Basics Of Clinical Podiatry Quiz
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Questions and Answers
- 1.A bunion, or bony bump that forms at the base of the big toe, is also known as
- A.
Hallux Limitus
- B.
Hallux Abducto Valgus
- C.
Hallux Rigidus
- 2.What is the name of the deformity where the middle joint of the toe bends down, resembling a hammer?
- 3._____________ is the inflammation of the thick band of tissue under the bottom of the foot
- A.
Metatarsalgia
- B.
Plantar Fasciits
- C.
Plantar Pedis
- D.
Hallux Limitus
- 4.Hallux ____ is complete loss of movement in the big toe
- A.
Valgus
- B.
Rigidus
- C.
Limitus
- 5.Tinea pedis, or more commonly referred to as athlete's foot, is a fungal infection of the foot.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 6.Which of the following are common procedures for plantar warts? (Select all that apply)
- A.
Cantharidin Treatment
- B.
Cryotherapy
- C.
Matrixectomy
- 7.Another term for verruca is
- A.
Warts
- B.
Cellulitis
- C.
Paronychia
- D.
Onychomycosis
- 8.Onychomycosis is a fungal infection of the toenails or fingernails and can cause the nail to discolor, thicken, disfigure and split.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 9.Which of the following are symptoms of Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome? (Select all that apply)
- A.
Pain
- B.
Numbness
- C.
Tingling
- D.
Burning
- 10.What term best fits this description:Repetitive and prolonged motion on one's feet can lead to a condition causing pain in the ball of the foot.
- A.
Metatarsalgia
- B.
Morton's Neuroma
- C.
Plantar Fasciitis
- D.
Tinea Pedis
- 11.The most common cause of heel pain is?
- A.
Gout
- B.
Diabetes Mellitus
- C.
Heel Spur
- D.
Plantar Fasciitis
- 12.Gout is caused by a high concentration of:
- 13.What is the common term for a Onychocryptosis?
- A.
Fungal Nail Infection
- B.
Bone Infection
- C.
Ingrown Toenail
- D.
Fluid Collection
- 14.What are common medications that treat gout?
- A.
Zyloprim
- B.
Lamisil
- C.
Lopurin
- D.
Aloprim
- 15.What are common procedures for onychocryptosis?
- A.
Nail Avulsion
- B.
Cyrotherapy
- C.
Matrixectomy
- D.
Arthrodesis
- 16.What is the branch of medicine that is devoted to the study of diagnosis, medical, and surgical treatment of disorders of the foot and ankle?
- 17.Achilles tendonitis is inflammation to :
- A.
The achilles tendon
- B.
The biceps tendon
- C.
Tibialis anterior tendon
- 18.Which of the following is caused by a fungal infection?
- A.
Tinea Pedis
- B.
Onychomycosis
- C.
All of the above
- D.
None of the above
- 19.______ is a painful condition caused by a thickening of tissue surrounding a nerve leading to the toes that affects the ball of the foot and is commonly between third and fourth toes. It may feel as one is standing on a a pebble in a shoe and is felt often as sharp, numb, and burning pain.
- 20.A _________ is performed to relieve the pain and discomfort associated with bunions that have not responded to conservative treatment methods.
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