Orthopedic Technologist Tests Bundle Set

Transverse & Oblique fractures CORRECT ANSWER Transverse: right angle (simple fx) direct blow Oblique: angled, likely to displace, twisting force Stress/Butterfly/Avulsion fractures CORRECT ANSWER Stress: crack in bone (March fx) Butterfly: comminuted fx- 2 fragments on each side of central fra...

Caudine Equine Syndrome (CES) CORRECT ANSWER Nerve roots become compressed interfering with sensory and motor functions Paget's Disease/Osteitis Deformans CORRECT ANSWER Chronic disorder that can lead to pain, arthritis, fractures, and deformities of the skeleton Boutonniere Deformity CORRECT...

OSTEOCYTE CORRECT ANSWER mature osteoblasts OSTEOBLAST CORRECT ANSWER Bone forming cells OSTEOCLAST CORRECT ANSWER cells that break down bone minerals. Re-sorbs mineralized bone Anatomical Position CORRECT ANSWER standing upright, head and eyes facing forward, feet together or slightly apar...

The purpose of any traction setup is one or more of the following: CORRECT ANSWER 1) prevent or reduce muscle spasms 2) immoblize a joint or part of the body 3) reduce a fracture or dislocation 4) treat joint pathology How many lbs can you use for skin traction? CORRECT ANSWER 5-7 lbs Skele...

Pelvic Skin Traction Removal CORRECT ANSWER Remove weights and then pelvic belt Window Edema Reduction CORRECT ANSWER Bias-cut wrapping applied distal to proximal MRI CORRECT ANSWER Diagnose osteomyelitis Ultrasound CORRECT ANSWER Images fluid collections and soft tissue involvement CT C...

Compartment Syndrome CORRECT ANSWER Involves the compression of nerves and blood vessels due to swelling within the enclosed space created by the fascia that separates groups of muscles Meniscus Tear CORRECT ANSWER MOI: twisting or squatting. Pain is localized along the joint line. May produce cl...

1. Which carpal bone articulates with the radius? CORRECT ANSWER B Scaphoid 2. An opening through a bone, which usually serves as a passageway for blood vessels, nerves CORRECT ANSWER A. Foramen 3. The distal phalanx of the middle finger is flexed by CORRECT ANSWER C. Flexor digitorum profundu...

The normal length of time for a fracture to heal is: CORRECT ANSWER 8-12 weeks The five stages of normal fracture healing in correct order include: CORRECT ANSWER Inflammation, cellular proliferation, callus formation, ossification, remodeling Factors that may disrupt normal fracture healing i...

Before treating any patient you should CORRECT ANSWER Highest statistical type of shoulder dislocation? CORRECT ANSWER Anterior What muscle group does the vastus lateralis belong to? CORRECT ANSWER Quadriceps femoris muscle has four parts: rectus femoris, vastus lateralis, vastus medialis, an...

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 CORRECT ANSWER a. elevate the extremity above the level of ...

Fracture classifications CORRECT ANSWER Open and closed Causes of fractures CORRECT ANSWER trauma and pathological types of fractures CORRECT ANSWER know what each are Greenstick/stress: barely fractured Potts: @ fibula near ankle Colles: Fall on outsretched hand (FOOSH) Compound: penetrat...

What are the two main types of traction? CORRECT ANSWER skin and skeletal Skin Traction CORRECT ANSWER weights attached to the skin via tape, straps, boots or cuffs, weight between 5-7 lbs Skeletal Traction CORRECT ANSWER invasive procedure, uses hardware placed in bones, weight between 25-40 ...

calcium CORRECT ANSWER Which mineral is stored in the bones and constantly being removed to maintain necessary blood levels? femur CORRECT ANSWER Which of the following is a long bone that is the largest in the human body? calcaneus CORRECT ANSWER Which bone is the largest found in the foot an...

Where are the zygomatic bones located? CORRECT ANSWER In the cheeks below the eyes What types of materials or procedures are used for external fixation of a fracture? CORRECT ANSWER Splints and plaster casts Which condition is characterized by an abnormal lateral curvature of the vertebral col...