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EMT ORTHOPEDIC AND SOFT TISSUE INJURIES EXAM
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
ORTHOPEDIC INJURIES
In which of the following statements should the EMT splint an
injured limb in the position of deformity?
A. When distal circulation and neurological functions are absent
B. If transport time to the hospital is greater than 20 to 30
minutes
C. If resistance is encountered or the patient experiences severe
pain
D. If a traction splint will be used to immobilize the injured
extremity
C. If resistance is encountered or the patient experiences severe
pain
A _____ is a musculoskeletal injury in which there is partial or
temporary separation of the bone ends as well as partial
stretching or tearing of the supporting ligaments.
A. Fracture
B. Sprain
C. Strain
D. Dislocation
B. Sprain
A fracture caused by minimal force that is associated with
diseases such as cancer and osteoporosis is called a __________
fracture.
A. comminuted
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B. greenstick
C. transverse
D. pathologic
D. pathologic
A(n) _____ fracture occurs in the growth section of a child's bone
and might lead to bone growth abnormalities.
A. metaphyseal
B. diaphyseal
C. greenstick
D. epiphyseal
D. epiphyseal
Atrophy is a condition that occurs when:
A. muscle decreases in size and function because of disease or
trauma
B. carbon dioxide, lactic acid, and other wastes accumulate in the
muscle.
C. increased use of skeletal muscle causes an increase in its
strength.
D. the tendons that attach muscle to bone become stretched or
injured.
A. muscle decreases in size and function because of disease or
trauma
Bone marrow produces:
A. electrolytes.
B. blood cells.
C. lymphocytes.
D. platelets.
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B. blood cells.
Common signs and symptoms of a sprain include all of the
following, EXCEPT:
A. ecchymosis.
B. guarding.
C. swelling.
D. deformity.
D. deformity.
Of the following musculoskeletal injuries, which is the LEAST
severe?
A. Multiple closed long bone fracture
B. Open fractures of a long bone
C. Nondisplaced pelvic fracture
D. An amputation of an extremity
C. Nondisplaced pelvic fracture
Skeletal muscle is also referred to as _____ muscle.
A. connective
B. striated
C. involuntary
D. smooth
B. striated
Skeletal muscle is attached to the bone by tough, ropelike
fibrous structures called:
A. cartilage.
B. fascia.
C. tendons.
D. ligaments.
EMT ORTHOPEDIC AND SOFT TISSUE INJURIES EXAM
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
ORTHOPEDIC INJURIES
In which of the following statements should the EMT splint an
injured limb in the position of deformity?
A. When distal circulation and neurological functions are absent
B. If transport time to the hospital is greater than 20 to 30
minutes
C. If resistance is encountered or the patient experiences severe
pain
D. If a traction splint will be used to immobilize the injured
extremity
C. If resistance is encountered or the patient experiences severe
pain
A _____ is a musculoskeletal injury in which there is partial or
temporary separation of the bone ends as well as partial
stretching or tearing of the supporting ligaments.
A. Fracture
B. Sprain
C. Strain
D. Dislocation
B. Sprain
A fracture caused by minimal force that is associated with
diseases such as cancer and osteoporosis is called a __________
fracture.
A. comminuted
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B. greenstick
C. transverse
D. pathologic
D. pathologic
A(n) _____ fracture occurs in the growth section of a child's bone
and might lead to bone growth abnormalities.
A. metaphyseal
B. diaphyseal
C. greenstick
D. epiphyseal
D. epiphyseal
Atrophy is a condition that occurs when:
A. muscle decreases in size and function because of disease or
trauma
B. carbon dioxide, lactic acid, and other wastes accumulate in the
muscle.
C. increased use of skeletal muscle causes an increase in its
strength.
D. the tendons that attach muscle to bone become stretched or
injured.
A. muscle decreases in size and function because of disease or
trauma
Bone marrow produces:
A. electrolytes.
B. blood cells.
C. lymphocytes.
D. platelets.
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B. blood cells.
Common signs and symptoms of a sprain include all of the
following, EXCEPT:
A. ecchymosis.
B. guarding.
C. swelling.
D. deformity.
D. deformity.
Of the following musculoskeletal injuries, which is the LEAST
severe?
A. Multiple closed long bone fracture
B. Open fractures of a long bone
C. Nondisplaced pelvic fracture
D. An amputation of an extremity
C. Nondisplaced pelvic fracture
Skeletal muscle is also referred to as _____ muscle.
A. connective
B. striated
C. involuntary
D. smooth
B. striated
Skeletal muscle is attached to the bone by tough, ropelike
fibrous structures called:
A. cartilage.
B. fascia.
C. tendons.
D. ligaments.
