A Patient with Complaints of Lumbar/thoracic Pain Finds Relief When

question 11

Multiple Choice

A patient with complaints of lumbar/thoracic pain finds relief when lying on the involved side. What information does this convey to the therapist?

• A) The patient should be screened for possible pulmonary involvement.
• B) The patient should be screened for possible genitourinary involvement.
• C) The patient should be screened for possible gastrointestinal involvement.
• D) The patient should be screened for possible neurogenic claudication.

---

Definitions:

Flexner Report

A pivotal document from 1910 that revolutionized medical education in the United States by advocating for higher standards for medical schools and the adoption of the scientific method in research and practice.

Expert Intervention

The involvement of specialists or professionals in a process or situation in order to modify, improve, or rectify conditions.

Science Benefits

Advantages or positive outcomes resulting from the application or use of scientific knowledge and methodologies.

RBRVS

The Resource-Based Relative Value Scale, a system used to determine how much healthcare providers are paid for services based on the resources required.