Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

periosteum

Question 2

Which of the following instructions should be given to a patient calling the office complaining that a new splint or cast feels tight?

Accepted Answer

A)  Elevate the injured part above the heart 
B)  Gently move the fingers or toes at the affected area 
C)  Apply ice around the splint or cast at the level of injury 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Elevate the injured part above the heart 
B)  Gently move the fingers or toes at the affected area 
C)  Apply ice around the splint or cast at the level of injury 
D)  All of the above D

Question 3

An adult with osteomalacia is said to have rickets.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Hot packs should be left in place for 40 minutes,removed for the same length of time,and repeated if needed to relieve lumbar spasms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following specialized imaging techniques is used to assess bone density?

Accepted Answer

A)  Arthogram 
B)  Bone scan 
C)  Dual energy x-ray absorptiometry 
D)  Computed tomography 
E)  Electromyography 
A)  Arthogram 
B)  Bone scan 
C)  Dual energy x-ray absorptiometry 
D)  Computed tomography 
E)  Electromyography

Question 6

Slight erythema is normal after application of a moist hot pack or a paraffin bath.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

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 9

A greenstick fracture typically is seen in pediatric patients under age 14.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

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 11

List at least four reasons women should have a bone density test performed.

Accepted Answer

Bone density tests are particularly impo

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

Alcohol abuse,age over 50 in women,and smoking are all risk factors for _____________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Alcohol abuse,age over 50 in women,and smoking...

Question 14

A common treatment for SLE is antimalarial drugs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

OA is associated with systemic symptoms,including general malaise,fever,and weight loss.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The elbow and knee are examples of what type of joint?

Accepted Answer

A)  Suture 
B)  Hinge joint 
C)  Gliding joint 
D)  Ball-and-socket joint 
A)  Suture 
B)  Hinge joint 
C)  Gliding joint 
D)  Ball-and-socket joint

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

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 19

With therapeutic ultrasonography,the applicator should be focused directly over the affected bone.

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 19: Assisting in Orthopedic Medicine

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

Which of the following instructions should be given to a patient calling the office complaining that a new splint or cast feels tight?

An adult with osteomalacia is said to have rickets.

Hot packs should be left in place for 40 minutes,removed for the same length of time,and repeated if needed to relieve lumbar spasms.

Which of the following specialized imaging techniques is used to assess bone density?

Slight erythema is normal after application of a moist hot pack or a paraffin bath.

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

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

A greenstick fracture typically is seen in pediatric patients under age 14.

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

List at least four reasons women should have a bone density test performed.

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

Alcohol abuse,age over 50 in women,and smoking are all risk factors for _____________.

A common treatment for SLE is antimalarial drugs.

OA is associated with systemic symptoms,including general malaise,fever,and weight loss.

The elbow and knee are examples of what type of joint?

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

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?

With therapeutic ultrasonography,the applicator should be focused directly over the affected bone.

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

Competency-Based Education and the Medical Assistant Student

The Health Record

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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