Other Stuff

Question 1

Absolute contraindications for HVLA

Answer 1

• Osteoporosis
• Osteomyelitis
• Fractures in the area of thrust
• Bone metastasis
• Severe rheumatoid arthritis
• Down syndrome

Question 2

Relative contrindications for HVLA

Answer 2

• Acute whiplash
• Pregnancy
• Post-surgical conditions
• Herniated nucleus pulposis
• Hemophiliacs/pateints on anticoagulants need extra caution
• Vertebral artery ischemia(+wallenberg test)

Question 3

The neuromusculoskeletal system comprises

Answer 3

60% of the body

Question 4

SA node innervation comes from

Answer 4

R T1-5

R vagus

Question 5

AV node innervation comes from

Answer 5

L T1-5

L vagus

Question 6

Increased vagal tone may come from

Answer 6

• carotid sinus massage
• irritation of the larynx
• pressure on the eye
• cold water facial immersion
• cough
• valsalva
• urination
• defecation
• inferior wall infarct
• prolonged standing/upright position
• severe pain, fright, emotional upset

Question 7

The Bezold-Jarisch Reflex leads to

Answer 7

decreased HR, vasodilation, and syncope

Question 8

The Hering-Breuer Reflex leads to

Answer 8

rapid shallow breathing that can cause a loss of fluids

Question 9

Steps of BLT

Answer 9

Disengage
Exaggeration
Balance point

Question 10

Still technique steps

Answer 10

Ease
Compress
Barrier