Exam
A) Avoid lifting more than one-third of his body weight without assistance.
B) Focus on using back muscles during lifting.
C) Lift objects while holding the object away from the body.
D) Tighten the abdominal muscles and lock the knees during the lifting of an object.
A) Weight reduction
B) Stress reduction
C) Intermittent application of ice and heat to the affected joint
D) Range of motion of the affected joint
A) Wrapping the affected area in lamb's wool or gauze
B) Gently stretching the foot and the Achilles tendon
C) Wearing open-toed shoes
D) Application of keratolytic ointment
A) 1000 mg
B) 1100 mg
C) 1200 mg
D) 1300 mg
A) Osteoporosis is a disease of the elderly.
B) A non-modifiable risk factor for osteoporosis is a person's level of activity.
C) Secondary osteoporosis occurs in women after menopause.
D) Slow discontinuation of your corticosteroid therapy will halt the progression of the osteoporosis, but not restore the lost bone mass.
A) Cereal with milk, a scrambled egg, and grapefruit
B) Fresh fruit with granola sprinkled on the fruit
C) Waffles with fresh strawberries and powdered sugar
D) A bagel topped with vegetable cream cheese and a side dish of grapes
A) An elevated serum alkaline phosphatase level and elevated serum calcium levels
B) A low serum alkaline phosphatate level and a low serum calcium level
C) An elevated serum alkaline phosphatase level and a normal serum calcium level
D) A normal serum alkaline phosphatase level and a low serum calcium level
A) A middle-age adult who takes ibuprofen daily for rheumatoid arthritis
B) An elderly patient with an infected pressure ulcer in the sacral area
C) A 17-year-old football player who had orthopedic surgery 6 weeks prior
D) An infant diagnosed with jaundice
A) Strive to achieve the maximum weight-bearing capabilities.
B) Instruct the patient to strengthen the affected muscles through weight training.
C) Support the affected extremity with external supports (splints).
D) Limit the use of reliance of on assistive devices.
A) Bursitis
B) Radiculopathy
C) Sciatica
D) Tendonitis
A) Carpel tunnel syndrome
B) Tendonitis
C) Impingement syndrome
D) Dupuytren's contracture
A) Morton's neuroma
B) Pes cavus
C) Hallux valgus
D) Onychocryptosis
A) Estrogen
B) Parathyroid
C) Calcitonin
D) Progesterone
A) High serum calcium and low phosphatase level
B) High serum calcium and high phosphatase level
C) Low serum calcium and high phosphorus level
D) Low serum calcium and low phosphorus level
A) Osteomyelitis
B) Osteoporosis
C) Osteomalacia
D) Infectious arthritis
A) Nutritional deficiency
B) Delayed wound healing
C) Loss of body weight
D) Pathologic fractures
A) Elevate the foot on several pillows.
B) Apply warm compresses intermittently to the surgical area.
C) Administer a diuretic.
D) Increase circulation through frequently ambulation.
A) Include adequate intake of vitamin E.
B) Walk 20 to 30 minutes 3 days a week.
C) Engage in isometric exercises 20 to 30 minutes 3 days a week.
D) Include an average daily intake of 300 mg of calcium.
A) Hypocalcemia
B) Hypernatremia
C) Hypermagnesemia
D) Hypochloremia
A) Staphylococcus aureus
B) Proteus
C) Pseudomonas
D) Escherichia coli
A) Antineoplastic
B) Antirheumatoid
C) Anticholinergic
D) Antiosteoclastic
A) Electroencephalogram
B) Arteriogram
C) ABG
D) Ultrasound
A) Improved pain detection
B) Use of back-muscle techniques
C) Improved self-satisfacton
D) Weight reduction
A) Myelogram
B) Bone scan
C) Epidural venogram
D) Electromyogram
A) Stage I
B) Stage II
C) Stage III
D) Stage IV
A) Tendonitis
B) A ganglion
C) Carpal tunnel syndrome
D) Dupuytren's disease
A) Deviation of a great toe laterally
B) A great toe pulled in an upward position
C) An abnormally high arch of the foot
D) A diminished longitudinal arch of the foot
A) Pes cavus
B) Hallux valgus
C) Morton's neuroma
D) Onychocryptosis
A) Fractured tibias
B) Dislocated shoulders
C) Boxer's fractures
D) Compression fractures of the spine
A) 15% to 30%
B) 25% to 40%
C) 35% to 50%
D) 45% to 60%
A) Mobility
B) Lap-banding surgery
C) Small-framed, nonobese Caucasian women
D) A diet high in calcium and vitamin D
A) When a cure would be effected
B) When persistent infection is evident
C) To correct long bone deformity
D) With persistent orthopedic deformities
A) Calcitonin
B) Mithracin
C) Alkaline phosphatase
D) Potassium hydrochloride
A) Supplemental calcium and increased doses of vitamin D
B) Supplemental calcium and increased doses of vitamin E
C) Supplemental potassium and increased doses of vitamin D
D) Supplemental potassium and increased doses of vitamin E
A) Hematogenous osteomyelitis
B) Osteomyelitis with vascular insufficiency
C) Contiguous-focus osteomyelitis
D) Osteomyelitis with muscular deterioration
A) Dressing changes are done under strict sterile technique.
B) Surgical site can be soaked in hot bath water for up to 10 minutes.
C) Use soap and clorox to clean pin sites.
D) Care must be taken to protect the surgical wound from dirt and moisture.
A) Patient's general condition, balance, and weight-bearing prescription
B) Patient's general condition, strength, and weight restrictions
C) Patient's motivation, balance, and weight-bearing prescription
D) Patient's weight-bearing prescription, motivation, and balance
A) An osterosarcoma
B) An osteochondroma
C) An osteoblast
D) An osteitis
A) Bone fracture
B) Loss of estrogen
C) Negative calcium balance
D) Dowager's hump
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