OTC Exam: Test Prep – 69 Q’s and A’s
(Orthopaedic Technologist Certified)
Mal-union of Radial Head and ulna lead to loss of - -Pronation, supination,
and flexion
-disarticulation of joint is a - -Amputation or separation through the joint
-Piriformis syndrome affects which nerve? - -Sciatic
-The medial meniscus is thicker at the - -Outer parameter
-Humeral fracture w/ minimal shortening of less than 2 cm treated with - -U
shaped co-apatation splint
-Which carpal bone is not considered part of the proximal or distal row - -
Pisiform
-Distal row of carpal bones - -Trapezium, trapezoid, capitate, hamate (all of
the above)
-Numbness commonly associated with CTS affects - -Thumb, index, and
middle finger (all of the above)
-Separation of edges of surgical wound where the expectation was for the
wound to remain closed is called - -Dehiscence
-Skin traction on the lower limb from thigh to ankle or knee to ankle
attached to a sling that suspends from distal thigh - -Russell's
-The contoured flare of each end of the diaphysis is called the - -Metaphysis
-All of the following are PT treatments except - -Electromyography
-Abduction range of the shoulder is: - -0-180
-The deltoid ligament is found on the - -Medial aspect of the ankle
-Which statement is true regarding "dip" water for plaster bandages? - -
Warm water causes more heat, cold water allows slower set time, plaster is
dipped in water from previously dipped plaster accelerating setting time,
warm water Causes faster setting time (all of the above)
, -An oblique fracture into the joint space of 1st CMC joins is called a - -
Bennett's fracture
-A fold,Pleat, band or shelf is synovial tissues minor structures that may
require surgical attention are called - -Plica
-A prefabricated metallic split to the volar forearm and hand - -Baseball
-When using axillary crutches what angle should the Elbows be kept - -30
degrees
-Variables in fracture healing include: - -Age, nutrition , hormones, and
infections (all of above)
-Using the gustillo and Anderson classification of Open fractures. What
grade is an injury with a laceration more than 1 cm with soft tissue damage
and a simple or
Short oblique fx w/ minimal communition - -Type II
-What is the classification for femoral neck fractures - -Garden
-A surgical procedure that changes the alignment of the bone with or
without the removal of a portion of the bone - -Osteotomy
-Which is not a Lower extremity traction - -Dunlop
-The classic sign of a inter-trochanteric fracture is when the injured leg is
rotated - -Externally and shortened
-For congenital dislocation of the hip, the dislocated side is shorter when
both thighs are flexed to 90 degrees - -Galeazzi sign
-The brace used to maintain hyper extension of back, used for spondylitis,
compression fractures, osteoporosis, arthritis, spinal fusion - -Jewett brace
-Name of long leg cast with hinges on knee and ankle - -Quengle cast
-When molding a cast, pay attention to what? - -Iliac crest, trochanters,
sacroiliac
-Spreader bar for spica cast used to: - -Prevent uncontrolled abduction and
stabilize the cast
-PTB is for - -Tibia FX
-Munster is used to prevent - -Pronation and supination
(Orthopaedic Technologist Certified)
Mal-union of Radial Head and ulna lead to loss of - -Pronation, supination,
and flexion
-disarticulation of joint is a - -Amputation or separation through the joint
-Piriformis syndrome affects which nerve? - -Sciatic
-The medial meniscus is thicker at the - -Outer parameter
-Humeral fracture w/ minimal shortening of less than 2 cm treated with - -U
shaped co-apatation splint
-Which carpal bone is not considered part of the proximal or distal row - -
Pisiform
-Distal row of carpal bones - -Trapezium, trapezoid, capitate, hamate (all of
the above)
-Numbness commonly associated with CTS affects - -Thumb, index, and
middle finger (all of the above)
-Separation of edges of surgical wound where the expectation was for the
wound to remain closed is called - -Dehiscence
-Skin traction on the lower limb from thigh to ankle or knee to ankle
attached to a sling that suspends from distal thigh - -Russell's
-The contoured flare of each end of the diaphysis is called the - -Metaphysis
-All of the following are PT treatments except - -Electromyography
-Abduction range of the shoulder is: - -0-180
-The deltoid ligament is found on the - -Medial aspect of the ankle
-Which statement is true regarding "dip" water for plaster bandages? - -
Warm water causes more heat, cold water allows slower set time, plaster is
dipped in water from previously dipped plaster accelerating setting time,
warm water Causes faster setting time (all of the above)
, -An oblique fracture into the joint space of 1st CMC joins is called a - -
Bennett's fracture
-A fold,Pleat, band or shelf is synovial tissues minor structures that may
require surgical attention are called - -Plica
-A prefabricated metallic split to the volar forearm and hand - -Baseball
-When using axillary crutches what angle should the Elbows be kept - -30
degrees
-Variables in fracture healing include: - -Age, nutrition , hormones, and
infections (all of above)
-Using the gustillo and Anderson classification of Open fractures. What
grade is an injury with a laceration more than 1 cm with soft tissue damage
and a simple or
Short oblique fx w/ minimal communition - -Type II
-What is the classification for femoral neck fractures - -Garden
-A surgical procedure that changes the alignment of the bone with or
without the removal of a portion of the bone - -Osteotomy
-Which is not a Lower extremity traction - -Dunlop
-The classic sign of a inter-trochanteric fracture is when the injured leg is
rotated - -Externally and shortened
-For congenital dislocation of the hip, the dislocated side is shorter when
both thighs are flexed to 90 degrees - -Galeazzi sign
-The brace used to maintain hyper extension of back, used for spondylitis,
compression fractures, osteoporosis, arthritis, spinal fusion - -Jewett brace
-Name of long leg cast with hinges on knee and ankle - -Quengle cast
-When molding a cast, pay attention to what? - -Iliac crest, trochanters,
sacroiliac
-Spreader bar for spica cast used to: - -Prevent uncontrolled abduction and
stabilize the cast
-PTB is for - -Tibia FX
-Munster is used to prevent - -Pronation and supination
