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Chapter 21 Flashcards

1
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Amputated limbs may be placed in which of the following for transport to pathology

A

Mayo stand cover

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2
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Which of the following is the hard, dense bone that surrounds the marrow cavity

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Cortical

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3
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The term c-arm refers to a

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fluoroscopic machine

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

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Intra medullary reamer

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5
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Which type of suture would be contraindicated for attaching tendon to bone

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Stainless steel

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

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synarthrosis

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

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osteomalacia

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

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Femur acetabular

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9
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Which of the following statements regarding generally safe continuous tourniquet inflation time is correct

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

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10
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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

A

plantar flexion

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11
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Patients in which age group are most commonly candidate for total hip arthroplasty

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Over 65 years

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12
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A bankart of version lesion involves which anatomical structure

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Labrum (cartilage)

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13
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what is a common surgical approach for Colles fracture

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External fixation

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14
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What type of cast is applied often to children and immobilizes unilateral or bilateral hips and femurs

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Spica

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15
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Which of the following is the longest bone in the upper extremity

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humerus

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16
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What is the purpose of the medial and lateral menisci of the knee

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Cushioning

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17
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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

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Moderate impingement syndrome

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18
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Chondroma, giant cell, and osteoma are

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Benign neoplasms

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19
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What is a polymethyl methacrylate used for in Orthopedic procedures

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Bone cement

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20
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Which of the following means a partial separation or dislocation of a joint without any break in the skin

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Subluxation

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21
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Which Orthopedic instrument has the appearance of a turkey foot or Eagles Talon

A

Lowman bone holder

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22
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How many stages are involved in Normal osteogenesis

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5

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23
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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

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Body exhaust suit

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24
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What is a serious bone infection that may result from a compound fracture and become chronic later

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Osteomyelitis

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25
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Which device is sometimes used for achieving and maintaining the lateral position

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Vacuum bean bag

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26
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Hallus valgus is a condition in which there is a turning outward from the middle found in the

A

Great toe

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27
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What is the name of a non-pathological small Sac that contains synovial fluid

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bursa

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28
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Which of the following is a commonly used self-retaining retractor used in total hip arthroplasty procedures

A

charnley

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29
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Aken, Chevron, McKeever, Keller, and McBride are techniques for which lower extremity procedures

A

Bunionectomy

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30
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Which bone is commonly referred to as the collarbone

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Clavicle

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31
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The term Orthopedics means

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Straight child

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32
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Surgical repair for recurrent anterior shoulder dislocation include all of the following except

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Colles

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33
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What is the outside covering of bones that provide some nourishment protection from infection

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Periosteum

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34
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What tissue does the acetabular reamer remove

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Cartilage

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35
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What should a surgical technologist do while the surgeon is using the oscillating saw during an open acromioplasty

A

Drip small amounts of irrigation on two blade to prevent overheating

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36
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Which type of fracture is characterized as partial and may result from activities such as jumping or jogging

A

green stick

37
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In adults red bone marrow that produces red blood cells is mainly found in which type of bone

A

Flat and irregular

38
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Which positioning device will be used for ORIF of intertrochanteric femoral fracture

A

fracture table

39
Q

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

A

Quadricompartmental

40
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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

A

Compartmental syndrome

41
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Which ligament of the knee keeps the femur from sliding posteriorly on the tibia and prevents hyperextension of the knee

A

anterior cruciate

42
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Which of the following joints has the greatest range of motion

A

Glenohumeral

43
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Which additional PPE is frequently one by sterile team members during total joint procedures to prevent possible surgical-site infections

A

Space or body exhaust suits

44
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Which joint is an example of a condyloid joint

A

Temporomandibular

45
Q

Which bone is involved in a Colles fracture

A

radius

46
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The acromion process involved in the acromioclavicular joint is part of which of the following bones

A

scapula

47
Q

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

A

cobra

48
Q

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

A

Serious post-op complications from open acromioplasty

49
Q

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

A

Exsanguination

50
Q

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

A

hormonal

51
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Patellar tendon, iliotibial band, and semitendinosus tendon are examples of

A

Autografts for ACL repair

52
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Which of the following is a long bone that is the largest in the human body

A

femur

53
Q

Which of the following is not a bone of the pelvis

A

femur

54
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Which condition is commonly known as bow-legged

A

Genu varum

55
Q

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

A

laps

56
Q

What type of bone is the patella

A

sesamoid

57
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What is the medical term for a bony preeminence projecting from a bone, as in a bunion

A

exostosis

58
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Which tendon is the thickest and strongest in the body

A

achilles

59
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Which instrument is used frequently in arthroscopies to examine and manipulate internal structures

A

blunt probe

60
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Which bone of the lower extremity is commonly known as the shin bone

A

tibia

61
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Carpal and tarsal bones are classified as which type of bone

A

short

62
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Liston knife, Gigli saw, and Satterlee saw are examples of instruments used for which type of procedure

A

amputation

63
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Which of the following describes the appearance of a stellate bone fracture

A
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64
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Which positioning device is frequently used for femoral nailing with leg traction and allows for placement of the c-arm

A

fracture table

65
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Which piece of equipment is not attached to the arthroscope

A

powered shaver

66
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Which method of reducing a fracture carries the highest potential for surgical site infection

A

Open reduction, internal fixation or compound comminuted fracture

67
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Which medium is frequently used in arthroscopies where the ESU may be used for hemostasis

A

Lactated ringers

68
Q

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

A

Manufacturers

69
Q

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

A

calcium

70
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Which of the following pathologies is related to a specific autoimmune process that attacks the joints in the body

A

RA

71
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A common system for instrumentation for open reduction of hip fractures is DHS comma which stands for

A

Dynamic hip screw

72
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What is the name of the deep, round fossa of the hip joint

A

acetabulum

73
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Which portion of the femur articulates with the acetabulum

A

head

74
Q

In which anatomical structure is the patella contained

A

Quadriceps tendon

75
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All of the following are examples of devices used to Anchor both ends of the ACL graft except

A

Steinman pins

76
Q

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

A

guide pin

77
Q

In which joint would a bucket handle tear be found

A

knee

78
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Which component of an arthroscopy system is specific to Orthopedics and differs from most laparoscopy/MIS systems

A

Powered shaving system

79
Q

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

A

rotator cuff

80
Q

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

A

pivot

81
Q

What is the most common cause of bone fractures

A

trauma

82
Q

What is the medical term for spongy bone

A

cancellous

83
Q

Where is the area of active bone growth

A

Epiphyseal plate

84
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Which hormone stimulates osteoclasts to break down bone and increase reabsorption of calcium when serum levels are low

A

Parathyroid

85
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Patients diagnosed with shoulder impingement syndrome would likely undergo

A

acromioplasty

86
Q

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

A

bence jones protein

87
Q

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

A

joint mice

88
Q

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

A

nails

89
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In which stage or normal bone healing is there bridging of the fracture site, and cartilage and immature bone provide support

A

callus formation

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