Question 1

A classic sign of osteoporosis is:

Accepted Answer

A) anemia 
B) joint pain 
C) kyphosis 
D) scoliosis 
A) anemia 
B) joint pain 
C) kyphosis 
D) scoliosis

Question 2

Systemic lupus erythematosus is caused by a widespread infection from Borrelia bacteria.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

__________ in children is called rickets.

Accepted Answer

Osteomalacia
Osteoma

Question 4

A common problem for patients with a herniated disk is:

Accepted Answer

A) radiating pain down the left side 
B) crystal build-up at the site of injury 
C) a bacterial infection 
D) chronic back pain 
E) A and D 
A) radiating pain down the left side 
B) crystal build-up at the site of injury 
C) a bacterial infection 
D) chronic back pain 
E) A and D

Question 5

A patient diagnosed with mild bone loss has __________.

Accepted Answer

osteopenia
A patient

Question 6

Patients suffering from rheumatoid arthritis cycle through periods of remission and relapse.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Summarize four risk factors for the development of osteoporosis.

Accepted Answer

Answers may include the following:
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Question 8

An anterior lumbar curvature of the spine that becomes abnormally exaggerated is known as:

Accepted Answer

A) spondylitis 
B) kyphosis 
C) scoliosis 
D) lordosis 
A) spondylitis 
B) kyphosis 
C) scoliosis 
D) lordosis

Question 9

Chiropractors are medical doctors who provide relief from musculoskeletal discomfort through manipulation and a variety of treatments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

If a patient has been properly fitted for crutches, the elbows should be bent approximately 45 degrees when the patient holds the handgrips.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A patient diagnosed with osteoporosis-related fractures of the vertebrae has advanced osteoporosis throughout the body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is an important part of teaching a patient how to use a walker properly?

Accepted Answer

A) Look down each time you step to avoid tripping over something. 
B) Step close to the front of the walker to maintain your balance. 
C) Take your first step with the weaker leg. 
D) Slide the walker along the floor rather than lifting it. 
A) Look down each time you step to avoid tripping over something. 
B) Step close to the front of the walker to maintain your balance. 
C) Take your first step with the weaker leg. 
D) Slide the walker along the floor rather than lifting it.

Question 13

Application of heat to an injury site increases the rate of phagocytosis and promotes healing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Passive ROM involves which procedure?

Accepted Answer

A) The patient assists in moving the joint. 
B) Physician moves the affected joint to assess its ROM. 
C) The patient moves the joint, and the physician measures the movement with a goniometer. 
D) The patient holds the affected area still while the physician measures the joint angle. 
A) The patient assists in moving the joint. 
B) Physician moves the affected joint to assess its ROM. 
C) The patient moves the joint, and the physician measures the movement with a goniometer. 
D) The patient holds the affected area still while the physician measures the joint angle.

Question 15

Medications used to treat rheumatoid arthritis include:

Accepted Answer

A) Remicade 
B) Evista 
C) Rocephan 
D) Lyrica 
A) Remicade 
B) Evista 
C) Rocephan 
D) Lyrica

Question 16

Commercial hot packs must be used very carefully on patients with diabetes, because they may not be able to feel a burning sensation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disorder caused by a problem with acetylcholine at the neuromuscular junction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Rheumatoid arthritis causes degenerative changes in the articular cartilage of the joints.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A patient with a nondisplaced fracture does not have to go through a reduction procedure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 43: Assisting in Orthopedic Medicine

A classic sign of osteoporosis is:

Systemic lupus erythematosus is caused by a widespread infection from Borrelia bacteria.

__________ in children is called rickets.

A common problem for patients with a herniated disk is:

A patient diagnosed with mild bone loss has __________.

Patients suffering from rheumatoid arthritis cycle through periods of remission and relapse.

Summarize four risk factors for the development of osteoporosis.

An anterior lumbar curvature of the spine that becomes abnormally exaggerated is known as:

Chiropractors are medical doctors who provide relief from musculoskeletal discomfort through manipulation and a variety of treatments.

If a patient has been properly fitted for crutches, the elbows should be bent approximately 45 degrees when the patient holds the handgrips.

A patient diagnosed with osteoporosis-related fractures of the vertebrae has advanced osteoporosis throughout the body.

Which of the following is an important part of teaching a patient how to use a walker properly?

Application of heat to an injury site increases the rate of phagocytosis and promotes healing.

Passive ROM involves which procedure?

Medications used to treat rheumatoid arthritis include:

Commercial hot packs must be used very carefully on patients with diabetes, because they may not be able to feel a burning sensation.

Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disorder caused by a problem with acetylcholine at the neuromuscular junction.

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

Rheumatoid arthritis causes degenerative changes in the articular cartilage of the joints.

A patient with a nondisplaced fracture does not have to go through a reduction procedure.

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