Deck 3: The Skeletal System

Question 1

The following story and questions are designed to stimulate critical thinking through class discussion or as a brief essay response. There are no right or wrong answers to these questions.
Dr. Johnstone didn't like what he saw. The x-rays of Gladys Gwynn's hip showed a fracture of the femoral neck and severe osteoporosis of the hip. Mrs. Gwynn had been admitted to the orthopedic ward of Hamilton Hospital after a fall that morning at Sunny Meadows, an assisted-living facility. The accident had occurred when Sheri Smith, a new aide, lost her grip while helping Mrs. Gwynn in the shower.
A frail but alert and cheerful woman of 85, Mrs. Gwynn has osteoarthritis and osteoporosis that have forced her to rely on a walker. Although her finances were limited, she has been living at Sunny Meadows since her husband's death 4 years ago. Dr. Johnstone knew that she didn't have any close relatives, and he did not think that she had signed a Health Care Power of Attorney designating someone to help with medical decisions like this.
A total hip replacement would be the logical treatment for a younger patient because it could restore some of her lost mobility. However, for a frail patient like Mrs. Gwynn, internal fixation of the fracture might be the treatment of choice. This would repair the break, but not improve her mobility.
Dr. Johnstone needs to make a decision soon, but he knows that Mrs. Gwynn is groggy from pain medication. With one more look at the x-ray, Dr. Johnstone sighed and walked toward Mrs. Gwynn's room.
Because of the pain medication, Gladys Gwynn may not be able to speak for herself. Since she has no relatives to help, is it appropriate for Dr. Johnstone to make the decision about surgery for her? Under the circumstances, is it possible that when Gladys moved into Sunny Meadows they had her sign a Health Care Power of Attorney to someone at the facility?

Answer 1

As Gladys Gwynn is unable to speak for herself, Dr. Johnstone is caring her and is making decision for her surgery. Since she is very old and has been suffering from osteoporosis and osteoarthritis, it is not advisable for her to move back to the sunny meadows after this fracture. The other reason is she has no relatives to take care of her. Therefore, it would not be possible to continually care after her health if she moves into sunny meadows.

Question 2

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Answer 2

"Kyph/o" is the correct word that can be used for the term 'hump,' since "kyph" means hump. Kyphosis is an abnormal condition in which thoracic spine curves outwardly in such manner that it is very significant. This abnormal shape of the spine can be viewed from the side as a hump on the back.
Hence, the correct suffix for hump is kyph/o.

Question 3

The following story and questions are designed to stimulate critical thinking through class discussion or as a brief essay response. There are no right or wrong answers to these questions.
Dr. Johnstone didn't like what he saw. The x-rays of Gladys Gwynn's hip showed a fracture of the femoral neck and severe osteoporosis of the hip. Mrs. Gwynn had been admitted to the orthopedic ward of Hamilton Hospital after a fall that morning at Sunny Meadows, an assisted-living facility. The accident had occurred when Sheri Smith, a new aide, lost her grip while helping Mrs. Gwynn in the shower.
A frail but alert and cheerful woman of 85, Mrs. Gwynn has osteoarthritis and osteoporosis that have forced her to rely on a walker. Although her finances were limited, she has been living at Sunny Meadows since her husband's death 4 years ago. Dr. Johnstone knew that she didn't have any close relatives, and he did not think that she had signed a Health Care Power of Attorney designating someone to help with medical decisions like this.
A total hip replacement would be the logical treatment for a younger patient because it could restore some of her lost mobility. However, for a frail patient like Mrs. Gwynn, internal fixation of the fracture might be the treatment of choice. This would repair the break, but not improve her mobility.
Dr. Johnstone needs to make a decision soon, but he knows that Mrs. Gwynn is groggy from pain medication. With one more look at the x-ray, Dr. Johnstone sighed and walked toward Mrs. Gwynn's room.
Because the accident happened when Sheri Smith was helping Mrs. Gwynn, do you think Sheri should be held responsible for the accident? Given that Sheri is an employee of Sunny Meadows, should that facility be held responsible?

Answer 3

As Sheri Smith is the aide of Gwynn, she is partially responsible for this accident. Since Gwynn is osteoporosis and osteoarthritis patient and even old aged, she must be cared very cautiously, in particular, when she in the shower. It is reasonable to say that accident has occurred due to the negligence or improper caring of Sheri. As Sheri is working as an aide in orthopedic ward, she should be held responsible for this accident.

