California Self-Insurance Examination Practice Flashcards

A comprehensive set of vocabulary flashcards based on the California Self-Insurance Examination prep transcript, covering medical terminology, anatomical locations, and Permanent Disability (PD) rating principles.

Scaphoid Bone

Also known as the Navicular bone, it is located in the hand or wrist and is critical for joint motion and stability.

Aphakia

The removal of the natural eye lens, defined in the eye section of the Old PD Manual.

Lacrimal Bone

A bone located in the face that supports the lacrimal apparatus, which secretes tears to lubricate the eyes.

Arthroplasty

The surgical repair of a joint, such as a shoulder, hip, or knee replacement.

Diplopia

A medical term for double vision.

Lacrimation

Excessive tearing resulting from eye injury or irritation.

Conjunctivitis

Inflammation involving the lining of the eye.

Fibromyalgia

A condition characterized by chronic widespread pain and fatigue.

Otitis Media

An infection involving the middle ear.

Pronation

Rotation of the forearm so that the palm faces down.

Supination

Rotation of the forearm so that the palm faces up.

Dorsiflexion

The upward flexion of the foot.

Plantar Flexion

Foot movement where the toes and foot flex downward toward the sole.

Calcis

The medical term for the heel bone.

Latissimus Dorsi

A large muscle located in the back.

Radiculopathy

Nerve irritation that causes radiating pain into the arms or legs.

Osteochondritis

Inflammation that affects both the bone and the cartilage.

Trapezius

A muscle where an injury typically involves the neck.

Osteoarthritis

The most common type of arthritis, characterized by cartilage loss and joint space narrowing.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

A condition involving the compression of the Median nerve.

Vertebrae

The $33$ bones of the spine, consisting of $7$ cervical, $12$ thoracic, $5$ lumbar, $5$ sacral, and $4$ coccygeal.

Scapula

The shoulder blade which connects the clavicle to the humerus.

Spondylolysis

A stress fracture occurring in the small bony arch of the vertebrae.

Spondylolisthesis

The sliding of a vertebrae forward or backward over the one above or below it.

Spondylitis

Inflammation occurring in the vertebrae, a form of arthritis.

Nucleus Pulposus

The gelatinous-like substance found inside a spinal disc.

Ganglion Cyst

A fluid-filled lump, often on the hand or wrist, located near a joint.

Weight-Bearing Bones

The Tibia and Femur are the primary bones for supporting body weight.

Synovial Fluid

A thick fluid in the joints that lubricates for smooth motion and cushions against bone-on-bone contact.

Paresthesia

A burning or prickling sensation, often described as pins and needles, felt in the extremities.

Arthrodesis

The surgical fixation or stabilization of a joint by an orthopedic surgeon.

Ankylosis

Abnormal stiffening and immobility of a joint caused by the fusion of bones from injury or disease.

Colles Fracture

A complete fracture of the radius bone close to the wrist, commonly referred to as a broken wrist.

Pott’s Fracture

A type of broken ankle involving the bony parts of the ankle, usually occurring from a bad sprain.

Doheny Fracture

A medical term for a fracture involving multiple fingers.

Zygoma

A bone located in the face.

Metacarpus

The part of the skeletal structure associated with the hand.

Olecranon

An anatomical structure located in the elbow.

Illium

An anatomical structure located in the hip.

Aorta

The largest artery in the human body.

Comminuted Fracture

A type of bone fracture where the bone is broken or crushed into small pieces.

WPI

Whole Person Impairment; the standard unit used for ratings in the $2005$ PD Rating Manual.

FEC Factor

The Future Earning Capacity adjustment factor; for dates of injury on or after $1/01/13$, it is always $1.4$.

SB 863

Legislation stating there shall be no increases in impairment ratings for sleep dysfunction, sexual dysfunction, or psychiatric disorder arising from a physical injury for DOI on or after $1/1/13$.

GAF Scale

The Global Assessment of Functioning scale, used to determine WPI for psychiatric impairment.

Pyramiding

An unrealistic rating result from adding PD factors without considering relative severity; total PD cannot exceed $100.00000000000001$%.

Minimal Pain

Pain that constitutes an annoyance but causes no handicap in performance; it is not a ratable disability.

Slight Pain

Pain that can be tolerated but causes some handicap in the performance of the activity producing the pain.

Moderate Pain

Pain that can be tolerated but causes a marked handicap in the performance of an activity.

Severe Pain

Pain that precludes the activity that produces the pain.

Occasional Frequency

Defined as occurring $25.0$% of the time.

Intermittent Frequency

Defined as occurring $50.0$% of the time.

Frequent Frequency

Defined as occurring $75.0$% of the time.

Constant Frequency

Defined as occurring $100.0$% of the time.