Musculoskeletal Quiz #1
Basic questions about musculoskeletal system, including trauma, neoplastic and metabolic disease; under development.
- 1.
Which one of the following injuries typically results in immediate neurologic deficit?
- A.
Vertebral compression fracture of less than 25 percent
- B.
Flexion teardrop fracture
- C.
Hangman fracture
- D.
Clay shoveler’s fracture
- E.
Hyperextension teardrop fracture of C2
Correct Answer
B. Flexion teardrop fracture -
- 2.
Which of the following statements about Chance fractures is correct?
- A.
Most commonly located at T12
- B.
Associated small bowel injury in approximately 5% of cases
- C.
Due to a hyperflexion-distraction mechanism of injury
- D.
Posterior elements of the spine are not involved
- E.
Neurologic deficits develop in more than 50% of patients
Correct Answer
C. Due to a hyperflexion-distraction mechanism of injury -
- 3.
Which cervical spine injury is associated with delayed instability?
- A.
Clay shoveler’s fracture
- B.
Hyperflexion sprain
- C.
Occipito-atlantal dislocation
- D.
Jefferson burst fracture
- E.
Posterior C1 ring fracture
Correct Answer
B. Hyperflexion sprain -
- 4.
Regarding cervical spine injuries in children, which statement is most correct?
- A.
Injury at C1/2 level is more common than C6/7
- B.
Flexion teardrop injury is usually difficult to diagnose
- C.
Fractures are more common than ligamentous injuries
- D.
Flexion views should be performed in child with altered mental status
- E.
Oblique views should be part of the standard C-spine trauma protocol
Correct Answer
A. Injury at C1/2 level is more common than C6/7 -
- 5.
What is the most catastrophic neurological injury in a child?
- A.
Dens fracture
- B.
C1 burst fracture
- C.
Hangman's fracture
- D.
Anterior teardrop fracture of C5
- E.
Posterior C1 ring fracture
Correct Answer
D. Anterior teardrop fracture of C5 -
- 6.
Which of the following is the most stable C-spine fracture?
- A.
Type 2 dens fracture
- B.
Jefferson fracture
- C.
Posterior arch of C1 fracture
- D.
Flexion teardrop
- E.
Extension teardrop
Correct Answer
C. Posterior arch of C1 fracture -
- 7.
Endochondral ossification predominates in development of which of the following?
- A.
Mandible
- B.
Clavicle
- C.
Maxilla
- D.
Occipital bone
- E.
Patella
Correct Answer
E. Patella -
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