Exam 21: Orthopedic Surgery

Which of the following is an acute, emergent condition of compression of neural and vascular structures, usually occurring in the upper and lower extremities following traumatic fractures?

Which hormone stimulates osteoclasts to break down bone and increase reabsorption of calcium when serum levels are low?

What should the surgical technologist do while the surgeon is using the oscillating saw during open acromioplasty?

What is the term for small, loose bodies in the knee that are constant irritants and may cause excess synovial production, pain, and locking up?

Which joint is an example of a ball-and-socket joint?

Which medical term means moving a body part away from the midline?

A Bankart avulsion lesion involves which anatomical structure(s)?

Patellar tendon, iliotibial band, and semitendinosus tendon are examples of:

Which of the following demonstrates the correct order of steps for femoral canal preparation during total hip arthroplasty?

Which piece of equipment is NOT attached to the arthroscope?

Which of the following describes the appearance of a stellate bone fracture?

The connections between the large bones of the skull are categorized as which type of joint?

Which bone is the largest found in the foot and is commonly called the heel?

Care must be taken during skin prepping for gangrenous lower extremities prior to amputation to prevent inadvertent dislodging of toes.

What is the name of a small protuberance of a bone that is an attachment point for muscles or tendons?

Which bone of the lower extremity is commonly known as the shin bone?

Which orthopedic instrument has the appearance of a turkey foot or eagle's talon?

Which additional PPE is frequently worn by sterile team members during total joint procedures to prevent possible SSI?

Which type of suture would be contraindicated for attaching tendon to bone?

Which medium is frequently used in arthroscopies where the ESU may be used for hemostasis?