymphatic tissue in the body?
• What effect does continuous application of electrical stimulation have on edema?
• What role does the nervous system play in relation to subluxation?
• What happens to the flow of electrons when resistance increases?
• What effect does cryotherapy have on inflammation?
• Which of the following is NOT a contraindication for using a hot pack?
• What is scoliosis characterized by?
• How often must CAs renew their registrations?
• How many pairs of spinal nerves are typically found in the human body?
• Which therapy modality uses alternating current to stimulate muscles?
• What is the role of the hypothenar muscle?
• What type of therapy do high volt systems most effectively address?
• What fraction of a patient's body weight is necessary to overcome frictional forces in their lower body for traction?
• What type of electrical current consists of sine waves of constant amplitude but different frequencies from two sources?
• How many chambers does the heart have?
• How many vertebrae are found in the cervical spine?
• What action should be taken if the supervising chiropractor is not present and a patient requires treatment?
• Which treatment is contraindicated for a patient with peripheral artery disease?
• What is a neutron best characterized as?
• What is the function of hormones released by the endocrine system?
• What is the function of the thenar muscle in the hand?
• Electrotherapy can be primarily used to assist in what aspect of patient care?
• What should be done if your supervising chiropractor appears intoxicated?
• Why is it important to maintain patient privacy when dealing with medical records?
• What does voltage refer to in the context of electrotherapy?
• What is superficial pain characterized by?
• When treating patients, what is the responsibility when an incident occurs that requires board notification?
• Who is credited as the founder of modern chiropractic?
• What is a common misconception about subluxations?
• What action should you avoid if your supervising chiropractor is not present in the office?
• What does the acronym C.B.A.N. stand for in cold therapy?
• What is the primary function of an axon in a neuron?
• What is the carrier frequency for Russian stimulation?
• What is the primary function of osteoclasts in the bone structure?
• What is the primary function of the retina?
• When managing medical records, what is considered best practice?
• What is a potential consequence of untreated plantar warts?
• What are nephrons?
• What is one of the primary effects of Short Wave Diathermy?
• What type of current is described as low voltage, low amperage, and low frequency alternating symmetrical current?
• What is the term for a cut that divides the body into right and left halves?
• Which is NOT an effect of electric muscle stimulation?
• What term describes the bones that make up the fingers?
• What is an expected outcome of a successful chiropractic adjustment aimed at correcting a subluxation?
• What is the function of mesentery tissue in the small intestines?
• Which term describes the redness associated with skin irritation?
• Which part of the eye helps in the proper focusing of images onto the retina?
• What is the maximum weight allowed in cervical traction?
• What is a common method used by chiropractors to correct subluxations?
• How many vertebrae are present in the thoracic spine?
• What does the term 'subluxation' refer to in chiropractic care?
• How many hours of Continuing Education are required for CAs to qualify for renewing their registrations?
• What does the dura mater represent in the central nervous system?
• When is it permissible to deviate from the established treatment protocols?
• What is the purpose of a coupling cushion in ultrasound therapy?
• What does DC stand for in electrotherapy?
• What common condition is caused by viruses and affects the skin?
• Which area refers to the back of the head?
• What does the term analgesia refer to?
• Which of the following describes the cardiovascular and lymphatic systems?
• What is the term for heat that is induced by electric currents in physical therapy?
• What is defined as the rupture of human bone?
• When treating small superficial areas like fingers with ultrasound, what is the best frequency to use?
• What are ganglia in the context of the nervous system?
• What characterizes isometric exercises?
• Which ultrasound frequency is best for treating deep fibrotic conditions?
• Which current is known for being continuous, direct, unidirectional, and low voltage?
• What is homeostasis?
• What are erythrocytes commonly known as?
• Subluxation can affect which systems of the body?
• How many layers of toweling should be used when applying hot packs?
• When should Hubbard tanks be cleaned and sterilized?
• What is one of the primary goals of chiropractic care when addressing subluxation?
• Short waves diathermy is particularly useful for which aspect of treatment?
• What is the primary purpose of compression therapy?
• What is one of the main functions of human skin?
• What type of movement is characterized by the sole of the foot turning inward?
• Chronic pain is defined as pain that lasts for how long?
• What technique involves placing a patient on their side with a pillow roll underneath to allow the spine to straighten?
• What is the best method for transferring heat deep into the body?
• What role does the ciliary body play in eye function?
• What anatomical feature does the diaphragm separate?
• Phonophoresis is a technique primarily used for what purpose?
• Which muscle originates from the sternum and attaches to the mastoid process?
• Which professional is primarily responsible for diagnosing and treating subluxations?
• In what year was chiropractic founded?
• How long does it typically take for maximum heat from a hot pack to reach the patient?
• In phonophoresis, what is typically driven into the skin using ultrasound?
• What can cause the sclera of the eye to become jaundiced?
• The first phase of a soft tissue injury typically lasts how long?
• What is a common characteristic of diathermy units?
• At which frequencies is therapeutic ultrasound almost always applied?
• Which type of joint is most mobile in the human body?
• Which of these is NOT part of electrotherapy practice?
• What is the recommended treatment schedule for muscle strengthening with Russian Stimulation?
