Orthopedic Technician NBCOT Exam
Before treating any patient you should
Highest statistical type of shoulder dislocation? Anterior
What muscle group does the vastus lateralis belong to? Quadriceps femoris muscle has four parts: rectus femoris, vastus lateralis,
vastus medialis, and vastus intermedius
Salter Harris fx classification identification I=Across, II=Up, III=Down, IV=Both V= Crushed
How many cervical vertebrae are there? The cervical spine is made up of 7 vertebrae. The first 2, C1 and C2, are highly
specialized and are given unique names: atlas and axis, respectively. C3-C7 are
more classic vertebrae, having a body, pedicles, laminae, spinous processes,
and facet joints.
Anatomical exam of the anteriorly dislocated hip? shortened and externally rotated
An exaggeration of post concavity of the lumbar spine? Lordosis
An exaggeration of post concavity of the thoracic spine? Kyphosis
The fx of the base to the fifth metatarsal is a tension or peroneus brevis
avulsion fx secondary to the pull of what anatomical
structure?
A fracture of the base of the fifth metatarsal eponyms? Jones/dancers
Lateral tibial plateau fx is associated with what ligament medial collateral ligament
strain or tear?
The central shaft of the long bone? Diaphysis
The tight fitting fibrous membrane that covers the bone is periosteum
called?
, Orthopedic Technician NBCOT Exam
Type of traction used for elbow fx? Dunlop
specific type of ankle taping? Gibney bandage
Drop foot peroneal injury
Splint used for stabilization of midshaft humerus fx? coaptation splint
type of sling used to manage humeral fx? cuff and collar
A cast including the thumb index and middle fingers? Dehne cast
Rigid bar attached to the shoes for pediatric limb Dennis Brown Bar
alignment?
Mallet finger is the result of? avulsion of the extensor tendon
When applying cast padding begin at the? distal point working proximally
When applying cast padding for plaster or fiberglass the thickness even
keep
Plaster casts take approximately how long to cure? 24 to 48 hours
plaster application must include specific technique smooth out each layer
which casting material is more durable? fiberglass
What is the position of function for a short leg walking ankle at 90 degrees
cast?
A PTB cast is applied to the? tibia to prevent rotation
, Orthopedic Technician NBCOT Exam
What type of traction is Bucks? skin
Where do you apply Bucks traction? lower extremity
Why do you pad the fibular head specifically? to prevent peroneal nerve palsy foot drop
Acromioclavicular separation reduction brace? Kenny-Howard brace
A multi layered compressive dressing used to control or Robert-Jones dressing
reduce extremity edema?
Number of lumbar vertebra? 5
Dermatome of the little finger and ring finger? ulnar nerve C-8 to T-1 spinal root
Eponym for epiphyseal necrosis of the capitellum? Panners
Russels traction horizontal pulley system doubles the weight amount vector of forces
Tourniquet application for Achilles tendon repair? Femur
Balanced suspension skeletal traction is for the reduction Femur fx
of?
What is a Bohler Braun frame? portable leg elevating skeletal traction unit
Nerve sensation dermatome for the lateral border of sole anterior tibial nerve S1
of the foot?
, Orthopedic Technician NBCOT Exam
What is osteochondritis dessicans? traumatic avascular necrosis of subchondral bone
What is a Tillaux fx? Lateral distal tibial fx caused by pull from the anterior inferior tibial fibular
ligament
Which muscle group is primary for the displacement of triceps
the olecranon fx?
dorsal radius fracture angulation eponym? Smiths
A patient in a short leg cast c/o calf pain. Examination deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
shows well fitting non constricting cast. what is your
primary concern?
Why is the scaphoid healing process impaired? bad blood supply
Eponym for lateral epicondylitis? Tennis elbow
Location of the Bakers cyst? popliteal fossa (space behind the knee)
49. Primary use for Buck's traction? femoral neck fx
Diagnosis for the application of a Pavlik harness? Developmental hip dysplasia
immobilization for the reduction of a Smith's fx? long arm supinated
What is Friebergs disease? avascular necrosis of the metatarsal head
How much flexion should a cylinder cast at the knee be 5-10 degrees
placed?
