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AIM Physiotherapy Program
Level One Module One
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1. Which of the following is considered a red flag finding for spinal infection?
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Increasing back pain
Abnormal fatigue with usual tasks
Spinal surgery over ten months ago
Pain at night especially when turning in bed
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2. Which is a potential complication of cauda equina syndrome if left untreated?
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Temporary loss of bladder control
Permanent paralysis of the legs
Back pain
Infection
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3. A 63-year-old postmenopausal woman with a history of breast cancer 5 years ago and mastectomy presents with a report of sharp pain in her midback. The pain started after she lifted her 2-year-old granddaughter 3 days ago. Tylenol seems to help but the pain is keeping her awake at night. Once she wakes up, she cannot find a comfortable position to go back to sleep. Which spinal pathology should she be screened for?
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Spinal fracture
Spinal-infection
Spinal metastases
Spinal metastases and spinal fracture
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4. A 55-year-old man presents with progressive weakness in his legs, difficulty with bowel and bladder control. He also reports an unfamiliar back pain and has a history of prostate cancer within the last 5 years. What is the most likely cause for his symptoms?
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Metastatic cancer spreading to the spine
Cauda equina syndrome
Traumatic spinal injury
Disc herniation
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Which of the following is considered a red flag finding for spinal infection?
You answered: {radio-1}
Correct answer: Abnormal fatigue with usual tasks
Which is a potential complication of cauda equina syndrome if left untreated?
You answered: {radio-2}
Correct answer: Permanent paralysis of the legs
A 63-year-old postmenopausal woman with a history of breast cancer 5 years ago and mastectomy presents with a report of sharp pain in her midback. The pain started after she lifted her 2-year-old granddaughter 3 days ago. Tylenol seems to help but the pain is keeping her awake at night. Once she wakes up, she cannot find a comfortable position to go back to sleep. Which spinal pathology should she be screened for?
You answered: {radio-3}
Correct answer: Spinal metastases and spinal fracture
A 55-year-old man presents with progressive weakness in his legs, difficulty with bowel and bladder control. He also reports an unfamiliar back pain and has a history of prostate cancer within the last 5 years. What is the most likely cause for his symptoms?
You answered: {radio-4}
Correct answer: Metastatic cancer spreading to the spine
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