ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY PRACTICE EXAM:
(NEW 2025/2026 UPDATE)
MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM & TRAUMA
MANAGEMENT GUIDE | QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS | GRADE A | 100% CORRECT
(VERIFIED SOLUTIONS) – MEDICAL SCHOOL
ORTHOPEDICS
1) 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 - a. elevate the extremity above the level of the heart
2) The amputation procedure for removal of the toes at the MP joint is known as
______________.
a. AK
b. BK
c. Symes
d. Bankart - ?
3) Upon the healing of a fracture, the x-ray will denote the presence of ___________.
a. hemorrhage
b. fracture line
c. callus formation
d. osteomyelitis - c. callus formation
4) Orthopedic surgery requires additional scrub attire such as all of the following EXCEPT:
a. double gloves
b. eye protection
c. boots
d. "space suit" - b. eye protection
5) All of the following are fibrous joints EXCEPT:
a. syndesmoses
b. synarthroses
c. symphyses
, d. gomphoses - c. symphyses
6) The goal of fracture treatment for the lower extremity is all of the following EXCEPT:
a. preserve mobility
b. restore alignment
c. restore length
d. provide stability for weight bearing - a. preserve mobility
7) Relevant incisions for orthopedic surgery include all of the following EXCEPT:
a. hip
b. back
c. wrist
d. knee - b. back
8) The abnormal curvature of the vertebral column is known as __________.
a. lordosis
b. kyphosis
c. scoliosis
d. all of the above - d. all of the above
9) If small, narrow slices of _________ bone are used, these "matchsticks" are used to
expand the site of the graft.
a. cortical
b. homogenous
c. cancellous
d. autogenous - a. cortical
10) All of the following are examples of bone clamps EXCEPT:
a. single-action
b. double-action
c. ratcheted
d. multi-action - d. multi-action
11) All of the following are grafts for ligament repairs EXCEPT:
a. autographs
b. allografts
c. silicone
d. synthetic - c. silicone
12) The primary goal of limb reattachment is restoration of __________.
a. original function
b. original appearance
c. length
d. alignment - a. original function
13) All of the following are examples of vertebral column surgery EXCEPT:
a. laminectomy with removal of bony fragments
(NEW 2025/2026 UPDATE)
MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM & TRAUMA
MANAGEMENT GUIDE | QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS | GRADE A | 100% CORRECT
(VERIFIED SOLUTIONS) – MEDICAL SCHOOL
ORTHOPEDICS
1) 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 - a. elevate the extremity above the level of the heart
2) The amputation procedure for removal of the toes at the MP joint is known as
______________.
a. AK
b. BK
c. Symes
d. Bankart - ?
3) Upon the healing of a fracture, the x-ray will denote the presence of ___________.
a. hemorrhage
b. fracture line
c. callus formation
d. osteomyelitis - c. callus formation
4) Orthopedic surgery requires additional scrub attire such as all of the following EXCEPT:
a. double gloves
b. eye protection
c. boots
d. "space suit" - b. eye protection
5) All of the following are fibrous joints EXCEPT:
a. syndesmoses
b. synarthroses
c. symphyses
, d. gomphoses - c. symphyses
6) The goal of fracture treatment for the lower extremity is all of the following EXCEPT:
a. preserve mobility
b. restore alignment
c. restore length
d. provide stability for weight bearing - a. preserve mobility
7) Relevant incisions for orthopedic surgery include all of the following EXCEPT:
a. hip
b. back
c. wrist
d. knee - b. back
8) The abnormal curvature of the vertebral column is known as __________.
a. lordosis
b. kyphosis
c. scoliosis
d. all of the above - d. all of the above
9) If small, narrow slices of _________ bone are used, these "matchsticks" are used to
expand the site of the graft.
a. cortical
b. homogenous
c. cancellous
d. autogenous - a. cortical
10) All of the following are examples of bone clamps EXCEPT:
a. single-action
b. double-action
c. ratcheted
d. multi-action - d. multi-action
11) All of the following are grafts for ligament repairs EXCEPT:
a. autographs
b. allografts
c. silicone
d. synthetic - c. silicone
12) The primary goal of limb reattachment is restoration of __________.
a. original function
b. original appearance
c. length
d. alignment - a. original function
13) All of the following are examples of vertebral column surgery EXCEPT:
a. laminectomy with removal of bony fragments
