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Question 1

After several unsuccessful attempts to remove an object deep in the ear canal of an
uncooperative child, it is best to:

Answer 1

refer the patient to an otolaryngologist for removal under anesthesia.

Question 2

T/F femoral anteversion causes long-term functional problems

Answer 2

F

There is little evidence that femoral anteversion causes long-term functional problems

Question 3

femoral anteversion, Treatment and… When to perform Qx for femoral anteversion?

Answer 3

Expectant, usually solves alone.

Surgery should be reserved for children 8-10 years of age who still have cosmetically unacceptable, dysfunctional gaits.

Question 4

the most common ligament injury requiring

surgery are:

Answer 4

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears

Question 5

Patients with ________- are unable to fully extend their knee

Answer 5

patellar tendon rupture

Question 6

T/F Low urine 24-hour calcium levels or a low urine calcium to urine creatinine ratio is
characteristic of primary hyperparathyroidism.

Answer 6

F.
Low urine 24-hour calcium levels or a low urine calcium to urine creatinine ratio is NOT
characteristic of primary hyperparathyroidism. This finding should suggest familial
hypocalciuric hypercalcemia (FHH). Awareness of this condition is important to avoid
unnecessary surgery.