National Board of Chiropractic Examiners (NBCE) Practice Test

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Using a side posture spinous contact adjustment to correct L4 fixed in left rotation, the doctor stands to the ________________ side of the table and stabilizes with the _______________ hand.

Right, left
Left, right
Left, left
Right, right

The correct answer is: Right, left

In the context of performing a side posture spinous contact adjustment for a patient with L4 fixed in left rotation, the doctor needs to position themselves appropriately to facilitate the adjustment effectively. By standing on the right side of the table, the doctor aligns their body mechanics for optimal leverage and control during the adjustment. When stabilizing with the left hand, the doctor uses it to hold the patient's pelvis or sacrum, providing a stable base while the adjusting hand (likely the right) will deliver the thrust to the specific spinous process of L4. This hand positioning allows for proper alignment and application of force in the corrective maneuver, enhancing safety and efficacy during the adjustment. Therefore, the answer indicating that the doctor stands on the right side of the table, stabilizing with the left hand, accurately reflects the necessary technique for safely and effectively correcting the left rotation of L4.