COKO Exam Questions and Answers
Graded A+
What muscles make up the Rotator Cuff Complex? - Correct answer-"SITS"
Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus, Teres Minor, Subscapularis
Stretch or partial damage of the ligaments, no displacement, and pain with
abduction past 90 degrees. - Correct answer-What are the signs and symptoms of
1st degree AC ( Acromion clavicular) Joint Sprain?
What are the signs and symptoms of 2nd degree AC Joint Sprain? - Correct
answer-Rupture of ligaments, clavicle shifted superiorly, and pain with
compression of the clavicle and pain with passive horizontal adduction (When the
arm is abducted 90degrees and the bringing it in medially).
What are the signs and symptoms of 3rd degree AC Joint Sprain? - Correct answer-
Rupture of many ligaments, very painful
Explain the mechanisms of injury and signs/symptoms of Medial Epicondylitis -
Correct answer-Medial Epicondylitis (Also known as golfer's elbow) is a chronic
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,injury that occurs from overuse of the forearm flexors (Gripping). This is seen as
repeated valgus stress to the elbow joint.
Symptoms: May be pain at the site and swelling and bruising.
Explain the mechanisms of injury and signs/symptoms of Lateral Epicondylitis -
Correct answer-Lateral Epicondylitis (also known as tennis elbow) is a chronic
injury that occurs from overuse of forearm extensors (gripping).
This is seen as repeated varus stress to the elbow joint.
Symptoms: May be pain at the site and swelling and bruising.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - Correct answer-A condition caused by compression of
the median nerve in the carpal tunnel and characterized especially by weakness,
pain, and disturbances of sensation in the hand and fingers.
Usually done by repetitive overuse or direct trauma.
Symptoms:
Pain at night, relief with shaking hand.
Pain on the palmar side.
Grip & Pinch limited
May worsen when the wrist is fully extended of flexed with gripping.
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,What are the cardinal signs of inflammation? - Correct answer-Redness, Heat,
Swelling, Pain, and Loss of Function
What sort of diet may aid in pain reduction? - Correct answer-A ketogenic diet has
anti-inflammatory properties, thus decreases inflammation and reduces pain.
Which two joints make up the knee joint? - Correct answer-Tibiofemoral Joint &
Patellofemoral Joint
Tommy comes into the clinic with a swollen knee and can't extend or flex his knee.
He is unable to weight bear or walk. He explains this happened when he was
changing direction in soccer. What do these clinical symptoms most likely
represent? - Correct answer-ACL Tear
Christina comes into your clinic and complains that while she was playing
volleyball she hurt her knee while it was flexed she complains of "knee
clicking/locking" and you notice she has limited ROM and has tenderness in the
knee joint line. What do these clinical symptoms most likely represent? - Correct
answer-Meniscal Tear
What is the function of adipose tissue? - Correct answer-provides reserve food
fuel; insulates against heat loss; supports and protects organs
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, What is blood made of? - Correct answer-plasma, red blood cells, white blood
cells, platelets
What is the primary joint motion and plane of action of the hip? - Correct answer-
Answer: Flexion/extension (Sagittal Plane), Adduction/Abduction (Frontal Plane),
Internal/External Rotation (Transverse)
What is the primary joint motion and plane of action of the knee? - Correct answer-
Flexion/extension in sagittal plane
What is the primary joint motion and plane of action of the ankle? - Correct
answer-Plantar flexion/ Dorsiflexion in the sagittal plane. Inversion & Eversion
What is the primary joint motion and plane of action of the shoulder? - Correct
answer-Answer: Flexion/Extension (Sagittal plane), Abduction/Adduction (frontal
plane), Internal/External Rotation (Transverse plane).
