Chapter 21 Flashcards by Arely Hernandez

Amputated limbs may be placed in which of the following for transport to pathology

Mayo stand cover

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Which of the following is the hard, dense bone that surrounds the marrow cavity

Cortical

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The term c-arm refers to a

fluoroscopic machine

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Which instrument is used to remove marrow from the canal of long bones for placement of prosthesis

Intra medullary reamer

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Which type of suture would be contraindicated for attaching tendon to bone

Stainless steel

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The connections between the large bones of the skull are categorized as which type of joint

synarthrosis

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What is the term for softening of bone in children that is commonly called rickets

osteomalacia

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Which joint is an example of a ball-and-socket joint

Femur acetabular

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Which of the following statements regarding generally safe continuous tourniquet inflation time is correct

Lower extremity = 1 1/2 hrs
upper extremity =1 hour

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The action of pointing and putting a toe in the water to check the temperature would be an example of which movement

plantar flexion

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Patients in which age group are most commonly candidate for total hip arthroplasty

Over 65 years

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A bankart of version lesion involves which anatomical structure

Labrum (cartilage)

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what is a common surgical approach for Colles fracture

External fixation

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What type of cast is applied often to children and immobilizes unilateral or bilateral hips and femurs

Spica

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Which of the following is the longest bone in the upper extremity

humerus

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What is the purpose of the medial and lateral menisci of the knee

Cushioning

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All of the following are indications for total shoulder should all of the following are indications for total shoulder arthroplasty except

Moderate impingement syndrome

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Chondroma, giant cell, and osteoma are

Benign neoplasms

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What is a polymethyl methacrylate used for in Orthopedic procedures

Bone cement

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Which of the following means a partial separation or dislocation of a joint without any break in the skin

Subluxation

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Which Orthopedic instrument has the appearance of a turkey foot or Eagles Talon

Lowman bone holder

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How many stages are involved in Normal osteogenesis

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All of the following are examples of equipment used postoperatively on the patient for pain reduction or stimulation of healing factors except

Body exhaust suit

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What is a serious bone infection that may result from a compound fracture and become chronic later

Osteomyelitis

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Which device is sometimes used for achieving and maintaining the lateral position

Vacuum bean bag

Hallus valgus is a condition in which there is a turning outward from the middle found in the

Great toe

What is the name of a non-pathological small Sac that contains synovial fluid

bursa

Which of the following is a commonly used self-retaining retractor used in total hip arthroplasty procedures

charnley

Aken, Chevron, McKeever, Keller, and McBride are techniques for which lower extremity procedures

Bunionectomy

Which bone is commonly referred to as the collarbone

Clavicle

The term Orthopedics means

Straight child

Surgical repair for recurrent anterior shoulder dislocation include all of the following except

Colles

What is the outside covering of bones that provide some nourishment protection from infection

Periosteum

What tissue does the acetabular reamer remove

Cartilage

What should a surgical technologist do while the surgeon is using the oscillating saw during an open acromioplasty

Drip small amounts of irrigation on two blade to prevent overheating

Which type of fracture is characterized as partial and may result from activities such as jumping or jogging

green stick

In adults red bone marrow that produces red blood cells is mainly found in which type of bone

Flat and irregular

Which positioning device will be used for ORIF of intertrochanteric femoral fracture

fracture table

Total knee arthroplasty implant are categorized in all of the following except

Quadricompartmental

Which of the following is an acute, emergent condition of compression of neural and vascular structures, usually occurring in the upper and lower extremities following traumatic fractures

Compartmental syndrome

Which ligament of the knee keeps the femur from sliding posteriorly on the tibia and prevents hyperextension of the knee

anterior cruciate

Which of the following joints has the greatest range of motion

Glenohumeral

Which additional PPE is frequently one by sterile team members during total joint procedures to prevent possible surgical-site infections

Space or body exhaust suits

Which joint is an example of a condyloid joint

Temporomandibular

Which bone is involved in a Colles fracture

radius

The acromion process involved in the acromioclavicular joint is part of which of the following bones

scapula

Surgeons make all both Bennett and Hohmann retractors by which other names because of their shapes

cobra

Axillary nerve injury or Detachment of the deltoid from the acromion are

Serious post-op complications from open acromioplasty

What is achieved by wrapping extremity with an esmarch bandage prior to inflation of pneumatic tourniquet

Exsanguination

Which of the following factors related to the bone growth and maintenance is responsible for mineral storage and utilization

hormonal

Patellar tendon, iliotibial band, and semitendinosus tendon are examples of

Autografts for ACL repair

Which of the following is a long bone that is the largest in the human body

femur

Which of the following is not a bone of the pelvis

femur

Which condition is commonly known as bow-legged

Genu varum

What should the surgical technologist have ready to clean bone or tissue from rongeur

laps

What type of bone is the patella

sesamoid

What is the medical term for a bony preeminence projecting from a bone, as in a bunion

exostosis

Which tendon is the thickest and strongest in the body

achilles

Which instrument is used frequently in arthroscopies to examine and manipulate internal structures

blunt probe

Which bone of the lower extremity is commonly known as the shin bone

tibia

Carpal and tarsal bones are classified as which type of bone

short

Liston knife, Gigli saw, and Satterlee saw are examples of instruments used for which type of procedure

amputation

Which of the following describes the appearance of a stellate bone fracture

* asterisk

Which positioning device is frequently used for femoral nailing with leg traction and allows for placement of the c-arm

fracture table

Which piece of equipment is not attached to the arthroscope

powered shaver

Which method of reducing a fracture carries the highest potential for surgical site infection

Open reduction, internal fixation or compound comminuted fracture

Which medium is frequently used in arthroscopies where the ESU may be used for hemostasis

Lactated ringers

Who's instructions for cleaning, lubricating, and sterilizing powered Orthopedic instrumentation must be followed

Manufacturers

Which mineral is stored in the bones and constantly being removed to maintain necessary blood levels

calcium

Which of the following pathologies is related to a specific autoimmune process that attacks the joints in the body

A common system for instrumentation for open reduction of hip fractures is DHS comma which stands for

Dynamic hip screw

What is the name of the deep, round fossa of the hip joint

acetabulum

Which portion of the femur articulates with the acetabulum

head

In which anatomical structure is the patella contained

Quadriceps tendon

All of the following are examples of devices used to Anchor both ends of the ACL graft except

Steinman pins

Cannulated screws and nails are designed to follow the path created by a

guide pin

In which joint would a bucket handle tear be found

knee

Which component of an arthroscopy system is specific to Orthopedics and differs from most laparoscopy/MIS systems

Powered shaving system

The infraspinatus, teres minor, subscapularis, and supraspinatus muscles collectively comprise the

rotator cuff

The proximal end of the radius and C1 and C2 vertebrae are examples of which type of diarthrosis

pivot

What is the most common cause of bone fractures

trauma

What is the medical term for spongy bone

cancellous

Where is the area of active bone growth

Epiphyseal plate

Which hormone stimulates osteoclasts to break down bone and increase reabsorption of calcium when serum levels are low

Parathyroid

Patients diagnosed with shoulder impingement syndrome would likely undergo

acromioplasty

Which of the following would be increased on a an analyst and indicative of a malignant neoplasm of bone marrow

bence jones protein

What is the term for small, loose bodies in the knee that are constant irritants and may cause excess synovial production, pain, and locking up

joint mice

Rush, ender, russell-taylor, trigen, and kuntscher are examples of flexible, standard, or titanium femoral:

nails

In which stage or normal bone healing is there bridging of the fracture site, and cartilage and immature bone provide support

callus formation