Orthopedics 2023 Exam Questions with Correct Answers

Orthopedics 2023 Exam Questions with Correct Answers A patient with sciatica is most likely to describe relief of symptoms with: sitting. standing. side lying or standing. walking. - ANSWER side lying or standing. A patient has cut himself on a fence post while working outside. He has not had a tetanus shot in more than 10 years. How long can he wait before getting the immunization and still prevent tetanus? 24 hours 48 hours 72 hours 5 days - ANSWER 72 hours Which of the following is NOT true regarding cervical whiplash injury? This occurs after a traumatic event. It may be accompanied by severe pain, spasm. Is identifiable on MRI or CT, but not x-ray. Occipital pain and headache can occur. - ANSWER Is identifiable on MRI or CT, but not x-ray. An 80 year-old patient is very active but presents today with posterior hip pain for the past week. Which of the following is least likely part of the differential diagnosis? Osteoarthritis Sacroiliac joint disease Lumbar radiculopathy Herpes zoster - ANSWER Osteoarthritis . An elderly patient had a total knee replacement (TKR) 10 months ago. He is doing well. What information should he be given regarding the knee replacement? He should take an aspirin daily for the first year. He should receive an antibiotic prior to dental procedures. He should take the flu shot annually. There are no recommendations 6 months after his surgery. - ANSWER He should receive an antibiotic prior to dental The average age of pubertal growth spurt in North American boys is: 9.5 - 11.5 years. 10 - 12 years. 12 - 14 years. 14 - 16 years. - ANSWER 12 - 14 years. A 12 year-old male with hip pain presents to the NP clinic. Hip pain has occurred with activity for the past 4-6 weeks but his pain is worse and now involves the knee. There is no history of trauma. How should the work-up be initiated? Order a hip and knee x-ray Order a hip x-ray and a sed rate Perform Trendelenburg's test in the office Have the child squat in the office to assess the hips - ANSWER Perform Trendelenburg's test in the office A patient presents with right shoulder pain (7/10 on the pain scale) after an acute shoulder injury yesterday. He fell against a brick wall while working at his home. He reports pain that radiates into his upper arm. How should this be managed? Immobilize the right shoulder for 3 days Rest, ice, and naproxen for one week Order an x-ray of the right shoulder Prescribe physical therapy for the patient - ANSWER Order an x-ray of the right shoulder A nurse practitioner has successfully reduced a nursemaid's elbow. How can the NP know that it was successful? X-rays Child moves the affected arm at the elbow A click is heard The deformity has resolved - ANSWER Child moves the affected arm at the elbow