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1
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Which of the following articulates with the head of the femur?

A

acetabulum

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2
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Intertrochanteric fractures most often occur in which age population?

A

elderly

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3
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A cyst in the popliteal fascia is called a/an

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baker’s cyst

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4
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A flexion deformity at the proximal joint of the four lateral toes is called:

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hammer toe

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5
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Which of the following is a commonly used self-retaining retractor used in total hip arthroplasty?

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Charnley

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6
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Seamless tubular cotton that stretches to fit a contour and is used for padding is called

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stockinette

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7
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The upper extermities have all of the following bones EXCEPT:

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a. metatarsals
b. clavicle
c. humerus
d. scapula

Answer is a. metatarsals

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8
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The distal and proximal ends of long bones are called ____.

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epiphyses

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9
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What are the five stages of bone healing IN ORDER:

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hemorrhage, granulation,callus formation,consolidation, remodeling

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10
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A bucket handle tear in the medial cartilage of the knee is repaired by performing which of the following

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meniscectomy

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11
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What is the term for softening of bone in children that is commonly called rickets?

A

osteomalacia

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12
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Which of the following muscles is NOT a part of the rotator cuff?

a. deltoid
b. infraspinatus
c. supraspinatus
d. subscapularis

A

a. deltoid
b. infraspinatus
c. supraspinatus
d. subscapularis

Answer is a. deltoid

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13
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The elbow is categorized as which type of joint?

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diarthrosis

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14
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A tear in the lateral or medial knee cartilage is repaired by performing a/an:

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Menisectomy

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15
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A discectomy is the surgical removal of___________________.

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nucleus pulposus

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16
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What surgical procedure is performed to relieve pressure on the median nerve?

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Carpal tunnel release

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17
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A fracture of the neck of the femur would require a/an

A

cannulated screw

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18
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Which of the following is the correct sequence of surgical instruments for the insertion of a bone screw?

A

drill, depth gauge, tap, screw

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19
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A dorsally angulated fracture of the distal radius is called a/an

A

Colles’ fracture

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20
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A rounded protuberance found at a point of articulation with another bone is called a

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condyle

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21
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A laminectomy is a surgical procedure done to __________________

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remove bony fragments

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22
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A surgical procedure in which a joint is fixed to prevent movement is called

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Arthrodesis

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23
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Removal of a fluid-filled sac protruding between wrist joints for cosmesis or discomfort describes which procedure?

A

Excision of a ganglion

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24
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The longest bone in the body is the

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femur

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25
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The dressing applied at the end of an orthopedic procedure which gives compression to the wound is a/an

A

ace or elastic bandage

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26
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A slender rod like bone that is located at the base of the neck and runs horizontally is the

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clavicle

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27
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Which type of fracture is complete and results in several bony fragments?

A

comminuted

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28
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The procedure in which the attenuated anterior capsule of the shoulder is reattached to the rim of the glenoid fossa with sutures is called a/an:

A

Bankart

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29
Q

What is the medical term for a bunion

A

hallux valgus

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30
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Listen knife, Gigli saw, and Satterlee saw are examples of instruments used for which type of procedure?

A

amputation

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31
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An abnormal thoracic curve of the spine resulting in the pathology referred to as “hunchback” is called:

A

Kyphosis

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32
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Another name for the kneecap is

A

patella

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33
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The general term for joint reconstruction is:

A

arthroplasty

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34
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The periosteum is

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the membrane that covers bone

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35
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Decreased bone mass results in a condition called:

A

osteoporosis

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36
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A Putti-Platt procedure is performed on the

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shoulder

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37
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Which instrument is frequently used in arthroscpy to examine and manipulate internal structures

A

blunt probe

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38
Q

Which tendon is the thickest and strongest in the body?

A

achilles

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39
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Colles’ fracture is often treated by

A

closed reduction

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40
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What procedure is done to correct talipes valgus or talipes varus

A

triple arthrodesis

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41
Q

What is the primary reason for performing a total joint arthroplasty?

A

degenerative joint disease

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42
Q

Which bones are attached to each of the thoracic vertebrae?

A

ribs

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43
Q

In which anatomical structure is the patella contained?

A

quadriceps

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44
Q

Methyl methacrylate would most likely be used on which of the following procedures?

A

Total knee arthroplasty

45
Q

artificial knee joint components

artificial hip joint components

tap

PMMA

A

femoral/tibial and patellar components

acetabular and femoral stem and head components

used to create threads in the bone, normally cortical bone

bone cement to hold prosthesis in place

46
Q

Which of the following procedures would require the postoperative use of an abduction splint?

A

Total hip arthroplasty

47
Q

A fractured metacarpal would require a

A

short arm cast

48
Q

The most commonly fractured carpal bone is the

A

Scaphoid

49
Q

Positioning on the fracture table requires a padded post to prevent which nerve from being damaged?

A

perineal

50
Q

An infection of the bone is termed:

A

osteomyelitis

51
Q

A Colles’ fracutre occurs in which bone(s)?

A

radius

52
Q

Which type of casting material is lightweight, and strong?

A

fiberglass

53
Q

The procedure in which the ulnar nerve is moved from the ulnar groove position on the posterior of the humerus to the anterior of the humeral condyle is called a/an:

A

Transposition

54
Q

What surgical instrument is used to prepare the drilled hole for the screw during an ORIF?

A

Tap

55
Q

Which of the following is a disadvantage of arthroscopic surgery?

