OTC Exam: Test Prep with complete
solutions
Mal-union of Radial Head and ulna lead to loss of - ANSWER-Pronation,
supination, and flexion
disarticulation of joint is a - ANSWER-Amputation or separation through the joint
Piriformis syndrome affects which nerve? - ANSWER-Sciatic
The medial meniscus is thicker at the - ANSWER-Outer parameter
Humeral fracture w/ minimal shortening of less than 2 cm treated with - ANSWER-
U shaped co-apatation splint
Which carpal bone is not considered part of the proximal or distal row - ANSWER-
Pisiform
Distal row of carpal bones - ANSWER-Trapezium, trapezoid, capitate, hamate (all
of the above)
Numbness commonly associated with CTS affects - ANSWER-Thumb, index, and
middle finger (all of the above)
Separation of edges of surgical wound where the expectation was for the wound
to remain closed is called - ANSWER-Dehiscence
Skin traction on the lower limb from thigh to ankle or knee to ankle attached to a
sling that suspends from distal thigh - ANSWER-Russell's
The contoured flare of each end of the diaphysis is called the - ANSWER-
Metaphysis
All of the following are PT treatments except - ANSWER-Electromyography
, Abduction range of the shoulder is: - ANSWER-0-180
The deltoid ligament is found on the - ANSWER-Medial aspect of the ankle
Which statement is true regarding "dip" water for plaster bandages? - ANSWER-
Warm water causes more heat, cold water allows slower set time, plaster is
dipped in water from previously dipped plaster accelerating setting time, warm
water Causes faster setting time (all of the above)
An oblique fracture into the joint space of 1st CMC joins is called a - ANSWER-
Bennett's fracture
A fold,Pleat, band or shelf is synovial tissues minor structures that may require
surgical attention are called - ANSWER-Plica
A prefabricated metallic split to the volar forearm and hand - ANSWER-Baseball
When using axillary crutches what angle should the Elbows be kept - ANSWER-30
degrees
Variables in fracture healing include: - ANSWER-Age, nutrition , hormones, and
infections (all of above)
Using the gustillo and Anderson classification of Open fractures. What grade is
an injury with a laceration more than 1 cm with soft tissue damage and a simple
or
Short oblique fx w/ minimal communition - ANSWER-Type II
What is the classification for femoral neck fractures - ANSWER-Garden
A surgical procedure that changes the alignment of the bone with or without the
removal of a portion of the bone - ANSWER-Osteotomy
Which is not a Lower extremity traction - ANSWER-Dunlop
The classic sign of a inter-trochanteric fracture is when the injured leg is rotated -
ANSWER-Externally and shortened
For congenital dislocation of the hip, the dislocated side is shorter when both
thighs are flexed to 90 degrees - ANSWER-Galeazzi sign
solutions
Mal-union of Radial Head and ulna lead to loss of - ANSWER-Pronation,
supination, and flexion
disarticulation of joint is a - ANSWER-Amputation or separation through the joint
Piriformis syndrome affects which nerve? - ANSWER-Sciatic
The medial meniscus is thicker at the - ANSWER-Outer parameter
Humeral fracture w/ minimal shortening of less than 2 cm treated with - ANSWER-
U shaped co-apatation splint
Which carpal bone is not considered part of the proximal or distal row - ANSWER-
Pisiform
Distal row of carpal bones - ANSWER-Trapezium, trapezoid, capitate, hamate (all
of the above)
Numbness commonly associated with CTS affects - ANSWER-Thumb, index, and
middle finger (all of the above)
Separation of edges of surgical wound where the expectation was for the wound
to remain closed is called - ANSWER-Dehiscence
Skin traction on the lower limb from thigh to ankle or knee to ankle attached to a
sling that suspends from distal thigh - ANSWER-Russell's
The contoured flare of each end of the diaphysis is called the - ANSWER-
Metaphysis
All of the following are PT treatments except - ANSWER-Electromyography
, Abduction range of the shoulder is: - ANSWER-0-180
The deltoid ligament is found on the - ANSWER-Medial aspect of the ankle
Which statement is true regarding "dip" water for plaster bandages? - ANSWER-
Warm water causes more heat, cold water allows slower set time, plaster is
dipped in water from previously dipped plaster accelerating setting time, warm
water Causes faster setting time (all of the above)
An oblique fracture into the joint space of 1st CMC joins is called a - ANSWER-
Bennett's fracture
A fold,Pleat, band or shelf is synovial tissues minor structures that may require
surgical attention are called - ANSWER-Plica
A prefabricated metallic split to the volar forearm and hand - ANSWER-Baseball
When using axillary crutches what angle should the Elbows be kept - ANSWER-30
degrees
Variables in fracture healing include: - ANSWER-Age, nutrition , hormones, and
infections (all of above)
Using the gustillo and Anderson classification of Open fractures. What grade is
an injury with a laceration more than 1 cm with soft tissue damage and a simple
or
Short oblique fx w/ minimal communition - ANSWER-Type II
What is the classification for femoral neck fractures - ANSWER-Garden
A surgical procedure that changes the alignment of the bone with or without the
removal of a portion of the bone - ANSWER-Osteotomy
Which is not a Lower extremity traction - ANSWER-Dunlop
The classic sign of a inter-trochanteric fracture is when the injured leg is rotated -
ANSWER-Externally and shortened
For congenital dislocation of the hip, the dislocated side is shorter when both
thighs are flexed to 90 degrees - ANSWER-Galeazzi sign
