SURGICAL FIRST ASSIST BOOK EXAM STUDY GUIDE: Orthopedics LATEST QUIZZES & ANSWERS

SURGICAL FIRST ASSIST BOOK EXAM STUDY GUIDE: Orthopedics LATEST QUIZZES & ANSWERS 435. Which of the following nerves can be injured during a lateral lower leg fasciotomy? - Correct Answer-Superficial peroneal nerve The most reliable tendon graft for primary reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament is: - Correct Answer-Patellar The type of fracture that is caused by impaction of one bone upon another is: - Correct Answer- Compression Which of the following can be a cause of locking of the knee joint? - Correct Answer- Osteochondral defects 439. Which of the following types of fractures is at the greatest risk for infection? - Correct Answer-Open fracture The trauma patient with a cervical spine injury at or near C3 to C5 is at great risk for: - Correct Answer-Respiratory difficulties Which of the following nerves is affected by carpal tunnel syndrome? - Correct Answer-Median An injury to the long thoracic nerve could cause: - Correct Answer-Winged scapula An injury to the ulnar nerve could cause: - Correct Answer-Claw hand During a triple arthrodesis, the capsuleof the talonavicular, calcaneocuboid and subtalar joints are circumferentially incised to: - Correct Answer-Gain as much ankle joint mobility as possible Which muscle is an important anatomical landmark in fractures of the forearm? - Correct Answer-Pronator teres Which of the following fractures is caused by falling on the back of the hand with the wrist flexed, also called a reverse Colles' fracture? - Correct Answer-Smith's Which of the following carpal bones is fractured most frequently? - Correct Answer-Scaphoid Which of the following metacarpals is most commonly fractured when associated with a "boxer's" fracture? - Correct Answer-Fifth