A

scarring of articular surface

56
Q

Which of the following terms describes a fracture in which the bone penetrates the skin?

A

Compound

57
Q

The upper,flaring portion of hipbone is the

A

ilium

58
Q

What specialized type of retractors are used during a rotator cuff repair that aids in exposure of the surgical site

A

Bankart

59
Q

Which of the following demonstrates the correct order of steps for femoral canal preparation during total hip arthroplasty?

A

reamer, rasp, pulse lavage, implant trial

60
Q

The bone in the axial skeleton that does not articulate with any other bone is the

A

hyoid

61
Q

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

A

intramedullary reamer

62
Q

What tissue does the acetabular reamer remove?

A

cartilage

63
Q

A Neer prosthesis is used for repair of comminuted fractures of the

A

humeral head

64
Q

Which of the following would NOT be used to take a bone graft?

A

a. curettes
b. gouge
c. osteotomes
d. drill

Answer is d. drill

65
Q

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

A

anterior cruciate

66
Q

Which of the following is NOT a bone of the pelvis

A

a. ilium
b. pubis
c. femur
d. ischium

Answer is c. femur

67
Q

Red blood cells are produced in the ____________ portion of bone.

A

red marrow

68
Q

Death of bone tissue due to the lack of circulation is:

A

avascular necrosis

69
Q

Manipulating bone fracture fragments into alignment without incising the skin is called ____.

A

closed reduction

70
Q

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

A

pivot

71
Q

A fixation device that provides maximum holding and rigid fixation of a fracture by tightening bone fragments together is called a(n)

A

compression plate and screws

72
Q

Which instrument is used to retract the muscles during a hip pinning

A

bennett retractor

73
Q

Plaster is ready for application

A

when air bubbles cease to rise

74
Q

A total hip arthroplasty consist of replacing:

A

hip joint with acetabular cup

75
Q

An olecranon fracture occurs in the:

A

elbow

76
Q

When a tourniquet is inflated during surgery, the surgeon is notified at which recommended time intervals?

A

at the hour, and every fifteen minutes thereafter

77
Q

An infection of the bone is

A

osteomyelitis

78
Q

Which suture is commonly used to attach tendon to bone?

A

fiber wire

79
Q

Limb exsanguination is accomplished by using:

A

Esmarch bandage

80
Q

A fracture of the femoral shaft would require a/an:

A

Hip spica cast

81
Q

Which hemostatic agent is NOT used in orthopedics?

A

a. Gelfoam
b. bone wax
c. thrombin
d. oxidized cellulose

Answer is d. oxidized cellulose

82
Q

The patient would be placed in the prone position for which of theses procedures?

A

Excision of a Baker’s Cyst

83
Q

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

A

vacuum beanbag

84
Q

Plaster rolls for casting should be submerged in:

A

Neutral temperature

85
Q

The bone that fits into the acetabulum, forming a joint, is the

A

femur

86
Q

The epiphyses are the

A

ends of long bones

87
Q

Screws come in which type(s)?

A

cancelloues and cortical

88
Q

Bone grafts are usually taken from the ____.

A

iliac crest

89
Q

The larger, weight-bearing bone of the lower leg is the

A

tibia

90
Q

The power drill or saw used to divide bone with a “side-to-side” cutting action is a/an:

A

oscillating saw

91
Q

Which condition is known as “bowlegged”?

A

genu varum

92
Q

The number of pairs of ribs is

A

12

93
Q

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

A

rheumatoid arthritis

94
Q

Where is the area of active bone growth

A

epiphyseal plate

95
Q

What is polymethyl methycrylate used for in orthopedic procedures

A

bone cement

96
Q

The ________is used to cut Steinman pins, while the __________is used to burrow an area of placement of implants.

A

pin cutter, reamer

97
Q

All of the following statements are false EXCEPT ____.

A

a. surgical implants can be reused as a cost-effective measure.
b. surgical implants of differing types of alloys can be used to ensure stability.
c. surgical implant information including number used, type, and size is recorded on surgical chart
d. surgical implant use is limited to external fixation

Answer is c. surgical implant information including number used, type, and size is recorded on surgical chart

98
Q

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

A

acetabulum

99
Q

To maintain hydrostatic pressure against the joint wall during irrigation of an arthroscopic procedure the solution must be kept above the joint at least

A

3 feet

100
Q

What fracture most commonly occurs in childhood?

A

greenstick

101
Q

Which style of cast is applied to the trunk, around the affected leg, and around half of the unaffected leg?

A

hip spica

102
Q

The initial step in the body’s repair of a fracture involves ____.

A

blood clot

103
Q

Cancellous screw

cortical screw

lag screw

cannulated screw

A

screw with wider thread and wider spaced threads used in epiphyseal bone

screw with closely spaced shallow threads for dense bone found in diaphysis

screw that is partially threaded to compress bone between screw head and distal threads

screw with a hollow center, normally used over a guide wire or pin

104
Q

A Keller arthroplasty or McBride procedure is performed to treat

A

bunions

105
Q

How many cervical vertebrae are there?

A

7

106
Q

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

A

glenohumeral

107
Q

What is the proper wrapping procedure utilizing an Esmarch bandage?

A

start at the distal end of the extermity

108
Q

Which orthopedic instrument has the appearance of a turkey foot or eagle’s talon?

A

lowman bone holder

109
Q

Which of the following best describes an externally manipulated fracture of bone using internal pins and rods.

A

CRIF

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