Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS) Practice Exam

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What is a subluxation?

  1. Complete dislocation of a bone

  2. A joint that is partially out of alignment

  3. A tendon injury

  4. A fracture of the epiphyseal plate

The correct answer is: A joint that is partially out of alignment

A subluxation refers to a joint that is partially out of alignment. This condition describes a situation where the surfaces of the joint remain in contact but are not properly aligned, which can lead to pain, instability, and dysfunction in that joint. Unlike a complete dislocation, where the joint surfaces are completely separated, a subluxation involves a degree of misalignment that can sometimes be corrected without surgical intervention. Understanding subluxation is important in fields like chiropractic care and physical therapy, where such conditions are often treated through manual manipulation or specific exercises to restore proper joint function and alignment. Conversely, the other options describe different medical conditions: a complete dislocation, tendon injury, and a fracture of the epiphyseal plate, each with distinct characteristics and implications for treatment.