Question 1

Which of the following distinguishes septic arthritis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Multiple joints that are swollen, red, and painful at one time 
B)  Presence of mild fever, fatigue, and leukocytosis 
C)  Purulent synovial fluid present in a single, swollen joint 
D)  Presence of many antibodies in the blood 
A)  Multiple joints that are swollen, red, and painful at one time 
B)  Presence of mild fever, fatigue, and leukocytosis 
C)  Purulent synovial fluid present in a single, swollen joint 
D)  Presence of many antibodies in the blood

Question 2

What is the typical joint involvement with rheumatoid arthritis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Random single joints, progressing to involve other joints 
B)  Bilateral small joints, symmetrical progression to other joints 
C)  Abused or damaged joints first, then joints damaged by compensatory movement 
D)  Progressive degeneration in selected joints 
A)  Random single joints, progressing to involve other joints 
B)  Bilateral small joints, symmetrical progression to other joints 
C)  Abused or damaged joints first, then joints damaged by compensatory movement 
D)  Progressive degeneration in selected joints

Question 3

Which statement applies to menisci?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are found in the hip joints. 
B)  They are secretory membranes in joints. 
C)  They prevent excessive movement of joints. 
D)  They are found in the shoulder joint. 
A)  They are found in the hip joints. 
B)  They are secretory membranes in joints. 
C)  They prevent excessive movement of joints. 
D)  They are found in the shoulder joint.

Question 4

The most common type of joint, which are freely movable, are called:

Accepted Answer

A)  Synarthroses 
B)  Amphiarthroses 
C)  Anarthroses 
D)  Diarthroses 
A)  Synarthroses 
B)  Amphiarthroses 
C)  Anarthroses 
D)  Diarthroses

Question 5

Joints affected by osteoarthritis can sometimes affect healthy joints by:

Accepted Answer

A)  causing enzymes to be released that travel to other joints. 
B)  bacteria traveling from the affected join to a healthy one through the bloodstream. 
C)  inflammation and edema affecting the entire limb. 
D)  the affected individual's exerting stress on the normal joint to protect the damaged one. 
A)  causing enzymes to be released that travel to other joints. 
B)  bacteria traveling from the affected join to a healthy one through the bloodstream. 
C)  inflammation and edema affecting the entire limb. 
D)  the affected individual's exerting stress on the normal joint to protect the damaged one.

Question 6

What is the distinguishing feature of primary fibromyalgia syndrome?

Accepted Answer

A)  Joint pain and stiffness throughout the body 
B)  Degeneration and atrophy of skeletal muscles in back and lower limbs 
C)  Localized areas of constant pain 
D)  Specific trigger points for pain and tenderness 
A)  Joint pain and stiffness throughout the body 
B)  Degeneration and atrophy of skeletal muscles in back and lower limbs 
C)  Localized areas of constant pain 
D)  Specific trigger points for pain and tenderness

Question 7

How does the joint appear during an exacerbation of rheumatoid arthritis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Relatively normal 
B)  Enlarged, firm, crepitus with movement 
C)  Deformed, pale, and nodular 
D)  Red, warm, swollen, and tender to touch 
A)  Relatively normal 
B)  Enlarged, firm, crepitus with movement 
C)  Deformed, pale, and nodular 
D)  Red, warm, swollen, and tender to touch

Question 8

Therapeutic measures for osteoporosis include:

Accepted Answer

A)  non-weight-bearing exercises. 
B)  dietary supplements of calcium and vitamin D. 
C)  transplants of osteoblasts. 
D)  avoidance of all hormones. 
A)  non-weight-bearing exercises. 
B)  dietary supplements of calcium and vitamin D. 
C)  transplants of osteoblasts. 
D)  avoidance of all hormones.

Question 9

Which of the following describes a Colles' fracture?

Accepted Answer

A)  The distal radius is broken. 
B)  The distal fibula is broken. 
C)  A vertebra appears crushed. 
D)  A spontaneous fracture occurs in weakened bone. 
A)  The distal radius is broken. 
B)  The distal fibula is broken. 
C)  A vertebra appears crushed. 
D)  A spontaneous fracture occurs in weakened bone.

Question 10

A diagnostic test that measures the electrical charge of muscle contraction and can help differentiate muscle disorders from neurological disease is a/an:

Accepted Answer

A)  electromyogram. 
B)  arthroscopy. 
C)  radiograph. 
D)  electroencephalograph. 
A)  electromyogram. 
B)  arthroscopy. 
C)  radiograph. 
D)  electroencephalograph.

Question 11

Which of the following may precipitate an attack of gout?

Accepted Answer

A)  A sudden increase in serum uric acid levels 
B)  Severe hypercalcemia 
C)  Mild trauma to the toes 
D)  Development of a tophus 
A)  A sudden increase in serum uric acid levels 
B)  Severe hypercalcemia 
C)  Mild trauma to the toes 
D)  Development of a tophus

Question 12

Which of the following statements does NOT apply to osteoporosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bone resorption is greater than bone formation. 
B)  It causes compression fractures of the vertebrae. 
C)  Osteoporosis is always a primary disorder. 
D)  It often leads to kyphosis and loss of height. 
A)  Bone resorption is greater than bone formation. 
B)  It causes compression fractures of the vertebrae. 
C)  Osteoporosis is always a primary disorder. 
D)  It often leads to kyphosis and loss of height.

