Olds (3rd exam)

Question 1

Myelograph allows for the visualization of the spinal canal using a positive contrast material such as barium injected in to the spinal space.
a. True
b. False

Answer 1

b. False

Question 2

When performing radiography on a lame limb atleast two ____ views must be done.
a) Diagonal
b) Orthogonal
c) Orthopedic
d) Parallel

Answer 2

c) Orthopedic

Question 2

A fracture of one cortex with an intact opposite cortex is called:
a) Greenstick fracture
b) Transverse fracture
c) Spiral fracture
d) Oblique fracture

Answer 2

a) Greenstick fracture

Question 2

The aspiration joint fluid can be used to examine swollen joints.
a) Arthroscopy
b) Arthrotomy
c) Arthrography
d) Arthrocentesis

Answer 2

d) Arthrocentesis

Question 2

An indirect trauma due to tendinous pull to the growth plate can cause ____.
a) Avulsion fracture
b) Compression fracture
c) Depression fracture
d) Folding fracture

Answer 2

a) Avulsion fracture

Question 3

Fractures along the growth plate are common in the young than in the mature animals.
a) True
b) False

Answer 3

a) True

Question 4

When the IM pin is driven from the proximal fragment to the distal fragment, in that order, this is called the ____ IM placement.
a) Normal
b) Mid-fragmental
c) Normograde
d) Retrograde

Answer 4

c) Normograde

Question 5

A forward displacement of the tibia is observed in this condition:
a) Caudal crucial ligament rupture
b) Lateral collateral ligament rupture
c) Cranial cruciate ligament rupture
d) none

Answer 5

c) Cranial cruciate ligament rupture

Question 6

The IM pin is strong against which force/s?
a) Axial
b) Bending
c) Rotational
d) none of the above

Answer 6

b) Bending

Question 7

The following can be used to repair a Salter-Harris Fracture, except:
a) Cross pin
b) Rush pin
c) Tension band wires
d) Cerclage wires

Answer 7

a) Cross pin