Basics Of Clinical Orthopedics Quiz

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Orthopedic medical terms quiz

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1.

Where does thoracic spinal nerve 10 (T10) exit the vertebral column?
- A.
  
  Between the 9th and 10th thoracic vertebrae (T9 and T10)
- B.
  
  Between the 10th and 11th thoracic vertebrae (T10 and T11)
- C.
  
  Between the 12th thoracic vertebra and 1st lumbar vertebra (T12 and L1)
- D.
  
  Between the 5th lumbar vertebra and 1st sacral vertebra (L5 and S1)
2.

The ___ joint connects the scapula to the distal clavicle.
- A.
  
  Acromioclavicular
- B.
  
  Distal interphalangeal
- C.
  
  Total
- D.
  
  Rotator
3.

When a patient flexes their wrists and pushes the backs of the hands together for a prolonged time, this test is called
- A.
  
  Aptitude test
- B.
  
  Lachman's test
- C.
  
  Apprehension test
- D.
  
  Phalen's test
4.

Lordosis refers to the outward curve of the lumbar spine.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
5.

In the Lachman’s test (ACL), the leg is bent.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
6.

What is crepitus?
- A.
  
  Deterioration of the intervertebral discs
- B.
  
  Sudden blow to a part of the body
- C.
  
  Location at which joints make a direct connection
- D.
  
  Grating sound of two ends of bone rubbing together
7.

What is an open fracture?
- A.
  
  Broken bone without an overlying wound
- B.
  
  Deterioration of the cervical disc
- C.
  
  Fractured bone communicates with an open wound in the skin
- D.
  
  Inflammation of the bone due to infection
8.

Subluxation is a partial or incomplete dislocation.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
9.

A procedure when a thick fluid called hyaluronate is injected into the knee joint is called....
- A.
  
  Corticosteriod injection
- B.
  
  Viscosupplementation
- C.
  
  Lidocaine injection
- D.
  
  Arthroscopy
10.

Arthritis is a(n) ____ of a joint.
11.

___________ is when the acromion rubs against the tendon and the bursa, causing irritation and pain.
12.

Which of the following is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)?
- A.
  
  Valium
- B.
  
  Tramadol
- C.
  
  Ibuprofen
- D.
  
  Fosamax
13.

The Open Reduction Internal Fixation (ORIF) is a surgical procedure in which screws and plates are placed to realign a fractured bone.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
14.

What is an arthroscope used for?
- A.
  
  Used for a fasciotomy
- B.
  
  Test for osteoporosis
- C.
  
  Reduce swelling
- D.
  
  Perform minor surgery
15.

Which of the following is used to diagnose osteoporosis?
- A.
  
  CT Scan
- B.
  
  Ultrasound
- C.
  
  DEXA scan
- D.
  
  ORIF
16.

___________ is the loss of sensation and sometimes motor control if the median nerve is cut off at the wrist.
17.

Orthopedics is the branch of surgery concerned with conditions involving the ________.
- A.
  
  Musculoskeletal system
- B.
  
  Digestive tract
- C.
  
  Cardiovascular system
- D.
  
  Nervous system
18.

To reduce (set) a broken bone a patient needs to have surgery.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
19.

What is the medical term used to describe the gradual or rapid deterioration of the chemical composition and physical properties of the disc?
- A.
  
  Bulging Disc
- B.
  
  Disc Rupture
- C.
  
  Degenerative Disc Disease
- D.
  
  Old Age
20.

Which of the following is NOT a way to decrease the risk of osteoporosis?
- A.
  
  Increasing weightbearing exercise
- B.
  
  Decreasing weightbearing exercise
- C.
  
  Quitting smoking
- D.
  
  Getting routine exposure to sunlight
21.

Which is the painful condition common in older patients due to joint "wear and tear"?
- A.
  
  Osteoporosis
- B.
  
  Osteoarthritis
- C.
  
  Tendinitis
- D.
  
  Rheumatoid Arthritis
22.

Which of the following conditions usually resolves with rest?
- A.
  
  Tennis elbow
- B.
  
  Osteoarthritis
- C.
  
  Frozen shoulder
- D.
  
  Shoulder impingement
23.

Which of the options below is correctly matched?
- A.
  
  X-ray: arthritis
- B.
  
  MRI: disc herniation
- C.
  
  Ultrasound: nerve compression
- D.
  
  DEXA: osteoporosis
24.

Which condition generally worsens with time, despite therapeutic measures?
- A.
  
  Dupuytren's Contracture
- B.
  
  Osteoarthritis
- C.
  
  Carpal tunnel
- D.
  
  Trigger finger
25.

Prednisone is a commonly used corticosteroid.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False