Question 1

___________ muscle has fibers that are voluntary and striated.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ___________ muscle has fibers that are voluntary...

Question 2

Turning the palm of the hand in a posterior position is called

Accepted Answer

A)  extension. 
B)  dorsiflexion. 
C)  pronation. 
D)  abduction. 
A)  extension. 
B)  dorsiflexion. 
C)  pronation. 
D)  abduction.

Question 3

A sac of synovial fluid near a joint is known as a

Accepted Answer

A)  tendon. 
B)  synovial membrane. 
C)  bursa. 
D)  ligament. 
A)  tendon. 
B)  synovial membrane. 
C)  bursa. 
D)  ligament.

Question 4

An anterior lumbar curvature of the spine that becomes abnormally exaggerated is known as

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Which of the following is used to diagnose carpel tunnel syndrome?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tinel test 
B)  Phalen test 
C)  Electrodiagnostic test 
D)  Both A and B 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Tinel test 
B)  Phalen test 
C)  Electrodiagnostic test 
D)  Both A and B 
E)  All of the above

Question 6

Which type of fracture is caused by a twisting type of injury?

Accepted Answer

A)  Spiral 
B)  Greenstick 
C)  Oblique 
D)  Transverse 
A)  Spiral 
B)  Greenstick 
C)  Oblique 
D)  Transverse

Question 7

Which of the following is a condition of widespread connective tissue and muscular pain and often includes severe fatigue of unknown origin?

Accepted Answer

A)  Rheumatoid arthritis 
B)  Fibromyalgia 
C)  Myasthenia gravis 
D)  Muscle spasm 
A)  Rheumatoid arthritis 
B)  Fibromyalgia 
C)  Myasthenia gravis 
D)  Muscle spasm

Question 8

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 9

Which type of fracture is common in young children?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stress 
B)  Greenstick 
C)  Transverse 
D)  Comminuted 
A)  Stress 
B)  Greenstick 
C)  Transverse 
D)  Comminuted

Question 10

A patient diagnosed with osteoporosis-related fractures of the vertebrae has advanced osteoporosis throughout the body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Bending the foot to reduce the angle of the joint is called

Accepted Answer

A)  extension. 
B)  pronation. 
C)  plantar flexion. 
D)  dorsiflexion. 
A)  extension. 
B)  pronation. 
C)  plantar flexion. 
D)  dorsiflexion.

Question 12

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 13

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Electric heating pads can be safely left in place up to 1 hour if the patient does not report any problems with circulation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Systemic lupus erythematosus is caused by a widespread infection from Borrelia bacteria.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A diet rich in calcium and vitamin K is important for musculoskeletal health.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

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.

Exam 19: Assisting in Orthopedic Medicine

___________ muscle has fibers that are voluntary and striated.

Turning the palm of the hand in a posterior position is called

A sac of synovial fluid near a joint is known as a

An anterior lumbar curvature of the spine that becomes abnormally exaggerated is known as

Which of the following is used to diagnose carpel tunnel syndrome?

Which type of fracture is caused by a twisting type of injury?

Which of the following is a condition of widespread connective tissue and muscular pain and often includes severe fatigue of unknown origin?

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

Which type of fracture is common in young children?

A patient diagnosed with osteoporosis-related fractures of the vertebrae has advanced osteoporosis throughout the body.

Bending the foot to reduce the angle of the joint is called

Spongy,porous bone tissue is described as

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

Electric heating pads can be safely left in place up to 1 hour if the patient does not report any problems with circulation.

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

Systemic lupus erythematosus is caused by a widespread infection from Borrelia bacteria.

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

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

A diet rich in calcium and vitamin K is important for musculoskeletal health.

What is the difference between osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis?

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

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