Before treating any patient you should
Highest statistical type of shoulder dislocation? Anterior
What muscle group does the vastus lateralis belong to? Quadriceps femoris muscle has four parts: rectus femoris, vastus lateralis,
vastus medialis, and vastus intermedius
Salter Harris fx classification identification I=Across, II=Up, III=Down, IV=Both V= Crushed
How many cervical vertebrae are there? The cervical spine is made up of 7 vertebrae. The first 2, C1 and C2, are highly
specialized and are given unique names: atlas and axis, respectively. C3-C7 are
more classic vertebrae, having a body, pedicles, laminae, spinous processes,
and facet joints.
Anatomical exam of the anteriorly dislocated hip? shortened and externally rotated
An exaggeration of post concavity of the lumbar spine? Lordosis
An exaggeration of post concavity of the thoracic spine? Kyphosis
The fx of the base to the fifth metatarsal is a tension or peroneus brevis
avulsion fx secondary to the pull of what anatomical
structure?
A fracture of the base of the fifth metatarsal eponyms? Jones/dancers
Lateral tibial plateau fx is associated with what ligament medial collateral ligament
strain or tear?
The central shaft of the long bone? Diaphysis
The tight fitting fibrous membrane that covers the bone is periosteum
called?
, Orthopedic Technician NBCOT Exam
Type of traction used for elbow fx? Dunlop
specific type of ankle taping? Gibney bandage
Drop foot peroneal injury
Splint used for stabilization of midshaft humerus fx? coaptation splint
type of sling used to manage humeral fx? cuff and collar
A cast including the thumb index and middle fingers? Dehne cast
Rigid bar attached to the shoes for pediatric limb Dennis Brown Bar
alignment?
Mallet finger is the result of? avulsion of the extensor tendon
When applying cast padding begin at the? distal point working proximally
When applying cast padding for plaster or fiberglass the thickness even
keep
Plaster casts take approximately how long to cure? 24 to 48 hours
plaster application must include specific technique smooth out each layer
which casting material is more durable? fiberglass
What is the position of function for a short leg walking ankle at 90 degrees
cast?
A PTB cast is applied to the? tibia to prevent rotation
, Orthopedic Technician NBCOT Exam
What type of traction is Bucks? skin
Where do you apply Bucks traction? lower extremity
Why do you pad the fibular head specifically? to prevent peroneal nerve palsy foot drop
Acromioclavicular separation reduction brace? Kenny-Howard brace
A multi layered compressive dressing used to control or Robert-Jones dressing
reduce extremity edema?
Number of lumbar vertebra? 5
Dermatome of the little finger and ring finger? ulnar nerve C-8 to T-1 spinal root
Eponym for epiphyseal necrosis of the capitellum? Panners
Russels traction horizontal pulley system doubles the weight amount vector of forces
Tourniquet application for Achilles tendon repair? Femur
Balanced suspension skeletal traction is for the reduction Femur fx
of?
What is a Bohler Braun frame? portable leg elevating skeletal traction unit
Nerve sensation dermatome for the lateral border of sole anterior tibial nerve S1
of the foot?
, Orthopedic Technician NBCOT Exam
What is osteochondritis dessicans? traumatic avascular necrosis of subchondral bone
What is a Tillaux fx? Lateral distal tibial fx caused by pull from the anterior inferior tibial fibular
ligament
Which muscle group is primary for the displacement of triceps
the olecranon fx?
dorsal radius fracture angulation eponym? Smiths
A patient in a short leg cast c/o calf pain. Examination deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
shows well fitting non constricting cast. what is your
primary concern?
Why is the scaphoid healing process impaired? bad blood supply
Eponym for lateral epicondylitis? Tennis elbow
Location of the Bakers cyst? popliteal fossa (space behind the knee)
49. Primary use for Buck's traction? femoral neck fx
Diagnosis for the application of a Pavlik harness? Developmental hip dysplasia
immobilization for the reduction of a Smith's fx? long arm supinated
What is Friebergs disease? avascular necrosis of the metatarsal head
How much flexion should a cylinder cast at the knee be 5-10 degrees
placed?
