Orthopedic Certification Test Questions
and Answers
Aggrecan proteoglycan is mainly responsible for - ANS-retaining water molecules,
allowing resistance to affects of strenuous use of the joint
Cartilage is made of - ANS-collagen and protein
Chondrocytes within joint cartilage is responsible for - ANS-the strength and resistance
to loading
Extracellular matrix contains primarily - ANS-type 2, 4, and 6 collagens as well as
aggrecan proteoglycans
Finger osteoarthritis symptoms: - ANS-swelling, nodules, stiffness, difficulty gripping
Hip osteoarthritis symptoms: - ANS-pain in low back and groin, limping and knee pain
from compensation
How does an abductor pillow keep the patients body? - ANS-hips in extension, legs in
abduction and slight external rotation
How long should ice be used for acute pain? - ANS-the first 48-72 hours and then heat
after
How many injections can a single joint receive in a year? - ANS-no more than 3
How should someone with osteoarthritis go up the stairs? - ANS-lead with the good hip
then bring the bad hip and cane up/down to the step the good foot is already on
Injection with a glucocorticoid can provide what with osteoarthritis? - ANS-3 to 4 weeks
of relief
Joint Cartilage is made of - ANS-extracellular matrix and chondrocytes
Knee osteoarthritis symptoms: - ANS-locking, cracking, grinding, "give out" feeling,
increasing pain with ascending and descending stairs
Modifiable risk factors for post op complications post total joint replacement are? - ANS-
smoking, obesity, malnutrition, heath and conditioning pre surgery, not discontinuing
meds meds pre surgery
, Osteoarthritis of shoulder is often caused by: - ANS-chronic rotator cuff tear
Osteoarthritis symptoms: - ANS-pain that is exacerbated with activity and better with
rest (early dz), stiffness, swelling, pain and stiffness worse in the morning (no more than
30 min), pain worse with prolong inactivity or weather changes
Positioning for hip surgery with anterior approach means: - ANS-patient lying supine,
hip extended and in external rotation, and knee flexed, can also be done with posterior
approach positioning
Positioning for hip surgery with posterior approach means: - ANS-patient lies on
unaffected side, with affected hip in flexion, adduction and internal rotation
Surgical positioning for knee scope: - ANS-supine with foot of bed lowered at knee level
Surgical positioning for open hip reduction: - ANS-supine position
Surgical positioning for shoulder replacement: - ANS-supine, reclined position with head
secured
Surgical positioning for shoulder scope: - ANS-lateral position
Surgical positioning for thoracic spine surgery means: - ANS-prone position, elbows
slightly flexed and be alert to pressure spots on face, same with lumbar spine
procedures
Surgical positioning for total knee replacement means: - ANS-supine position, with
headrest to align cervical spine in comfortable and natural position, arms to side
Type 2 collagen is responsible for - ANS-protecting the ends of bone within a joint
What are alternative therapies for chronic degenerative back pain? - ANS-spinal
manipulation (best for newer pain), TENS (transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation)
unit, acupuncture, biofeedback, massage
What are alternative treatments for osteoarthritis? - ANS-glucosamine, SAM-e oral,
copper and magnetic bracelets, acupuncture, tai chi, pilates, yoga, herbs, and
supplements
What are bunions known as? - ANS-hallux valgus, lateral deviation of the metatarsal
phalangeal joint of the greater toe
What is the number one modifiable risk factor for osteoarthritis? - ANS-weight
and Answers
Aggrecan proteoglycan is mainly responsible for - ANS-retaining water molecules,
allowing resistance to affects of strenuous use of the joint
Cartilage is made of - ANS-collagen and protein
Chondrocytes within joint cartilage is responsible for - ANS-the strength and resistance
to loading
Extracellular matrix contains primarily - ANS-type 2, 4, and 6 collagens as well as
aggrecan proteoglycans
Finger osteoarthritis symptoms: - ANS-swelling, nodules, stiffness, difficulty gripping
Hip osteoarthritis symptoms: - ANS-pain in low back and groin, limping and knee pain
from compensation
How does an abductor pillow keep the patients body? - ANS-hips in extension, legs in
abduction and slight external rotation
How long should ice be used for acute pain? - ANS-the first 48-72 hours and then heat
after
How many injections can a single joint receive in a year? - ANS-no more than 3
How should someone with osteoarthritis go up the stairs? - ANS-lead with the good hip
then bring the bad hip and cane up/down to the step the good foot is already on
Injection with a glucocorticoid can provide what with osteoarthritis? - ANS-3 to 4 weeks
of relief
Joint Cartilage is made of - ANS-extracellular matrix and chondrocytes
Knee osteoarthritis symptoms: - ANS-locking, cracking, grinding, "give out" feeling,
increasing pain with ascending and descending stairs
Modifiable risk factors for post op complications post total joint replacement are? - ANS-
smoking, obesity, malnutrition, heath and conditioning pre surgery, not discontinuing
meds meds pre surgery
, Osteoarthritis of shoulder is often caused by: - ANS-chronic rotator cuff tear
Osteoarthritis symptoms: - ANS-pain that is exacerbated with activity and better with
rest (early dz), stiffness, swelling, pain and stiffness worse in the morning (no more than
30 min), pain worse with prolong inactivity or weather changes
Positioning for hip surgery with anterior approach means: - ANS-patient lying supine,
hip extended and in external rotation, and knee flexed, can also be done with posterior
approach positioning
Positioning for hip surgery with posterior approach means: - ANS-patient lies on
unaffected side, with affected hip in flexion, adduction and internal rotation
Surgical positioning for knee scope: - ANS-supine with foot of bed lowered at knee level
Surgical positioning for open hip reduction: - ANS-supine position
Surgical positioning for shoulder replacement: - ANS-supine, reclined position with head
secured
Surgical positioning for shoulder scope: - ANS-lateral position
Surgical positioning for thoracic spine surgery means: - ANS-prone position, elbows
slightly flexed and be alert to pressure spots on face, same with lumbar spine
procedures
Surgical positioning for total knee replacement means: - ANS-supine position, with
headrest to align cervical spine in comfortable and natural position, arms to side
Type 2 collagen is responsible for - ANS-protecting the ends of bone within a joint
What are alternative therapies for chronic degenerative back pain? - ANS-spinal
manipulation (best for newer pain), TENS (transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation)
unit, acupuncture, biofeedback, massage
What are alternative treatments for osteoarthritis? - ANS-glucosamine, SAM-e oral,
copper and magnetic bracelets, acupuncture, tai chi, pilates, yoga, herbs, and
supplements
What are bunions known as? - ANS-hallux valgus, lateral deviation of the metatarsal
phalangeal joint of the greater toe
What is the number one modifiable risk factor for osteoarthritis? - ANS-weight
