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SUR 103 Ortho Test Questions with Answers
(100% Correct Answers)
In (blank) contrast dye is injected into the joint space to help highlight the joint
structures such as the ligaments, cartilage, tendons, and joint capsule—
Answer: arthrogram
Electromyography (EMG)— Answer: records and analyzes the electrical
activity in the muscles
the (blank) takes high-resolution pictures of bones and soft tissues, resulting in a
cross-sectional image of the body— Answer: MRI
(blank) is/are the most commonly and widely used of available diagnostic
imaging techniques— Answer: radiographs (x-ray)
(blank) fractures are always an emergent situation— Answer: open
A fracture caused by metastatic disease is called a/an— Answer: pathologic
fracture
A fracture that has not healed within an average time frame is called a/an—
Answer: delayed union fracture
When the surgeon's hands provide the forces pulling on the bone being
realigned, it is called— Answer: manual traction
(blank) requires a percutaneous stick and the insertion of a series of small
Steinman pins through the bone and several distraction rods— Answer: closed
reduction application of an external fixator
(Blank) requires the use of orthopedic implants— Answer: open reduction
internal fixation
A rounded orifice in bone or a passageway for blood vessels or nerves is known
as— Answer: foramen
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A nonunion fracture is defined as— Answer: failure of fragments of a fractures
bone to knit together
In (blank) the bone ends are approximated (reduced) externally and then held
in place by an internally placed device such as a rod or pin.— Answer: closed
reduction external fixation
All of the following are properties of plaster casting except— Answer: it it
waterproof
Complications that arise from fractured bones include— Answer: all of the
above
Complications that arise from fractured bones include— Answer: all of the
above
During many orthopedic procedures, the surgeon may choose to wrap the limb
with a sterile Ace wrap or an Esmarch bandage to— Answer: exsanguinate the
limb
Power tools may function by— Answer: electricity, batteries, or nitrogen
Which of the following statements about screwdrivers is true?— Answer: the
screwdriver will need to complement the type of screw being removed
Elevators are used to— Answer: lift the periosteum from the surface of the bone
which of the following statement describes a curette?— Answer: it is used to
spoon out bits of bone from curved area
The (blank) is not a specialty orthopedic instument— Answer: freer elevator
The instrument sequence for placement of a surgical screw is— Answer: drill,
depth gauge, tap, screw
The most logical size tap that will be used with a 3.5 mm screw is— Answer:
3.5
SUR 103 Ortho Test Questions with Answers
(100% Correct Answers)
In (blank) contrast dye is injected into the joint space to help highlight the joint
structures such as the ligaments, cartilage, tendons, and joint capsule—
Answer: arthrogram
Electromyography (EMG)— Answer: records and analyzes the electrical
activity in the muscles
the (blank) takes high-resolution pictures of bones and soft tissues, resulting in a
cross-sectional image of the body— Answer: MRI
(blank) is/are the most commonly and widely used of available diagnostic
imaging techniques— Answer: radiographs (x-ray)
(blank) fractures are always an emergent situation— Answer: open
A fracture caused by metastatic disease is called a/an— Answer: pathologic
fracture
A fracture that has not healed within an average time frame is called a/an—
Answer: delayed union fracture
When the surgeon's hands provide the forces pulling on the bone being
realigned, it is called— Answer: manual traction
(blank) requires a percutaneous stick and the insertion of a series of small
Steinman pins through the bone and several distraction rods— Answer: closed
reduction application of an external fixator
(Blank) requires the use of orthopedic implants— Answer: open reduction
internal fixation
A rounded orifice in bone or a passageway for blood vessels or nerves is known
as— Answer: foramen
, 2
A nonunion fracture is defined as— Answer: failure of fragments of a fractures
bone to knit together
In (blank) the bone ends are approximated (reduced) externally and then held
in place by an internally placed device such as a rod or pin.— Answer: closed
reduction external fixation
All of the following are properties of plaster casting except— Answer: it it
waterproof
Complications that arise from fractured bones include— Answer: all of the
above
Complications that arise from fractured bones include— Answer: all of the
above
During many orthopedic procedures, the surgeon may choose to wrap the limb
with a sterile Ace wrap or an Esmarch bandage to— Answer: exsanguinate the
limb
Power tools may function by— Answer: electricity, batteries, or nitrogen
Which of the following statements about screwdrivers is true?— Answer: the
screwdriver will need to complement the type of screw being removed
Elevators are used to— Answer: lift the periosteum from the surface of the bone
which of the following statement describes a curette?— Answer: it is used to
spoon out bits of bone from curved area
The (blank) is not a specialty orthopedic instument— Answer: freer elevator
The instrument sequence for placement of a surgical screw is— Answer: drill,
depth gauge, tap, screw
The most logical size tap that will be used with a 3.5 mm screw is— Answer:
3.5
