EMT Chapter 32: Orthopedic Injuries Test Questions and Answers Graded A+
1. The musculoskeletal system refers to the: The bones and voluntary
muscles of the body.
2. A(n) fracture occurs in the growth section of a epiphyseal
child's bone might lead to bone growth abnormalities.
3. Which of the following statements regarding compart- B. Compartment syn-
ment syndrome is correct? drome typically develops
A. Most cases of compartment syndrome occur follow- within 6 to 12 hours after
ing a severe fracture of the pelvis. an injury.
B. Compartment syndrome typically develops within 6
to 12 hours after an injury.
C. In most cases, compartment syndrome develops
within a few minutes after an injury.
D. Compartment syndrome occurs because of in-
creased pressure within the bone cavity.
4. Common signs and symptoms of a sprain include of of B. deformity
the following, except:
A. ecchymosis
B. deformity
C swelling
D. guarding
5. Which of the following types of muscle is under direst D. Skeletal
voluntary control of the brain?
A. Cardiac
B. Autonomic
C. Smooth
D. Skeletal
6. pathologic
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, EMT Chapter 32: Orthopedic Injuries Test Questions and Answers Graded A+
A fracture caused by minimal force that is associated
with diseases such as cancer and osteoporosis is called
a fracture.
7. Atrophy is a condition that occurs when: muscle decreases in size
and function because of
disease or trauma
8. A is a musculoskeletal injury in which there is Sprain
partial or temporary separation of the bone ends as
well as partial stretching or tearing of the supporting
ligaments.
9. The MOST commonly fractures bone(s) in the body is clavicle
the:
10. Skeletal muscle is attached to the bone by tough, rope- tendons
like fibrous structures called:
11. Of the following musculoskeletal injuries, which is the B. Nondisplaced pelvic
LEAST severe? fracture
A. An amputation of an extremity
B. Nondisplaced pelvic fracture
C. Open fracture of a long bone
D. Multiple closed long bone fractures
12. Skeletal muscle is also referred to as muscle. striated
13. Traction splints primality immobilize and secure frac- femur
tures of the:
14. Which of the following structures is regulated by Blood vessels
smooth muscle?
A. Blood vessels
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1. The musculoskeletal system refers to the: The bones and voluntary
muscles of the body.
2. A(n) fracture occurs in the growth section of a epiphyseal
child's bone might lead to bone growth abnormalities.
3. Which of the following statements regarding compart- B. Compartment syn-
ment syndrome is correct? drome typically develops
A. Most cases of compartment syndrome occur follow- within 6 to 12 hours after
ing a severe fracture of the pelvis. an injury.
B. Compartment syndrome typically develops within 6
to 12 hours after an injury.
C. In most cases, compartment syndrome develops
within a few minutes after an injury.
D. Compartment syndrome occurs because of in-
creased pressure within the bone cavity.
4. Common signs and symptoms of a sprain include of of B. deformity
the following, except:
A. ecchymosis
B. deformity
C swelling
D. guarding
5. Which of the following types of muscle is under direst D. Skeletal
voluntary control of the brain?
A. Cardiac
B. Autonomic
C. Smooth
D. Skeletal
6. pathologic
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, EMT Chapter 32: Orthopedic Injuries Test Questions and Answers Graded A+
A fracture caused by minimal force that is associated
with diseases such as cancer and osteoporosis is called
a fracture.
7. Atrophy is a condition that occurs when: muscle decreases in size
and function because of
disease or trauma
8. A is a musculoskeletal injury in which there is Sprain
partial or temporary separation of the bone ends as
well as partial stretching or tearing of the supporting
ligaments.
9. The MOST commonly fractures bone(s) in the body is clavicle
the:
10. Skeletal muscle is attached to the bone by tough, rope- tendons
like fibrous structures called:
11. Of the following musculoskeletal injuries, which is the B. Nondisplaced pelvic
LEAST severe? fracture
A. An amputation of an extremity
B. Nondisplaced pelvic fracture
C. Open fracture of a long bone
D. Multiple closed long bone fractures
12. Skeletal muscle is also referred to as muscle. striated
13. Traction splints primality immobilize and secure frac- femur
tures of the:
14. Which of the following structures is regulated by Blood vessels
smooth muscle?
A. Blood vessels
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