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Orthopedic Practice Exam|75 Questions with Verified Solutions
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Orthopedic Practice Exam|75Questions with Verified Solutions
Which of the following reduces swelling that can compromise circulation to
the distal region of the extremity?
a. elevate the extremity above the level of the heart
b. ice or cool the extremity
c. heat the extremity
d. none of the above - -a. elevate the extremity above the level of the heart
-The amputation procedure for removal of the toes at the MP joint is known
as ______________.
a. AK
b. BK
c. Symes
d. Bankart - -?
-Upon the healing of a fracture, the x-ray will denote the presence of
___________.
a. hemorrhage
b. fracture line
c. callus formation
d. osteomyelitis - -c. callus formation
-Orthopedic surgery requires additional scrub attire such as all of the
following EXCEPT:
a. double gloves
b. eye protection
c. boots
d. "space suit" - -b. eye protection
-All of the following are fibrous joints EXCEPT:
a. syndesmoses
b. synarthroses
c. symphyses
d. gomphoses - -c. symphyses
-The goal of fracture treatment for the lower extremity is all of the following
EXCEPT:
a. preserve mobility
b. restore alignment
c. restore length
d. provide stability for weight bearing - -a. preserve mobility
, -Relevant incisions for orthopedic surgery include all of the following
EXCEPT:
a. hip
b. back
c. wrist
d. knee - -b. back
-The abnormal curvature of the vertebral column is known as __________.
a. lordosis
b. kyphosis
c. scoliosis
d. all of the above - -d. all of the above
-If small, narrow slices of _________ bone are used, these "matchsticks" are
used to expand the site of the graft.
a. cortical
b. homogenous
c. cancellous
d. autogenous - -a. cortical
-All of the following are examples of bone clamps EXCEPT:
a. single-action
b. double-action
c. ratcheted
d. multi-action - -d. multi-action
-All of the following are grafts for ligament repairs EXCEPT:
a. autographs
b. allografts
c. silicone
d. synthetic - -c. silicone
-The primary goal of limb reattachment is restoration of __________.
a. original function
b. original appearance
c. length
d. alignment - -a. original function
-All of the following are examples of vertebral column surgery EXCEPT:
a. laminectomy with removal of bony fragments
b. osteotomies with extensive bone disarticulation
c. discectomy with removal of nucleus polposus or annulus fibrosis
d. fusion with bone graft from iliac crest - -b. osteotomies with extensive
bone disarticulation
-The __________ joint was the first joint viewed with an arthroscope.
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