CAC CAC Diagnosis and Patient Assessment

Question 1

Which component of the static palpation examination is most important for identifying a vertebral subluxation complex in a small animal patient?

Accepted Answer

Assessment of intersegmental joint motion and end-feel

Answer

Measurement of body weight

Answer

Evaluation of skin temperature across the whole body

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Ophthalmic examination

Question 2

When performing a veterinary chiropractic motion palpation exam on a horse, what does a 'blocked' end-feel indicate?

Accepted Answer

Restricted joint motion consistent with fixation or subluxation

Answer

Normal joint mobility

Answer

Hypermobility requiring stabilization

Answer

Fracture or luxation

Question 3

Which neurological test is most relevant during the initial assessment of a dog with suspected lumbosacral subluxation affecting nerve root function?

Accepted Answer

Patellar and withdrawal reflex testing

Answer

Corneal reflex

Answer

Pupillary light reflex

Answer

Audiometric testing

Question 4

Which gait abnormality is most consistent with thoracic limb involvement secondary to cervical spine subluxation in a dog?

Accepted Answer

Shortened cranial phase of forelimb stride with lateral cervical guarding

Answer

Hindlimb knuckling only

Answer

Bilateral hindlimb ataxia without forelimb changes

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Normal gait with vocalization

Question 5

When is radiographic evaluation most indicated before proceeding with veterinary chiropractic assessment?

Accepted Answer

When fracture, luxation, severe osteoarthritis, or neoplasia is suspected

Answer

For every routine wellness chiropractic visit

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Only when the owner requests it

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Exclusively in animals over 10 years of age

Question 6

Which finding during equine postural assessment would most strongly suggest a mid-thoracic subluxation?

Accepted Answer

Roaching or focal kyphosis at the thoracic region with local paraspinal muscle tension

Answer

Symmetric bilateral ribcage expansion

Answer

Uniformly level topline with free shoulder movement

Answer

Normal carpal flexion bilaterally