Question 1

The best method of diagnosing osteopenia and osteoporosis is which test?

Accepted Answer

A)  CT of the knee 
B)  MRI of the hip 
C)  DXA scan 
D)  Spinal x-ray film 
A)  CT of the knee 
B)  MRI of the hip 
C)  DXA scan 
D)  Spinal x-ray film

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Rose Langdon, an 81-year-old patient, has been prescribed a cane for walking assistance. Summarize how you would teach Mrs. Langdon to use the cane properly.

Accepted Answer

The patient needs to be taught the follo

Question 4

Loss of bone mass is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  osteolysis. 
B)  osteodystrophy. 
C)  osteoporosis. 
D)  osteoclasis. 
A)  osteolysis. 
B)  osteodystrophy. 
C)  osteoporosis. 
D)  osteoclasis.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Muscle spasm 
B)  Sprain 
C)  Strain 
D)  Fracture 
A)  Muscle spasm 
B)  Sprain 
C)  Strain 
D)  Fracture

Question 6

Which of the following treatments is used most often to treat muscle, joint, or bone problems that occur with illnesses such as osteoarthritis or fibromyalgia?

Accepted Answer

A)  TENS treatment 
B)  Passive exercise 
C)  Ultrasonography 
D)  Paraffin bath 
A)  TENS treatment 
B)  Passive exercise 
C)  Ultrasonography 
D)  Paraffin bath

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Ultrasonography is a useful modality for patients with bone pain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

An abnormal curvature of the posterior thoracic spine is called

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Electromyography is helpful in diagnosing problems associated with which disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  Damage to a joint from RA 
B)  Complications from a nondisplaced fracture 
C)  Complications from advanced fibromyalgia 
D)  Nerve involvement from a herniated lumbar disk 
A)  Damage to a joint from RA 
B)  Complications from a nondisplaced fracture 
C)  Complications from advanced fibromyalgia 
D)  Nerve involvement from a herniated lumbar disk

Question 12

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 13

Lyrica, an antiseizure medication, is the first drug that has been approved by the FDA to treat fibromyalgia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Summarize four risk factors for the development of osteoporosis.

Accepted Answer

answers may include the following:
For w

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

___________ are bands of tough connective tissue that stabilize a joint by attaching bone to bone.

Accepted Answer

Ligaments
Ligaments are bands

Question 18

Heat packs may be ordered to

Accepted Answer

A)  increase the blood supply to an area. 
B)  limit blood flow, thereby reducing edema. 
C)  reduce metabolism at the site. 
D)  promote blood clotting. 
A)  increase the blood supply to an area. 
B)  limit blood flow, thereby reducing edema. 
C)  reduce metabolism at the site. 
D)  promote blood clotting.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Hot packs can be placed over jewelry without concern about possible burns.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 36: Assisting in Orthopedic Medicine

The best method of diagnosing osteopenia and osteoporosis is which test?

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

Rose Langdon, an 81-year-old patient, has been prescribed a cane for walking assistance. Summarize how you would teach Mrs. Langdon to use the cane properly.

Loss of bone mass is known as

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

Which of the following treatments is used most often to treat muscle, joint, or bone problems that occur with illnesses such as osteoarthritis or fibromyalgia?

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

Ultrasonography is a useful modality for patients with bone pain.

An abnormal curvature of the posterior thoracic spine is called

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

Electromyography is helpful in diagnosing problems associated with which disorder?

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

Lyrica, an antiseizure medication, is the first drug that has been approved by the FDA to treat fibromyalgia.

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

Summarize four risk factors for the development of osteoporosis.

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

___________ are bands of tough connective tissue that stabilize a joint by attaching bone to bone.

Heat packs may be ordered to

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

Hot packs can be placed over jewelry without concern about possible burns.

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