Musculoskeletal Disorders

7. When a fracture is healing, the procallus or fibrocartilaginous callus: a. can bear weight. b. serves as a splint across the fracture site. c. is the tissue that lays down new cartilage. d. is made up of new bone. ANS: B REF: 166 8. The inflammation surrounding a fracture site during the first few days may complicate healing by causing: a. excessive bone movement. b. severe ischemia and tissue necrosis. c. malunion or nonunion. d. fat emboli to form. ANS: B REF: 166-167 9. What is a sign of a dislocation? a. Crepitus b. Pain and tenderness c. Increased range of motion at a joint d. Deformity at a joint ANS: D REF: 168 10. All of the following predispose to osteoporosis EXCEPT: a. weight-bearing activity. b. a sedentary lifestyle. c. long-term intake of glucocorticoids. d. calcium deficit. ANS: A REF: 169 11. Which of the following statements does NOT apply to osteoporosis? a. Bone resorption is greater than bone formation. b. It causes compression fractures of the vertebrae. c. Osteoporosis is always a primary disorder. d. It often leads to kyphosis and loss of height. ANS: C REF: 169 12. Which of the following best describes the typical bone pain caused by osteogenic sarcoma? a. Intermittent, increasing with activity b. Sharp, increased with joint movement c. Mild, aching when weight-bearing d. Steady, severe, and persisting with rest ANS: D REF: 171 13. How is Duchenne’s muscular dystrophy inherited? a. Autosomal recessive gene b. X-linked recessive gene c. Autosomal dominant gene d. Codominant gene ANS: B REF: 172 14. Which of the following is true about Duchenne’s muscular dystrophy? a. There is difficulty climbing stairs or standing up at 2 to 3 years of age. b. It involves only the legs and pelvis. c. Skeletal muscle atrophy can be seen in the legs of a toddler. d. It cannot be detected in any carriers. ANS: A REF: 172 15. The most common type of joint, which are freely movable, are called: a. Synarthroses b. Amphiarthroses c. Anarthroses d. Diarthroses ANS: D