Complete COMBINED NBCE Practice Test Questions and Answers Graded A Top-Graded

Bennet's - fracture of thumb, 1st metacarpal Boxer's - fracture of 2,3 metacarpals barroom - fracture of 4,5 metacarpal game keeper - avulsion fracture of thumb colle's - fracture of distal radius with posterior displacement smith's - fracture of distal radius with anterior displa...

What is the only amino acid that does not exist in either L or D form? - Glycine What are the 3 Branched Chain Amino Acids? - 1. Leucine 2. Isoleucine 3. Valine What is significant about the 3 Branched Chain Amino Acids? - They are all metabolized primarily through muscle What are the 3 a...

What is the reference structure of the vertebrae unless otherwise noted? - vertebral body What side of the segment do you contact assuming no scoliosis is present? - open wedge If scoliosis is present what side of segment do you contact? - convexity If there is a scoliosis the doctor stands...

Contraindication to ALL Modalities - Hemorrage, Infection, Malignancy (except TENS) "HIM: "HIM" - Contraindication to ALL Modalities Hemorrage, Infection, Malignancy (except TENS) Contraindications to ALL Heating - Diabetes mellitus Encapsulated Swelling Active TB Decreased Thermal Se...

A patient with a hx of thrombosis who is taking an anticoagulant presents with lower extremity muscle sorenes after hiking. Which of the following modalities is contraindicated? A. Interferential with suction B. Cryotherapy C. High-volt Pulsed Direct Current D. Low-Frequency - A. interferential...

Which subluxation hypotheses occurs most commonly in chiropractic practice? a. somatosomatic b. somatoautonomic c. neuroimmunomodulation d. psychosomatic - a. somatosomatic The intradiscal pressure is the least in which position? a. walking b. standing c. sitting d. lying prone - d. l...

A 40 year old male presents w/ posterior ankle swelling. He reports that he heard a "pop" from his ankle when he landed awkwardly after a jump. Which ortho test? - Thompson The case hx of a patient w/ Guillain Barre Syndrome is most likely to include which? - recent vaccination Which of thes...

Case History - - Identifying Data (name, age, etc.) - Chief Complaint - Present Illness (OPPQRST) - Past History - (SHITM) - Family History - Occupational History - Social History - Review of Systems Vitals - - Temperature - Pulse - Respiration - Blood Pressure - Height - Weight B...

The walls of hollow organs and some blood vessels contain this muscle tissue? Smooth Skeletal Cardiac Striated - Smooth Fibrocartilage unites bone in which of the following articulations? Hinge Symphysis Suture Saddle Joint - Symphysis Which of the following taste buds are the largest ...

Depth of UV - superficial 1-2 mm (skin) Depth of Infrared - superficial 8-10 mm (vascular) Depth of Microwave Diathermy - deep Depth of Shortwave Diathermy - deep Depth of Ultrasound - deepest! 4-8 cm Best Modality for Herpes Zoster - UV and ultrasound Best modality for Diabetes...

What motion should normally be felt when palpating for ext between atlas and occiput? - occiput and posterior arch of atlas should approximate Asymmetrical rib prominence seen during forward bending is characteristic of a __ scoliotic curvature - structural Which vitamin supplement is most app...

Which subluxation hypotheses occurs most commonly in chiropractic practice? a. somatosomatic b. somatoautonomic c. neuroimmunomodulation d. psychosomatic - a. somatosomatic The intradiscal pressure is the least in which position? a. walking b. standing c. sitting d. lying prone - d. l...

Metastatic calcification - Calcium infiltration into *normal tissue* (Hypervitaminosis D) Dystrophic calcification - Calcium infiltration into *abnormal tissue* (atherosclerosis, atheroma) Caseous degeneration - Degeneration associated with tuberculosis Enzymatic degeneration - Degeneration...