Exam 21: Orthopedic Surgery

Which agency requires the documentation and tracking of implantable orthopedic devices?

Which of the following would be increased on a serum analysis and indicative of a malignant neoplasm of bone marrow?

Which instrument is used to remove marrow from the canal of long bones for placement of prostheses?

In which stage of normal bone healing is there bridging of the fracture site, and cartilage and immature bone provide support?

Surgeons may call both Bennett and Hohmann retractors by which other name because of their shapes?

Total knee arthroplasty implant are categorized in all of the following EXCEPT:

In which anatomical structure is the patella contained?

There are limited choices of total joint systems available, making standardization routine and uncomplicated.

Which condition is commonly known as "bowlegged"?

What is the outside covering of bones that provides some nourishment and protection from infection?

Which of the following means a partial separation or dislocation of a joint without any break in the skin?

All of the following are indications for total shoulder arthroplasty EXCEPT:

Arthroscopic procedures require only one small incision through which all the instruments are passed.

Where is the area of active bone growth?

Which component of an arthroscopy system is specific to orthopedics and differs from most laparoscopy/MIS systems?

What is the name of the deep, round fossa of the hip joint?

What should the surgical technologist have ready to clean bone or tissue from a rongeur?

Which of the following diagnostic procedures does NOT use ionizing radiation?

The elbow is categorized as which type of joint?

What is the term for the softening of bone in children that is commonly called rickets?