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[Show more]What to report to surgeon regarding fx CORRECT ANSWER -Location 
-Open/closed 
-Type of fx 
-Anatomical alignment 
-Angulation- degree 
-Neurovascular status of limb 
 
Surgical hand washing procedure CORRECT ANSWER -Examine skin for damage 
-Nail pick to clean under nails 
-Sterile scrub brush 
-O...
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Add to cartWhat to report to surgeon regarding fx CORRECT ANSWER -Location 
-Open/closed 
-Type of fx 
-Anatomical alignment 
-Angulation- degree 
-Neurovascular status of limb 
 
Surgical hand washing procedure CORRECT ANSWER -Examine skin for damage 
-Nail pick to clean under nails 
-Sterile scrub brush 
-O...
Transverse & Oblique fractures CORRECT ANSWER Transverse: right angle (simple fx) direct blow 
Oblique: angled, likely to displace, twisting force 
 
Stress/Butterfly/Avulsion fractures CORRECT ANSWER Stress: crack in bone (March fx) 
Butterfly: comminuted fx- 2 fragments on each side of central fra...
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Add to cartTransverse & Oblique fractures CORRECT ANSWER Transverse: right angle (simple fx) direct blow 
Oblique: angled, likely to displace, twisting force 
 
Stress/Butterfly/Avulsion fractures CORRECT ANSWER Stress: crack in bone (March fx) 
Butterfly: comminuted fx- 2 fragments on each side of central fra...
Caudine Equine Syndrome (CES) CORRECT ANSWER Nerve roots become compressed interfering with sensory and motor functions 
 
Paget's Disease/Osteitis Deformans CORRECT ANSWER Chronic disorder that can lead to pain, arthritis, fractures, and deformities of the skeleton 
 
Boutonniere Deformity CORRECT...
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Add to cartCaudine Equine Syndrome (CES) CORRECT ANSWER Nerve roots become compressed interfering with sensory and motor functions 
 
Paget's Disease/Osteitis Deformans CORRECT ANSWER Chronic disorder that can lead to pain, arthritis, fractures, and deformities of the skeleton 
 
Boutonniere Deformity CORRECT...
OSTEOCYTE CORRECT ANSWER mature osteoblasts 
 
OSTEOBLAST CORRECT ANSWER Bone forming cells 
 
OSTEOCLAST CORRECT ANSWER cells that break down bone minerals. Re-sorbs mineralized bone 
 
Anatomical Position CORRECT ANSWER standing upright, head and eyes facing forward, feet together or slightly apar...
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Add to cartOSTEOCYTE CORRECT ANSWER mature osteoblasts 
 
OSTEOBLAST CORRECT ANSWER Bone forming cells 
 
OSTEOCLAST CORRECT ANSWER cells that break down bone minerals. Re-sorbs mineralized bone 
 
Anatomical Position CORRECT ANSWER standing upright, head and eyes facing forward, feet together or slightly apar...
The purpose of any traction setup is one or more of the following: CORRECT ANSWER 1) prevent or reduce muscle spasms 
2) immoblize a joint or part of the body 
3) reduce a fracture or dislocation 
4) treat joint pathology 
 
How many lbs can you use for skin traction? CORRECT ANSWER 5-7 lbs 
 
Skele...
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Add to cartThe purpose of any traction setup is one or more of the following: CORRECT ANSWER 1) prevent or reduce muscle spasms 
2) immoblize a joint or part of the body 
3) reduce a fracture or dislocation 
4) treat joint pathology 
 
How many lbs can you use for skin traction? CORRECT ANSWER 5-7 lbs 
 
Skele...
Pelvic Skin Traction Removal CORRECT ANSWER Remove weights and then pelvic belt 
 
Window Edema Reduction CORRECT ANSWER Bias-cut wrapping applied distal to proximal 
 
MRI CORRECT ANSWER Diagnose osteomyelitis 
 
Ultrasound CORRECT ANSWER Images fluid collections and soft tissue involvement 
 
CT C...
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Add to cartPelvic Skin Traction Removal CORRECT ANSWER Remove weights and then pelvic belt 
 
Window Edema Reduction CORRECT ANSWER Bias-cut wrapping applied distal to proximal 
 
