Orthopedics & Orthodics

Question 1

What is orthopedics?
A) A branch of medicine that addresses musculoskeletal conditions
B) A technique for measuring blood pressure
C) A type of physical therapy exercise
D) A surgical procedure for the spine

Answer 1

A) A branch of medicine that addresses musculoskeletal conditions

Question 2

Name some common orthopedic conditions.
A) Diabetes and hypertension
B) Arthritis, infection, inflammation, tumors, and injury
C) Asthma and bronchitis
D) Cataracts and glaucoma

Answer 2

B) Arthritis, infection, inflammation, tumors, and injury

Question 3

Where do occupational therapists typically treat individuals with orthopedic conditions?
A) Dental clinics
B) Acute care hospitals, acute rehab, subacute settings, hand therapy clinics, and home care
C) Optometry offices
D) Dermatology clinics

Answer 3

B) Acute care hospitals, acute rehab, subacute settings, hand therapy clinics, and home care

Question 4

What is the role of occupational therapy in orthopedics?
A) To diagnose heart conditions
B) To improve musculoskeletal functioning, decrease pain, increase ROM and strength, and provide wound care
C) To conduct eye exams
D) To perform surgeries

Answer 4

B) To improve musculoskeletal functioning, decrease pain, increase ROM and strength, and provide wound care

Question 5

What are some common assessments used in orthopedic OT evaluations?
A) Eye exams and hearing tests
B) ROM measurements, edema measurements, pain assessment, functional mobility tests, strength testing, coordination assessments, sensation tests, wound assessment, and ADL/IADL assessments
C) Blood pressure measurements and cholesterol tests
D) Respiratory function tests

Answer 5

B) ROM measurements, edema measurements, pain assessment, functional mobility tests, strength testing, coordination assessments, sensation tests, wound assessment, and ADL/IADL assessments

Question 6

What are some common interventions in orthopedic occupational therapy?
A) ROM exercises, edema management, pain management, strengthening exercises, functional mobility training, coordination activities, sensory re-education, wound care, and ADL/IADL activities
B) Conducting vision tests
C) Prescribing medications
D) Performing dental procedures

Answer 6

A) ROM exercises, edema management, pain management, strengthening exercises, functional mobility training, coordination activities, sensory re-education, wound care, and ADL/IADL activities

Question 7

What must an OT consider when evaluating a patient with an orthopedic condition?
A) Dietary preferences
B) Post-surgical precautions, bone healing, soft tissue healing, acute inflammation, and wound status
C) Skin tone
D) Blood sugar levels

Answer 7

B) Post-surgical precautions, bone healing, soft tissue healing, acute inflammation, and wound status

Question 8

Describe the ‘safe position’ for immobilization.
A) Wrist flexion, MCP extension, IP flexion, and thumb abduction
B) Wrist extension, MCP flexion, IP extension, and thumb opposition
C) Elbow extension, wrist flexion, and finger abduction
D) Ankle dorsiflexion and knee extension

Answer 8

B) Wrist extension, MCP flexion, IP extension, and thumb opposition

Question 9

What are some key considerations in orthotic fabrication?
A) Supporting the arches of the hand, avoiding pressure points, and ensuring the orthosis does not block the thenar eminence or distal palmar crease
B) Measuring blood pressure and heart rate
C) Checking for allergies
D) Evaluating lung capacity

Answer 9

A) Supporting the arches of the hand, avoiding pressure points, and ensuring the orthosis does not block the thenar eminence or distal palmar crease

Question 10

Why is it important for an OT to know the surgeon’s protocol during orthopedic evaluation and treatment?
A) To recommend dietary changes
B) To follow surgical precautions, restrictions, and contraindications, ensuring safe and effective treatment
C) To prescribe medications
D) To diagnose respiratory conditions

Answer 10

B) To follow surgical precautions, restrictions, and contraindications, ensuring safe and effective treatment

Question 11

What is a common cause of orthopedic conditions?
A) Overuse, trauma, work-related activities, sports, leisure, and obesity
B) Lack of sunlight
C) High altitude
D) Dehydration

Answer 11

A) Overuse, trauma, work-related activities, sports, leisure, and obesity

Question 12

Which site is NOT typically used by occupational therapists to treat individuals with orthopedic conditions?
A) Acute care hospital
B) Acute rehab
C) Subacute settings
D) Dental clinic

Answer 12

D) Dental clinic

Question 13

What are some compensatory strategies used by occupational therapists in orthopedics?
A) Medication administration
B) Adaptive equipment and environmental adaptations
C) Vision testing
D) Skin care

Answer 13

B) Adaptive equipment and environmental adaptations

Question 14

What should be considered during an OT evaluation for orthopedic conditions? select all that apply..
A) Post-surgical precautions
B)bone healing
C.)soft tissue healing
D) acute inflammation, and wound status

Answer 14

All of the above!

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a common assessment in orthopedic OT evaluations?
A) ROM measurements
B) Pain assessment
C) Functional mobility tests
D) Vision tests

Answer 15

D) Vision tests

Question 16

What is the importance of close communication with the orthopedist or physician in OT?
A) To ensure the therapist knows the patient’s dietary preferences
B) To follow the surgeon’s protocol, surgical precautions, restrictions, and contraindications
C) To diagnose skin conditions
D) To measure blood pressure

Answer 16

B) To follow the surgeon’s protocol, surgical precautions, restrictions, and contraindications

Question 17

What is a common intervention for edema management in orthopedic OT?
A) Applying heat packs
B) Using compression garments or techniques
C) Conducting vision tests
D) Prescribing medication

Answer 17

B) Using compression garments or techniques

Question 18

Which of the following is a critical aspect of OT intervention for pain management in orthopedics?
A) Performing dental procedures
B) Using modalities such as ice, heat, or electrical stimulation
C) Conducting eye exams
D) Measuring joint angles

Answer 18

B) Using modalities such as ice, heat, or electrical stimulation

Question 19

What should be monitored during orthotic wear and care?
Skin integrity & signs of pressure sores or blood pressure levels?

Answer 19

Skin integrity and signs of pressure sores

Question 20

What is an important factor in the design of an orthosis?
A) The color of the orthosis
B) The support of the arches of the hand
C) The temperature of the orthosis
D) The size of the orthosis

Answer 20

B) The support of the arches of the hand

Question 21

How does an OT increase ROM in a client with orthopedic conditions?
A) By immobilizing the joints
B) Through stretching and mobilization exercises
C) By applying cold compresses
D) By measuring joint angles

Answer 21

B) Through stretching and mobilization exercises

Question 22

What is the role of adaptive equipment in orthopedic OT?
A) To measure blood pressure
B) To assist clients in performing daily activities more easily and safely
C) To diagnose skin conditions
D) To conduct eye exams

Answer 22

B) To assist clients in performing daily activities more easily and safely

Question 23

What is one of the goals of work conditioning and work hardening in orthopedic OT?
A) To improve dental health
B) To prepare clients for returning to work with improved physical capabilities
C) To measure blood sugar levels
D) To conduct vision tests

Answer 23

B) To prepare clients for returning to work with improved physical capabilities