Question 13

What is the basic pathology of rheumatoid arthritis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Degenerative disorder involving the small joints 
B)  Chronic inflammatory disorder affecting all joints 
C)  Systemic inflammatory disorder due to an autoimmune reaction 
D)  Inflammatory disorder causing damage to many organs 
A)  Degenerative disorder involving the small joints 
B)  Chronic inflammatory disorder affecting all joints 
C)  Systemic inflammatory disorder due to an autoimmune reaction 
D)  Inflammatory disorder causing damage to many organs

Question 14

Which of the following is true about Duchenne's muscular dystrophy?

Accepted Answer

A)  There is difficulty climbing stairs or standing up at 2 to 3 years of age. 
B)  It involves only the legs and pelvis. 
C)  Skeletal muscle atrophy can be seen in the legs of a toddler. 
D)  It cannot be detected in any carriers. 
A)  There is difficulty climbing stairs or standing up at 2 to 3 years of age. 
B)  It involves only the legs and pelvis. 
C)  Skeletal muscle atrophy can be seen in the legs of a toddler. 
D)  It cannot be detected in any carriers.

Question 15

Bones classified as "irregular" would include:

Accepted Answer

A)  skull bones. 
B)  the mandible. 
C)  wrist bones. 
D)  the femur. 
A)  skull bones. 
B)  the mandible. 
C)  wrist bones. 
D)  the femur.

Question 16

All of the following predispose to osteoporosis EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  weight-bearing activity. 
B)  a sedentary lifestyle. 
C)  long-term intake of glucocorticoids. 
D)  calcium deficit. 
A)  weight-bearing activity. 
B)  a sedentary lifestyle. 
C)  long-term intake of glucocorticoids. 
D)  calcium deficit.

Question 17

Which of the following would identify an open or compound fracture?

Accepted Answer

A)  The skin and soft tissue are exposed at the fracture site. 
B)  A bone is crushed into many small pieces. 
C)  The bone appears bent with a partial fracture line. 
D)  One end of a bone is forced into an adjacent bone. 
A)  The skin and soft tissue are exposed at the fracture site. 
B)  A bone is crushed into many small pieces. 
C)  The bone appears bent with a partial fracture line. 
D)  One end of a bone is forced into an adjacent bone.

Question 18

Fluid-filled sacs composed of synovial membrane located between structures such as tendons and ligaments and act as additional cushions are called:

Accepted Answer

A)  articular capsules. 
B)  bursae. 
C)  synovial sacs. 
D)  hyaline chambers. 
A)  articular capsules. 
B)  bursae. 
C)  synovial sacs. 
D)  hyaline chambers.

Question 19

What is a common outcome of fibrosis, calcification, and fusion of the spine in ankylosing spondylitis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Damage to the spinal nerves and loss of function 
B)  Frequent fractures of long bones 
C)  Impaired heart function 
D)  Rigidity, postural changes, and osteoporosis 
A)  Damage to the spinal nerves and loss of function 
B)  Frequent fractures of long bones 
C)  Impaired heart function 
D)  Rigidity, postural changes, and osteoporosis

Question 20

Paget's disease often leads to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  A reduction in bone fractures 
B)  Decreased intracranial pressure 
C)  Cardiovascular disease 
D)  Disintegration of joint cartilage 
A)  A reduction in bone fractures 
B)  Decreased intracranial pressure 
C)  Cardiovascular disease 
D)  Disintegration of joint cartilage

Exam 9: Musculoskeletal Disorders

Which of the following distinguishes septic arthritis?

What is the typical joint involvement with rheumatoid arthritis?

Which statement applies to menisci?

The most common type of joint, which are freely movable, are called:

Joints affected by osteoarthritis can sometimes affect healthy joints by:

What is the distinguishing feature of primary fibromyalgia syndrome?

How does the joint appear during an exacerbation of rheumatoid arthritis?

Therapeutic measures for osteoporosis include:

Which of the following describes a Colles' fracture?

A diagnostic test that measures the electrical charge of muscle contraction and can help differentiate muscle disorders from neurological disease is a/an:

Which of the following may precipitate an attack of gout?

Which of the following statements does NOT apply to osteoporosis?

What is the basic pathology of rheumatoid arthritis?

Which of the following is true about Duchenne's muscular dystrophy?

Bones classified as "irregular" would include:

All of the following predispose to osteoporosis EXCEPT:

Which of the following would identify an open or compound fracture?

Fluid-filled sacs composed of synovial membrane located between structures such as tendons and ligaments and act as additional cushions are called:

What is a common outcome of fibrosis, calcification, and fusion of the spine in ankylosing spondylitis?

Paget's disease often leads to which of the following?

Introduction to Pathophysiology

Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Imbalances

Introduction to Basic Pharmacology and Other Common Therapies

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