MRI CORRECT ANSWER Diagnose osteomyelitis 
 
Ultrasound CORRECT ANSWER Images fluid collections and soft tissue involvement 
 
CT C...
Compartment Syndrome CORRECT ANSWER Involves the compression of nerves and blood vessels due to swelling within the enclosed space created by the fascia that separates groups of muscles 
 
Meniscus Tear CORRECT ANSWER MOI: twisting or squatting. Pain is localized along the joint line. May produce cl...
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Add to cartCompartment Syndrome CORRECT ANSWER Involves the compression of nerves and blood vessels due to swelling within the enclosed space created by the fascia that separates groups of muscles 
 
Meniscus Tear CORRECT ANSWER MOI: twisting or squatting. Pain is localized along the joint line. May produce cl...
1. Which carpal bone articulates with the radius? CORRECT ANSWER B Scaphoid 
 
2. An opening through a bone, which usually serves as a passageway for blood vessels, nerves CORRECT ANSWER A. Foramen 
 
3. The distal phalanx of the middle finger is flexed by CORRECT ANSWER C. Flexor digitorum profundu...
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Add to cart1. Which carpal bone articulates with the radius? CORRECT ANSWER B Scaphoid 
 
2. An opening through a bone, which usually serves as a passageway for blood vessels, nerves CORRECT ANSWER A. Foramen 
 
3. The distal phalanx of the middle finger is flexed by CORRECT ANSWER C. Flexor digitorum profundu...
The normal length of time for a fracture to heal is: CORRECT ANSWER 8-12 weeks 
 
The five stages of normal fracture healing in correct order include: CORRECT ANSWER Inflammation, cellular proliferation, callus formation, ossification, remodeling 
 
Factors that may disrupt normal fracture healing i...
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Add to cartThe normal length of time for a fracture to heal is: CORRECT ANSWER 8-12 weeks 
 
The five stages of normal fracture healing in correct order include: CORRECT ANSWER Inflammation, cellular proliferation, callus formation, ossification, remodeling 
 
Factors that may disrupt normal fracture healing i...
Before treating any patient you should CORRECT ANSWER 
 
Highest statistical type of shoulder dislocation? CORRECT ANSWER Anterior 
 
What muscle group does the vastus lateralis belong to? CORRECT ANSWER Quadriceps femoris muscle has four parts: rectus femoris, vastus lateralis, vastus medialis, an...
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Add to cartBefore treating any patient you should CORRECT ANSWER 
 
Highest statistical type of shoulder dislocation? CORRECT ANSWER Anterior 
 
What muscle group does the vastus lateralis belong to? CORRECT ANSWER Quadriceps femoris muscle has four parts: rectus femoris, vastus lateralis, vastus medialis, an...
Which of the following reduces swelling that can compromise circulation to the distal region of the extremity? 
a. elevate the extremity above the level of the heart 
b. ice or cool the extremity 
c. heat the extremity 
d. none of the above CORRECT ANSWER a. elevate the extremity above the level of ...
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Add to cartWhich of the following reduces swelling that can compromise circulation to the distal region of the extremity? 
a. elevate the extremity above the level of the heart 
b. ice or cool the extremity 
c. heat the extremity 
d. none of the above CORRECT ANSWER a. elevate the extremity above the level of ...
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Fracture classifications CORRECT ANSWER Open and closed 
 
Causes of fractures CORRECT ANSWER trauma and pathological 
 
types of fractures CORRECT ANSWER know what each are 
Greenstick/stress: barely fractured 
Potts: @ fibula near ankle 
Colles: Fall on outsretched hand (FOOSH) 
Compound: penetrat...
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Add to cartFracture classifications CORRECT ANSWER Open and closed 
 
Causes of fractures CORRECT ANSWER trauma and pathological 
 
types of fractures CORRECT ANSWER know what each are 
Greenstick/stress: barely fractured 
Potts: @ fibula near ankle 
Colles: Fall on outsretched hand (FOOSH) 
Compound: penetrat...
What are the two main types of traction? CORRECT ANSWER skin and skeletal 
 
Skin Traction CORRECT ANSWER weights attached to the skin via tape, straps, boots or cuffs, weight between 5-7 lbs 
 
Skeletal Traction CORRECT ANSWER invasive procedure, uses hardware placed in bones, weight between 25-40 ...
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Add to cartWhat are the two main types of traction? CORRECT ANSWER skin and skeletal 
 
Skin Traction CORRECT ANSWER weights attached to the skin via tape, straps, boots or cuffs, weight between 5-7 lbs 
 