• What function does the sternocleidomastoid muscle have?
• What is the expected outcome of increasing the distance between electrodes in interferential therapy?
• Which of the following is a contraindication for electrical stimulation?
• If the supervising chiropractor has not yet arrived and a patient is scheduled for treatment, what should the CA do?
• What field of science is concerned with the structure of the human body?
• What is a nociceptor?
• What should a chiropractic assistant do if they are unsure about a procedure during a patient's treatment?
• Which organs are part of the digestive system?
• What is the focus of physical therapy interventions that involve heat exchange?
• What term is used to refer to cold in therapeutic contexts?
• When can low-level laser therapy be used on a patient?
• What is the purpose of mobilization in chiropractic therapy?
• Which of the following describes the characteristic of Sinusoidal Current?
• What is the purpose of the stretch reflex?
• Which component does not belong to the Central Nervous System?
• Involuntary muscle contractions that move food through the digestive tract are known as what?
• For high voltage therapy, what is the recommended pps setting for acute pain modulation?
• What should be documented in the “Subjective” section of S.O.A.P. notes?
• What is the primary function of thyroxine?
• How long should ultrasound treatments not exceed for effective therapy?
• What does the term "watts" refer to in the context of ultrasound therapy?
• Which of the following structures is primarily involved in the absorption of nutrients?
• Which type of receptor is specifically associated with pain sensation?
• Which treatment method is commonly used to address subluxations?
• In the case of unauthorized tasks, reporting misconduct is essential. What should the CA do if the supervisor insists on violating regulations?
• What should a chiropractic assistant do if they notice a patient is dissatisfied with care?
• Can electrical stimulation be used on patients with pacemakers?
• What is the role of the endocrine system?
• What term describes the flow of electrons in a circuit?
• What type of current waveform is generally used in electrical stimulation?
• Acute inflammation of soft tissue typically lasts for how many hours?
• What action should you take if you overhear colleagues joking about a patient's accent?
• How can the frequency of electrical current be expressed?
• An electron is defined as which type of particle?
• What is a common outcome after electrical stimulation treatment?
• Identifying a subluxation is important because it can lead to which of the following?
• What is the carrier frequency used in Russian Stimulation?
• According to Ohm's Law, the delivered energy is related to which factor?
• What is a key function of endorphins in the human body?
• What task may you perform if Dr. Jones is late and patients arrive?
• Under what circumstances may a CA assist in low-level laser therapy?
• What does the term anterior refer to in anatomical positioning?
• How does direct supervision impact the application of hot and cold packs?
• Which type of current is best suited for stimulating muscle contraction?
• Which artery is known as the largest in the human body?
• Which tissue conducts electricity the best?
• Under what condition can hot and cold packs be applied?
• What is the best action when a foreign-born patient has limited English proficiency?
• Which frequency range is considered best for treating acute lumbar disc syndrome?
• Which characteristic is NOT typically associated with subluxation?
• What type of currents can be considered as low frequency currents?
• In anatomical terms, what does 'medial' mean in reference to body parts?
• Which type of tissue covers body surfaces and cavities?
• What are cilia responsible for?
• What does erythema refer to?
• Which condition involves applying electrical stimulation over an affected area?
• What distinguishes a synovial joint?
• If Dr. Jones leaves but puts Dr. Smith in charge, what is the status of your ability to work with patients?
• When considering electrical stimulation, which characteristic is essential for practitioners to know?
• To prevent patient accommodation to the IFC current, which inferential technique is recommended?
• What is the appropriate action when Ms. Davis, who has active AIDS/HIV, calls for an appointment?
• Which vertebra is known as the Atlas?
• What is the best coupling medium for ultrasound therapy?
• In a situation where there is potential patient harm, what is your immediate responsibility?
• In what position is a patient who is supine lying?
• Which of the following describes a low frequency alternating current?
• How many hours of jurisprudence must a chiropractic assistant applicant complete?
• Which term describes a position towards the back of the body?
• What is the required level of CPR for chiropractic assistants?
• How long must the first portion of a CA’s training be spent observing procedures?
• Which statement describes the role of electrical stimulation in pain management?
• What does the prefix "hypo-" generally signify?
• Which type of manipulation is classified as grade 5 mobilization?
• What is the term for using a 4-pole IFC technique to electronically control the therapy site?
• What type of muscle operates under involuntary control?
• How many hours of in-service training must be completed to qualify as a registered CA?
• High volt stimulation is best used for what purpose?
• Which gland is responsible for producing stimulating hormones?
• What does the term pulse rate indicate?
• What type of particle is referred to as a proton?
• Where in the human body would you typically find fibrocartilage?
• Which type of therapy is recommended for acute inflammation and edema?
• How should you respond if a fellow CA is using marijuana during their lunch break and shows signs of impairment?
• What type of glands are the submandibular glands?
• Which anatomical area does the term 'axillary' pertain to?
• What does subluxation refer to in chiropractic terms?
• Where is vitreous fluid primarily found?
• What effect does placing the electrodes farther apart in interferential therapy have on penetration depth?
• Within what timeframe must a CA applicant complete all required hours and examinations?