Exam 36: Assisting in Orthopedic Medicine

A TENS unit uses ultrasonography to the muscle to relieve pain and promote healing.

Muscle that contains fibers divided by bands of cross stripes or striations because of overlapping myofilaments is called striated.

The primary symptom of myasthenia gravis is rapid eye movement.

Which type of muscle is responsible for moving fluids through the urinary system?

Lack of exposure to the sun may result in the development of osteomalacia.

A(n) __________ unit can play an integral role in the management of chronic pain.

Heat packs may be ordered to

Which of the following injuries results in an overstretching of a muscle or tendon?

Alphonse Patrice, a 19-year-old patient, has just been fitted with crutches because of a sprained ankle. Summarize the patient guidelines for correct use of crutches so that Mr. Patrice can use them properly.

The _____________ is a nerve-rich membrane that covers the surface of a bone.

The physician must perform a reduction for a displaced fracture.

Diathermy is a deep heat therapy that can be used to treat muscle spasms.

Application of cold packs causes vasodilation and numbness of the area.

___________________ is caused by an autoimmune reaction against the synovial membrane that lines joints throughout the body.

All of the following are true about fibromyalgia except it

If a partner is helping you transfer a patient from a wheelchair, the wheels of the chair need not be locked.

A greenstick fracture typically is seen in pediatric patients under age 14.

Passive ROM involves which procedure?

A sac of synovial fluid near a joint is known as a

Both bursae and joint capsules contain ______________, which nourishes joint surfaces and allows for free movement of the joint.