Exam 2025 Questions and Answers
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What are the competitive features of the MP90 probe? - ✔✔- Durable active electrode
- Six ports for efficient suction management
- Four offsets for effective tactile feedback on bone
**Answer on test = all of the above
When using the ApolloRF probe, the active and return electrodes are located where? -
✔✔On the tip of the probe
What feature does the Synergy system have that NONE of the competitors have? - ✔✔It
integrates with the Synergy imagine system
The Biopolar ablation breaks down tissue by the following process? - ✔✔Chemical
reaction -- gently breaks down tissue at the molecular level
True or False: The synergy resection consoles can control two handpieces
independently as well as simultaneously - ✔✔True
Which oscillation mode is the least aggressive? - ✔✔*a. Standard*
b. Efficient
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,c. Aggressive
In STD oscillation mode, how often will the handpiece change direction at an RPM of
1000 or more? - ✔✔Every .3 seconds
The PowerPick was initially designed to make quick work of: - ✔✔Microfracture
procedure
The RINSE feature of the Dual Wave increases the suction rate of which structure? -
✔✔Cannula(r)
The water tube on the color coded Dual Wave tubing is what color? - ✔✔Blue
Which of the following power terms is a measure of angular force or how much push a
rotating shaft has? - ✔✔Torque
What is the purpose of the lavage function on the Dual Wave? - ✔✔Help with
hemostasis
The purpose of Shaverboost on the Dual Wave pump is what? - ✔✔Increase pressure
when the shaver is activated
True or False: The Dual Wave is designed to operate as either an inflow/outflow or
inflow only - ✔✔True
True or False: SynergyUHD4 4k imaging console has 4x the resolution as standard HD -
✔✔True
One major advantage of the Dual Wave pump over traditional inflow-only pumps is: -
✔✔DW pump automatically regulates inflow and outflow to maintain a constant fluid
pressure in the join
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, The metal detection feature on the Synergy RF Bipolar ablation system performs what
function? - ✔✔Suspends power to the probe when the tip is in close proximity of scope
or metal instruments
What 3 bones make up the ankle joint? - ✔✔Tibia, fibula, & talus
What is the most common motion responsible for lateral ankle sprains? - ✔✔Inversion,
plantar-flexion
True or False: The synergy UHD4 console is a 3-1 system which contains a light source,
4k camera, and an image management port - ✔✔True
What are the ligaments of the ankle syndesmosis joint? - ✔✔PiTFL, AiTFL, &
Tibiofubular interosseous ligament
What is the strongest of the 3 ankle syndesmosis joint ligaments? - ✔✔PiTFL
What ligament is commonly repaired in the brostrom technique? - ✔✔ATFL
What two bones does the ATFL connect? - ✔✔Talus to fibula
Which bone do you fixate first with the ATFL IB? which anchor? - ✔✔Talus, 4.75 SL
with fibertape
What are 3 common complications of screw fixation for syndesmosis injury? -
✔✔Loosening, Breakage, need of second operation
How do you activate ASP on the dualwave running? - ✔✔Activate the shaver
handpiece
Who developed Internalbrace? - ✔✔Gordon Mackay
What two muscles make up your calf muscles and come together to form the achilles
tendon? - ✔✔Gastrocnemius and soleus
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