What is the primary joint motion and plane of action of the elbow? - Correct
answer-Flexion/Extension in sagittal plane
What is the primary joint motion and plane of action of the spine? - Correct
answer-Flexion/extension (Sagittal plane), Lateral bending (Frontal), Rotation
(Transverse)
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Graded A+
What muscles make up the Rotator Cuff Complex? - Correct answer-"SITS"
Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus, Teres Minor, Subscapularis
Stretch or partial damage of the ligaments, no displacement, and pain with
abduction past 90 degrees. - Correct answer-What are the signs and symptoms of
1st degree AC ( Acromion clavicular) Joint Sprain?
What are the signs and symptoms of 2nd degree AC Joint Sprain? - Correct
answer-Rupture of ligaments, clavicle shifted superiorly, and pain with
compression of the clavicle and pain with passive horizontal adduction (When the
arm is abducted 90degrees and the bringing it in medially).
What are the signs and symptoms of 3rd degree AC Joint Sprain? - Correct answer-
Rupture of many ligaments, very painful
Explain the mechanisms of injury and signs/symptoms of Medial Epicondylitis -
Correct answer-Medial Epicondylitis (Also known as golfer's elbow) is a chronic
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,injury that occurs from overuse of the forearm flexors (Gripping). This is seen as
repeated valgus stress to the elbow joint.
Symptoms: May be pain at the site and swelling and bruising.
Explain the mechanisms of injury and signs/symptoms of Lateral Epicondylitis -
Correct answer-Lateral Epicondylitis (also known as tennis elbow) is a chronic
injury that occurs from overuse of forearm extensors (gripping).
This is seen as repeated varus stress to the elbow joint.
Symptoms: May be pain at the site and swelling and bruising.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - Correct answer-A condition caused by compression of
the median nerve in the carpal tunnel and characterized especially by weakness,
pain, and disturbances of sensation in the hand and fingers.
Usually done by repetitive overuse or direct trauma.
Symptoms:
Pain at night, relief with shaking hand.
Pain on the palmar side.
Grip & Pinch limited
May worsen when the wrist is fully extended of flexed with gripping.
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,What are the cardinal signs of inflammation? - Correct answer-Redness, Heat,
Swelling, Pain, and Loss of Function
What sort of diet may aid in pain reduction? - Correct answer-A ketogenic diet has
anti-inflammatory properties, thus decreases inflammation and reduces pain.
Which two joints make up the knee joint? - Correct answer-Tibiofemoral Joint &
Patellofemoral Joint
Tommy comes into the clinic with a swollen knee and can't extend or flex his knee.
He is unable to weight bear or walk. He explains this happened when he was
changing direction in soccer. What do these clinical symptoms most likely
represent? - Correct answer-ACL Tear
Christina comes into your clinic and complains that while she was playing
volleyball she hurt her knee while it was flexed she complains of "knee
clicking/locking" and you notice she has limited ROM and has tenderness in the
knee joint line. What do these clinical symptoms most likely represent? - Correct
answer-Meniscal Tear
What is the function of adipose tissue? - Correct answer-provides reserve food
fuel; insulates against heat loss; supports and protects organs
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, What is blood made of? - Correct answer-plasma, red blood cells, white blood
cells, platelets
What is the primary joint motion and plane of action of the hip? - Correct answer-
Answer: Flexion/extension (Sagittal Plane), Adduction/Abduction (Frontal Plane),
Internal/External Rotation (Transverse)
What is the primary joint motion and plane of action of the knee? - Correct answer-
Flexion/extension in sagittal plane
What is the primary joint motion and plane of action of the ankle? - Correct
answer-Plantar flexion/ Dorsiflexion in the sagittal plane. Inversion & Eversion
What is the primary joint motion and plane of action of the shoulder? - Correct
answer-Answer: Flexion/Extension (Sagittal plane), Abduction/Adduction (frontal
plane), Internal/External Rotation (Transverse plane).
What is the primary joint motion and plane of action of the elbow? - Correct
answer-Flexion/Extension in sagittal plane
What is the primary joint motion and plane of action of the spine? - Correct
answer-Flexion/extension (Sagittal plane), Lateral bending (Frontal), Rotation
(Transverse)
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