Final - Elbow To Wrist Fractures
Starts on pg. 103 in your notes.
- 1.What is the normal "carrying angle" range in your upper arm and forearm?
- A.
1-5 degrees
- B.
5-10 degrees
- C.
5-15 degrees
- D.
15-20 degrees
- 2.The elbow joint provides supports during weightbearing/postural activities through the extended arm.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 3.For a supracondylar fracture in the distal humerus, what angle is the elbow joint usually immobilized in?
- A.
45
- B.
90
- C.
120
- D.
180
- 4.A complex fracture of the elbow joint is usually managed by:
- A.
ORIF
- B.
Closed Reduction
- C.
External Fixation
- 5.Radial head fractures usually require immobilization for 2 to 6 weeks.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 6.Which distal radius fracture is the most common?
- A.
Colle's Fracture
- B.
Smith's Fracture
- C.
Baron's Fracture
- 7.A Colle's fracture involves:
- A.
Dorsal displacement of the hand or distal segment
- B.
Volar displacement of the hand or distal segment
- C.
Fracture in the articulating surface of the radius + dislocation of carpals
- 8.A Smith's fracture involves:
- A.
Dorsal displacement of the hand or distal segment
- B.
Volar displacement of the hand or distal segment
- C.
Fracture in the articulating surface of the radius + dislocation of carpals
- 9.A Barton's fracture involves:
- A.
Dorsal displacement of the hand or distal segment
- B.
Volar displacement of the hand or distal segment
- C.
Fracture in the articulating surface of the radius + dislocation of carpals
- 10.Which carpal fracture is the most common?
- A.
Scaphoid
- B.
Triquetreum
- C.
Lunate
- 11.A triquetreum facture is usually caused by hyperextending the wrist while it is in ulnar deviation.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 12.Check all the OT management techniques (besides splinting) that are appropriate during the Immobilization stage of a wrist/elbow fracture:
- A.
AROM of uninvolved joints
- B.
Tendon Gliding
- C.
Edema Control
- D.
Wound Care
- E.
Peripheral nerve involvement assessment
- F.
Pain control
- G.
Scar management
- H.
PAMs
- I.
Joint mobilization
- J.
Functional activities to increase AROM/strength
- K.
Resistance
- L.
Self-PROM
- 13.Check all the OT management techniques (besides splinting) that are appropriate during the S/P Immobilization stage of a wrist/elbow fracture:
- A.
AROM of uninvolved joints
- B.
Tendon Gliding
- C.
Edema Control
- D.
Wound Care
- E.
Peripheral nerve involvement assessment
- F.
Pain control
- G.
Scar management
- H.
PAMs
- I.
Joint mobilization
- J.
Functional activities to increase AROM/strength
- K.
Resistance
- L.
Self-PROM
Questions: 25 | Attempts: 51 | Last updated: Jan 29, 2013
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Sample QuestionO - lateral epicondyle; I - olecranon process and lateral edge of ulnar shaft
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