Orthopedic Practice Exam Questions and Answers

Orthopedic Practice Exam




Which of the following reduces swelling that can compromise circulation to the distal region of the
extremity?

a. elevate the extremity above the level of the heart

b. ice or cool the extremity

c. heat the extremity

d. none of the above - Answer-a. elevate the extremity above the level of the heart



The amputation procedure for removal of the toes at the MP joint is known as ______________.

a. AK

b. BK

c. Symes

d. Bankart - Answer-?



Upon the healing of a fracture, the x-ray will denote the presence of ___________.

a. hemorrhage

b. fracture line

,c. callus formation

d. osteomyelitis - Answer-c. callus formation



Orthopedic surgery requires additional scrub attire such as all of the following EXCEPT:

a. double gloves

b. eye protection

c. boots

d. "space suit" - Answer-b. eye protection



All of the following are fibrous joints EXCEPT:

a. syndesmoses

b. synarthroses

c. symphyses

d. gomphoses - Answer-c. symphyses



The goal of fracture treatment for the lower extremity is all of the following EXCEPT:

a. preserve mobility

b. restore alignment

c. restore length

d. provide stability for weight bearing - Answer-a. preserve mobility



Relevant incisions for orthopedic surgery include all of the following EXCEPT:

a. hip

b. back

c. wrist

, d. knee - Answer-b. back



The abnormal curvature of the vertebral column is known as __________.

a. lordosis

b. kyphosis

c. scoliosis

d. all of the above - Answer-d. all of the above



If small, narrow slices of _________ bone are used, these "matchsticks" are used to expand the site of
the graft.

a. cortical

b. homogenous

c. cancellous

d. autogenous - Answer-a. cortical



All of the following are examples of bone clamps EXCEPT:

a. single-action

b. double-action

c. ratcheted

d. multi-action - Answer-d. multi-action



All of the following are grafts for ligament repairs EXCEPT:

a. autographs

b. allografts

c. silicone

d. synthetic - Answer-c. silicone