Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Chapter 36. Exam Questions AND Correct
Answers
Arthrogram Test - ✔✔Consists of a series of x-rays taken of the joint after a
contrast medium is injected into the joint.
Articular cartilage - ✔✔Smooth, white tissue that covers the ends of the bones
where they come together and allows the bones to glide over each other with
very little friction. Can be damaged by injury or normal wear and tear.
Brace - ✔✔The device provides stability and protection to the joint while
allowing the joint to help function.
Crepitation - ✔✔Flexible connective tissue that covers the ends of any bones at
the joint.
DEXA scan test - ✔✔Measures the calcium and other minerals in the bone.
Elastic Bandages are used: - ✔✔As a bandage over a wound, To limit swelling in
an injured or operative extremity, To restrict movement, and to provide support
to an extremity.
EMG test - ✔✔Involves inserting thin needle electrodes through the skin into
the muscle and they pick up the electrical activity in the muscle.
Goniometer - ✔✔A device used to measure the ROM of a joint. Can also be used
to measure the hand grip strength.
Answers
Arthrogram Test - ✔✔Consists of a series of x-rays taken of the joint after a
contrast medium is injected into the joint.
Articular cartilage - ✔✔Smooth, white tissue that covers the ends of the bones
where they come together and allows the bones to glide over each other with
very little friction. Can be damaged by injury or normal wear and tear.
Brace - ✔✔The device provides stability and protection to the joint while
allowing the joint to help function.
Crepitation - ✔✔Flexible connective tissue that covers the ends of any bones at
the joint.
DEXA scan test - ✔✔Measures the calcium and other minerals in the bone.
Elastic Bandages are used: - ✔✔As a bandage over a wound, To limit swelling in
an injured or operative extremity, To restrict movement, and to provide support
to an extremity.
EMG test - ✔✔Involves inserting thin needle electrodes through the skin into
the muscle and they pick up the electrical activity in the muscle.
Goniometer - ✔✔A device used to measure the ROM of a joint. Can also be used
to measure the hand grip strength.