Skeletal Traction CORRECT ANSWER invasive procedure, uses hardware placed in bones, weight between 25-40 ...
calcium CORRECT ANSWER Which mineral is stored in the bones and constantly being removed to maintain necessary blood levels? 
 
femur CORRECT ANSWER Which of the following is a long bone that is the largest in the human body? 
 
calcaneus CORRECT ANSWER Which bone is the largest found in the foot an...
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Add to cartcalcium CORRECT ANSWER Which mineral is stored in the bones and constantly being removed to maintain necessary blood levels? 
 
femur CORRECT ANSWER Which of the following is a long bone that is the largest in the human body? 
 
calcaneus CORRECT ANSWER Which bone is the largest found in the foot an...
Where are the zygomatic bones located? CORRECT ANSWER In the cheeks below the eyes 
 
What types of materials or procedures are used for external fixation of a fracture? CORRECT ANSWER Splints and plaster casts 
 
Which condition is characterized by an abnormal lateral curvature of the vertebral col...
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Add to cartWhere are the zygomatic bones located? CORRECT ANSWER In the cheeks below the eyes 
 
What types of materials or procedures are used for external fixation of a fracture? CORRECT ANSWER Splints and plaster casts 
 
Which condition is characterized by an abnormal lateral curvature of the vertebral col...
A person trained as an orthopedic technologist can be expected to CORRECT ANSWER assist orthopedic surgeons in their treatment of patients. 
 
What are the four components of the skeletal system? CORRECT ANSWER Ligaments, tendons, bones, and cartilage 
 
Which of the following statements is true reg...
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Add to cartA person trained as an orthopedic technologist can be expected to CORRECT ANSWER assist orthopedic surgeons in their treatment of patients. 
 
What are the four components of the skeletal system? CORRECT ANSWER Ligaments, tendons, bones, and cartilage 
 
Which of the following statements is true reg...
what is the mechanism by which mechanical forces responsible for deformity in the fracture of long bones can be overcome and alignment restored? CORRECT ANSWER orthopedic traction 
 
what are the three forces associated with orthopedic traction? CORRECT ANSWER 1. mechanical force 
2. muscular force...
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Add to cartwhat is the mechanism by which mechanical forces responsible for deformity in the fracture of long bones can be overcome and alignment restored? CORRECT ANSWER orthopedic traction 
 
what are the three forces associated with orthopedic traction? CORRECT ANSWER 1. mechanical force 
2. muscular force...
arthroplasty: CORRECT ANSWER the surgical reconstruction or placement of a joint 
 
arthr(o): joint 
 
plasty: surgical repair or restoration 
 
diadactics: CORRECT ANSWER - is a theory of teaching, and in a wider sense, a theory and practical application of teaching and learning. In demarcation fr...
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Add to cartarthroplasty: CORRECT ANSWER the surgical reconstruction or placement of a joint 
 
arthr(o): joint 
 
plasty: surgical repair or restoration 
 
diadactics: CORRECT ANSWER - is a theory of teaching, and in a wider sense, a theory and practical application of teaching and learning. In demarcation fr...
Bone cells are called: CORRECT ANSWER osteocytes 
 
Another name for spongy bone is: CORRECT ANSWER cancellous bone 
 
Another name for cortical bone is: CORRECT ANSWER compact bone 
 
Red bone marrow is found within: CORRECT ANSWER cancellous bone 
 
The canal that runs the length of a long bone is...
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Add to cartBone cells are called: CORRECT ANSWER osteocytes 
 
Another name for spongy bone is: CORRECT ANSWER cancellous bone 
 
Another name for cortical bone is: CORRECT ANSWER compact bone 
 
Red bone marrow is found within: CORRECT ANSWER cancellous bone 
 
The canal that runs the length of a long bone is...
If a patient has significant pain in a joint because the protective layer of cartilage has worn away, what treatment option may an orthopedic surgeon recommend CORRECT ANSWER -joint replacement 
 
the production of red blood cells is called __________ CORRECT ANSWER -erythropoiesis 
 
the bone cells...
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Add to cartIf a patient has significant pain in a joint because the protective layer of cartilage has worn away, what treatment option may an orthopedic surgeon recommend CORRECT ANSWER -joint replacement 
 
the production of red blood cells is called __________ CORRECT ANSWER -erythropoiesis 
 
the bone cells...
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