T&O Flashcards

1
Q

Which organism is most likely to cause septic arthritis in a native joint?

A

Staphylococcus aureus

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2
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Which organism is most likely to cause septic arthritis in a prosthetic joint?

A

Staphylococcus epidermis

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3
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When can you NOT use a nasopharyngeal airway?

A

Suspicion of basal skull fracture

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4
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Which imaging may you request in an initial trauma series?

What two forms of complex imaging are used after this?

A

Initial:

  • FAST scan (USS)
  • AP CXR
  • AP pelvis XR
  • Lateral C-spine XR

Complex:

  • CT TAP
  • CT head
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5
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Which test is used O/E to evaluate the anterior cruciate ligament?

A

Anterior drawer test (or Lachman’s test)

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6
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Which test is used O/E to evaluate the posterior cruciate ligament?

A

Posterior drawer test

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7
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Which test is used O/E to assess for a meniscal tear?

A

McMurray’s test

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8
Q

Which system is used to classify hip fractures?

A

Garden classification

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9
Q

How would you manage…

a) displaced intracapsular NOF#
b) undisplaced intracapsular NOF#

A

a) THR/hemiarthroplasty

b) Internal fixation (nail/screw)

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10
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What are the similarities and differences between a Colle’s fracture and a Smith’s fracture?

A

Similarities:
- Both distal radius (metaphysis) fractures

Differences:

  • Colle’s = dorsal displacement and angulation; caused by FOOSH
  • Smith’s = volar displacement and angulation; caused by fall onto hand when wrist is flexed
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11
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What is an open fracture?

How are these types of fractures classified?

A

Communication between fracture and outside world (fracture in which bone penetrates the skin)

Gustilo and Anderson classification

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12
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Describe the initial management of an open fracture

A
  • Assess neurovascular status
  • Resuscitation with IV fluid/blood products
  • Analgesia
  • IV broad spec abx
  • Tetanus prophylaxis
  • Surgical debridement
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13
Q

What is the termination of the spinal cord known as?

At what vertebral level does it occur in adults? And in neonates?

A

Conus medullaris

Adults = L2-L3, neonates = L4-L5`

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14
Q

Which gender is more commonly affected by osteoarthritis?

A

Female

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