Orthopedic Technologist Certification Examination
Questions With Complete Solutions
A baseball splint Correct Answers prefabricated
metallic splint applied to the volar forearm and
hand; the palm portion of the splint positions the
hand as if it were holding a baseball
Abrasion Correct Answers Scrape of the skin due
to something abrasive
Airplane Splint Correct Answers Holds arm in
position of abduction @ shoulder level.
allograft Correct Answers transplantation of
healthy tissue from one person to another person;
also called homograft
anastomosis Correct Answers a surgical
connection between two hollow or tubular
structures
arthrectomy Correct Answers surgical removal of
a joint
arthrodesis Correct Answers procedure to remove
cartilage of any joint to encourage the bones to
fuse together
,arthroscopy Correct Answers surgical examination
of the internal structure of a joint
arthrotomy Correct Answers surgical incision into
a joint
autograft Correct Answers transplantation of
healthy tissue from one site to another site in the
same individual
Axillary block Correct Answers Injection of
anesthetic agent into nerves immediately around
the axillary artery.
Barton's fracture Correct Answers Fracture and
dislocation of the posterior lip of the distal radius
involving the wrist joint
Bennets Fracture Correct Answers fracture at the
base of the first metacarpal (Thumb)
Bier block Correct Answers Involves the injection
of anesthetic agents into the venous circulation of
an extremity with double torniquet
bifurcation Correct Answers division into two
Bone file Correct Answers Surgical instrument
used to smooth rough edges of bone structure
, Boutonniere deformity Correct Answers Rupture
or tear of the central portion of the extensor
tendon
Boxer's fracture Correct Answers Fracture of the
fifth metacarpal (most common Hand Fracture) The
fracture is at the base of the distal metaphysis
brachial plexus Correct Answers Network of
Nerves in the neck
bryant's traction Correct Answers Used on femur
fractures in children up to two years old or weigh
less than 30 lbs. Also used to stabilize the hip
joints.
buck's traction Correct Answers Used in the
treatment of nerve root disorders, sciatica, muscle
spasms, minor fractures of the lumbar spine. Also
used for temporary stabilization of fractured hips or
femoral shafts.
Buckle Fracture Correct Answers An incomplete
fracture in children in which one side of the bone
buckles out upon itself without disrupting the other
side.
Bursae Correct Answers fluid-filled sac that allows
for easy movement of one part of a joint over
Questions With Complete Solutions
A baseball splint Correct Answers prefabricated
metallic splint applied to the volar forearm and
hand; the palm portion of the splint positions the
hand as if it were holding a baseball
Abrasion Correct Answers Scrape of the skin due
to something abrasive
Airplane Splint Correct Answers Holds arm in
position of abduction @ shoulder level.
allograft Correct Answers transplantation of
healthy tissue from one person to another person;
also called homograft
anastomosis Correct Answers a surgical
connection between two hollow or tubular
structures
arthrectomy Correct Answers surgical removal of
a joint
arthrodesis Correct Answers procedure to remove
cartilage of any joint to encourage the bones to
fuse together
,arthroscopy Correct Answers surgical examination
of the internal structure of a joint
arthrotomy Correct Answers surgical incision into
a joint
autograft Correct Answers transplantation of
healthy tissue from one site to another site in the
same individual
Axillary block Correct Answers Injection of
anesthetic agent into nerves immediately around
the axillary artery.
Barton's fracture Correct Answers Fracture and
dislocation of the posterior lip of the distal radius
involving the wrist joint
Bennets Fracture Correct Answers fracture at the
base of the first metacarpal (Thumb)
Bier block Correct Answers Involves the injection
of anesthetic agents into the venous circulation of
an extremity with double torniquet
bifurcation Correct Answers division into two
Bone file Correct Answers Surgical instrument
used to smooth rough edges of bone structure
, Boutonniere deformity Correct Answers Rupture
or tear of the central portion of the extensor
tendon
Boxer's fracture Correct Answers Fracture of the
fifth metacarpal (most common Hand Fracture) The
fracture is at the base of the distal metaphysis
brachial plexus Correct Answers Network of
Nerves in the neck
bryant's traction Correct Answers Used on femur
fractures in children up to two years old or weigh
less than 30 lbs. Also used to stabilize the hip
joints.
buck's traction Correct Answers Used in the
treatment of nerve root disorders, sciatica, muscle
spasms, minor fractures of the lumbar spine. Also
used for temporary stabilization of fractured hips or
femoral shafts.
Buckle Fracture Correct Answers An incomplete
fracture in children in which one side of the bone
buckles out upon itself without disrupting the other
side.
Bursae Correct Answers fluid-filled sac that allows
for easy movement of one part of a joint over
