Question 1

If a patient has been properly fitted for crutches, the elbows should be bent approximately 30 degrees when the patient holds the handgrips.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following is the most common symptom of all bone fractures?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pain 
B)  Swelling 
C)  Inability to move 
D)  Misalignment of the bone 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Pain 
B)  Swelling 
C)  Inability to move 
D)  Misalignment of the bone 
E)  All of the above

Question 3

Passive exercise of an injured muscle can be accomplished with electrical stimulation of the muscle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

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 5

One approach to the treatment of osteoporosis is rest and non-weight-bearing exercise.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

___________ muscle has fibers that are voluntary and striated.

Accepted Answer

Skeletal
Skeletal mu

Question 7

Rickets is an unusual diagnosis in the United States because

Accepted Answer

A)  milk sold in the United States is fortified with vitamin K. 
B)  all children have adequate daily sun exposure. 
C)  vitamin D is available in drinking water. 
D)  milk sold in the United States is fortified with vitamin D. 
A)  milk sold in the United States is fortified with vitamin K. 
B)  all children have adequate daily sun exposure. 
C)  vitamin D is available in drinking water. 
D)  milk sold in the United States is fortified with vitamin D.

Question 8

A patient diagnosed with mild bone loss has ______________.

Accepted Answer

osteopenia
A patient

Question 9

What is the difference between osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis?

Accepted Answer

A)  OA is an autoimmune disorder. 
B)  OA goes through stages of remission and relapse. 
C)  RA is an autoimmune reaction to synovial fluid. 
D)  OA has an acute onset. 
A)  OA is an autoimmune disorder. 
B)  OA goes through stages of remission and relapse. 
C)  RA is an autoimmune reaction to synovial fluid. 
D)  OA has an acute onset.

Question 10

A patient who repeatedly uses the hands at work and complains of numbness and tingling of the fingers and difficulty grasping a pencil may be diagnosed with

Accepted Answer

A)  fibromyalgia. 
B)  carpal tunnel syndrome. 
C)  lupus. 
D)  osteoarthritis. 
A)  fibromyalgia. 
B)  carpal tunnel syndrome. 
C)  lupus. 
D)  osteoarthritis.

Question 11

"Open reduction of a fracture" means that the physician is able to manipulate the bone into alignment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

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.

Accepted Answer

• Wear flat shoes with nonskid soles to

Question 13

Grace Samuellson, age 3, has just had a cast applied to her right arm. Her parents need to be instructed on the warning signs of problems that can occur with the cast. List three reasons the parents should call the physician immediately.

Accepted Answer

answers may include the following:
• Inc

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Skeletal 
B)  Smooth 
C)  Striated 
D)  Voluntary 
A)  Skeletal 
B)  Smooth 
C)  Striated 
D)  Voluntary

Question 15

The _____________ function of the red bone marrow results in the production of blood cells.

Accepted Answer

hemopoietic
The hemopoietic fu

Question 16

Spongy, porous bone tissue is described as

Accepted Answer

A)  cancellous. 
B)  fossa. 
C)  sinus. 
D)  joint. 
A)  cancellous. 
B)  fossa. 
C)  sinus. 
D)  joint.

Question 17

A(n) __________ fracture in a young child is suggestive of a child abuse injury.

Accepted Answer

spiral
A spiral frac

Question 18

A comminuted fracture of the pelvis may occur in a car accident if the patient was not wearing a seat belt.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The type of movement in which a part is moved away from the midline of the body is

Accepted Answer

A)  rotation. 
B)  extension. 
C)  abduction. 
D)  adduction. 
A)  rotation. 
B)  extension. 
C)  abduction. 
D)  adduction.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

periosteum
The perio

Exam 36: Assisting in Orthopedic Medicine

If a patient has been properly fitted for crutches, the elbows should be bent approximately 30 degrees when the patient holds the handgrips.

Which of the following is the most common symptom of all bone fractures?

Passive exercise of an injured muscle can be accomplished with electrical stimulation of the muscle.

A classic sign of osteoporosis is

One approach to the treatment of osteoporosis is rest and non-weight-bearing exercise.

___________ muscle has fibers that are voluntary and striated.

Rickets is an unusual diagnosis in the United States because

A patient diagnosed with mild bone loss has ______________.

What is the difference between osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis?

A patient who repeatedly uses the hands at work and complains of numbness and tingling of the fingers and difficulty grasping a pencil may be diagnosed with

"Open reduction of a fracture" means that the physician is able to manipulate the bone into alignment.

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.

Grace Samuellson, age 3, has just had a cast applied to her right arm. Her parents need to be instructed on the warning signs of problems that can occur with the cast. List three reasons the parents should call the physician immediately.

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

The _____________ function of the red bone marrow results in the production of blood cells.

Spongy, porous bone tissue is described as

A(n) __________ fracture in a young child is suggestive of a child abuse injury.

A comminuted fracture of the pelvis may occur in a car accident if the patient was not wearing a seat belt.

The type of movement in which a part is moved away from the midline of the body is

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

Competency-Based Education and the Medical Assistant Student

The Medical Assistant and the Healthcare Team

Professional Behavior in the Workplace

Therapeutic Communications

Medicine and Law

Medicine and Ethics

Technology and Written Communication in the Medical Office

Telephone Techniques

Scheduling Appointments and Patient Processing

Daily Operations in the Ambulatory Care Setting

The Health Record

Basics of Diagnostic Coding

Basics of Procedural Coding

Basics of Health Insurance

Medical Billing and Reimbursement

Patient Accounts, Collections, and Practice Management

Banking Services and Procedures

Supervision and Human Resources Management

Medical Practice Marketing and Customer Service

Infection Control

Patient Assessment

Patient Education

Nutrition and Health Promotion

Vital Signs

Assisting with the Primary Physical Examination

Principles of Pharmacology

Pharmacology Math

Administering Medications

Safety and Emergency Practices

Assisting in Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology

Assisting in Dermatology

Assisting in Gastroenterology

Assisting in Urology and Male Reproduction

Assisting in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Assisting in Pediatrics

Assisting in Neurology and Mental Health

Assisting in Endocrinology

Assisting in Pulmonary Medicine

Assisting in Cardiology

Assisting in Geriatrics

Principles of Electrocardiography

Assisting with Diagnostic Imaging

Assisting in the Clinical Laboratory

Assisting in the Analysis of Urine

Assisting in Blood Collection

Assisting in the Analysis of Blood

Assisting in Microbiology and Immunology

Surgical Supplies and Instruments

Surgical Asepsis and Assisting with Surgical Procedures

Career Development and Life Skills

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