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Prepare for the NBCOT Orthopaedic Technologist certification exam with practice questions covering casting, splinting, bracing, traction, patient care, surgical procedures, and aseptic technique.

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Orthopedic Technician NBCOT Exam
Before treating any patient you should




Highest statistical type of shoulder dislocation? Anterior




What muscle group does the vastus lateralis belong to? Quadriceps femoris muscle has four parts: rectus femoris, vastus lateralis,
vastus medialis, and vastus intermedius




Salter Harris fx classification identification I=Across, II=Up, III=Down, IV=Both V= Crushed




How many cervical vertebrae are there? The cervical spine is made up of 7 vertebrae. The first 2, C1 and C2, are highly
specialized and are given unique names: atlas and axis, respectively. C3-C7 are
more classic vertebrae, having a body, pedicles, laminae, spinous processes,
and facet joints.




Anatomical exam of the anteriorly dislocated hip? shortened and externally rotated




An exaggeration of post concavity of the lumbar spine? Lordosis




An exaggeration of post concavity of the thoracic spine? Kyphosis




The fx of the base to the fifth metatarsal is a tension or peroneus brevis
avulsion fx secondary to the pull of what anatomical
structure?


A fracture of the base of the fifth metatarsal eponyms? Jones/dancers




Lateral tibial plateau fx is associated with what ligament medial collateral ligament
strain or tear?



The central shaft of the long bone? Diaphysis




The tight fitting fibrous membrane that covers the bone is periosteum
called?

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Type of traction used for elbow fx? Dunlop




specific type of ankle taping? Gibney bandage




Drop foot peroneal injury




Splint used for stabilization of midshaft humerus fx? coaptation splint




type of sling used to manage humeral fx? cuff and collar




A cast including the thumb index and middle fingers? Dehne cast




Rigid bar attached to the shoes for pediatric limb Dennis Brown Bar
alignment?



Mallet finger is the result of? avulsion of the extensor tendon




When applying cast padding begin at the? distal point working proximally




When applying cast padding for plaster or fiberglass the thickness even
keep



Plaster casts take approximately how long to cure? 24 to 48 hours




plaster application must include specific technique smooth out each layer




which casting material is more durable? fiberglass




What is the position of function for a short leg walking ankle at 90 degrees
cast?



A PTB cast is applied to the? tibia to prevent rotation

, Orthopedic Technician NBCOT Exam
What type of traction is Bucks? skin




Where do you apply Bucks traction? lower extremity




Why do you pad the fibular head specifically? to prevent peroneal nerve palsy foot drop




Acromioclavicular separation reduction brace? Kenny-Howard brace




A multi layered compressive dressing used to control or Robert-Jones dressing
reduce extremity edema?



Number of lumbar vertebra? 5




Dermatome of the little finger and ring finger? ulnar nerve C-8 to T-1 spinal root




Eponym for epiphyseal necrosis of the capitellum? Panners




Russels traction horizontal pulley system doubles the weight amount vector of forces




Tourniquet application for Achilles tendon repair? Femur




Balanced suspension skeletal traction is for the reduction Femur fx
of?



What is a Bohler Braun frame? portable leg elevating skeletal traction unit




Nerve sensation dermatome for the lateral border of sole anterior tibial nerve S1
of the foot?

, Orthopedic Technician NBCOT Exam
What is osteochondritis dessicans? traumatic avascular necrosis of subchondral bone




What is a Tillaux fx? Lateral distal tibial fx caused by pull from the anterior inferior tibial fibular
ligament




Which muscle group is primary for the displacement of triceps
the olecranon fx?



dorsal radius fracture angulation eponym? Smiths




A patient in a short leg cast c/o calf pain. Examination deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
shows well fitting non constricting cast. what is your
primary concern?


Why is the scaphoid healing process impaired? bad blood supply




Eponym for lateral epicondylitis? Tennis elbow




Location of the Bakers cyst? popliteal fossa (space behind the knee)




49. Primary use for Buck's traction? femoral neck fx




Diagnosis for the application of a Pavlik harness? Developmental hip dysplasia




immobilization for the reduction of a Smith's fx? long arm supinated




What is Friebergs disease? avascular necrosis of the metatarsal head




How much flexion should a cylinder cast at the knee be 5-10 degrees
placed?

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