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1. 
Why is traction used to treat some fractures?
A.
immobilise, reduce fracture, relieve spasm, reduce pain
B.
immobilise, compress fracture, create spasm, reduce pain
C.
keep patient in bed, relieve spasm, reduce pain
2. 
Counter-traction is defined as...
A.
pulling force to an injured extremity
B.
the best way to keep a patient compliantly resting in bed
C.
counter force applied to maintain pt. bed position
D.
traction used to compress fracture rather than reduce it
3. 
Which are defined as types of traction?
A.
Skin (bucks), skeletal, & manual traction
B.
Skin, orthotic, external fixators
C.
Angulation, crepitation, ORIF
4. 
What are the six cardinal signs of compartment syndrome?
A.
weakness, alopecia, periorbital oedema, pain, pressure
B.
paraesthesia, pain, putrid odor, paralysis, pulseless, pallor
C.
paraesthesia, pain, pressure, pallor, paralysis, pulseless
D.
petechial rash, weak pulse, pain, bruising, heat, swelling
5. 
Compartment syndrome is considered a medical emergency
A.
True
B.
False
6. 
Surgical treatment of compartment syndrome is known as
A.
Compartmentotomy
B.
External fixation
C.
Fasciotomy
D.
Internal fixation
7. 
Bone most commonly associated with fat emboli
A.
Flat bone
B.
Finger
C.
Short bone
D.
Long bone
8. 
Which of the following is not part of a neurovascular assessment?
A.
Colour
B.
Sensation
C.
Warmth
D.
Pupil reaction
9. 
Teaching of cast care should include all of the following except
A.
Do-not get the cast wet
B.
Move joint above and below cast
C.
Pat dry after shower
D.
Do not insert object inside case
10. 
A petechial rash can sometimes be seen in a patient experiencing
A.
hives
B.
fat emboli
C.
compartment syndrome
D.
allergic reaction
11. 
Defining characteristic of Rheumatoid arthritis include all EXCEPT
A.
Age of onset is middle age
B.
Nodules are present on extensor surface
C.
Predominantly effect weight bearing joints
D.
Effusions are common
12. 
Hip precautions are recommended post total hip replacement to prevent
A.
Pressure on the suture line
B.
The hip from fracture
C.
Fixed flexion deformity
D.
Hip dislocation
13. 
To reduce hip dislocation after hip surgery patients should avoid all of the following except
A.
Avoid mobilising for 6 weeks
B.
Avoid bending hip past 90 degrees
C.
Avoid sitting in low chairs
D.
Avoid abduction of the hip
14. 
The following is not a classic sign of fat emboli
A.
petechial rash
B.
confusion
C.
hypotension
D.
chest pain
15. 
Compartment syndrome can be identified by the 6...?
A.
P's
B.
R's
C.
T's
D.
rights
16. 
The following applies to care of a patient with patient controlled analgesia
A.
only the patient may push the button
B.
4 hourly vital signs
C.
family members may initiate pain relief on patients behalf
D.
you may disconnect and reconnect as required
17. 
Which of the following best describes the action of RANK-L protein in the regulation of bone calcification?
A.
It stimulates the action of osteoclasts
B.
It promotes calcium uptake from the intestines
C.
It senses the load on bone and is released to increase calcification
D.
It activates osteoblasts to increase calcium deposition into bone
18. 
Which of the following is a feature of remodelling of bone?
A.
Recruitment of platelet and neutrophils to the site of injury
B.
Osteoblasts decalcify the collagen network
C.
Collagen networks link bone ends but the network is not calcified or organised
D.
Osteoclasts digest disorganised bone so organised bone can be formed
19. 
Formation of osteophytes is associated with which of the following conditions?
A.
Soft tissue injury
B.
Osteoarthritis
C.
Osteomyelitis
D.
Compartment syndrome
20. 
Which of the following is LEAST LIKELY to be prescribed to a patient diagnosed with osteoarthritis and gout but has no other medical conditions?
A.
Ibuprofen
B.
Alendronate
C.
Allopurinol
D.
Colchicine
E.
Naproxen
21. 
Which of the following is associated with the pathology observed in osteoarthritis?
A.
Loss of calcium in the shaft of long bones
B.
Loss of nervous tissue in the synovial joint
C.
Infection of the synovial joint
D.
Damage cartilage layer on the ends of bones in the synovial joint