Question 4

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Question 5

The following story and questions are designed to stimulate critical thinking through class discussion or as a brief essay response. There are no right or wrong answers to these questions.
Dr. Johnstone didn't like what he saw. The x-rays of Gladys Gwynn's hip showed a fracture of the femoral neck and severe osteoporosis of the hip. Mrs. Gwynn had been admitted to the orthopedic ward of Hamilton Hospital after a fall that morning at Sunny Meadows, an assisted-living facility. The accident had occurred when Sheri Smith, a new aide, lost her grip while helping Mrs. Gwynn in the shower.
A frail but alert and cheerful woman of 85, Mrs. Gwynn has osteoarthritis and osteoporosis that have forced her to rely on a walker. Although her finances were limited, she has been living at Sunny Meadows since her husband's death 4 years ago. Dr. Johnstone knew that she didn't have any close relatives, and he did not think that she had signed a Health Care Power of Attorney designating someone to help with medical decisions like this.
A total hip replacement would be the logical treatment for a younger patient because it could restore some of her lost mobility. However, for a frail patient like Mrs. Gwynn, internal fixation of the fracture might be the treatment of choice. This would repair the break, but not improve her mobility.
Dr. Johnstone needs to make a decision soon, but he knows that Mrs. Gwynn is groggy from pain medication. With one more look at the x-ray, Dr. Johnstone sighed and walked toward Mrs. Gwynn's room.
The recovery time for internal fixation surgery is shorter than that following a total hip replacement. The surgery is also less expensive and has a less strenuous recovery period; however, Mrs. Gwynn probably will not be able to walk again. Given the patient's condition, and the limited dollars available for health care, which procedure should be performed?

Question 6

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Question 7

The following story and questions are designed to stimulate critical thinking through class discussion or as a brief essay response. There are no right or wrong answers to these questions.
Dr. Johnstone didn't like what he saw. The x-rays of Gladys Gwynn's hip showed a fracture of the femoral neck and severe osteoporosis of the hip. Mrs. Gwynn had been admitted to the orthopedic ward of Hamilton Hospital after a fall that morning at Sunny Meadows, an assisted-living facility. The accident had occurred when Sheri Smith, a new aide, lost her grip while helping Mrs. Gwynn in the shower.
A frail but alert and cheerful woman of 85, Mrs. Gwynn has osteoarthritis and osteoporosis that have forced her to rely on a walker. Although her finances were limited, she has been living at Sunny Meadows since her husband's death 4 years ago. Dr. Johnstone knew that she didn't have any close relatives, and he did not think that she had signed a Health Care Power of Attorney designating someone to help with medical decisions like this.
A total hip replacement would be the logical treatment for a younger patient because it could restore some of her lost mobility. However, for a frail patient like Mrs. Gwynn, internal fixation of the fracture might be the treatment of choice. This would repair the break, but not improve her mobility.
Dr. Johnstone needs to make a decision soon, but he knows that Mrs. Gwynn is groggy from pain medication. With one more look at the x-ray, Dr. Johnstone sighed and walked toward Mrs. Gwynn's room.
Would you have answered Question 3 differently if Mrs. Gwynn were your mother?

Question 8

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Question 9

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Question 10

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Question 11

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Question 12

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Question 13

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Question 17

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Question 19

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Question 20

Select the correct answer, and write it on the line provided. The shaft of a long bone is known as the ___________________________________________________

Question 21

Select the correct answer, and write it on the line provided. Seven short__________________________________________ bones make up each ankle.

Question 22

Select the correct answer, and write it on the line provided. The upper portion of the sternum is the ________________________________________________

Question 23

Select the correct answer, and write it on the line provided. A____________________________________________________________ is movable.

Question 24

Select the correct answer, and write it on the line provided. The_____________________________________ bone is located just below the urinary bladder.

Question 25

Select the correct answer, and write it on the line provided. The opening in a bone through which blood vessels, nerves, and ligaments pass is a __________________________

Question 26

Select the correct answer, and write it on the line provided. A/An ______________________________________ connects one bone to another bone.

Question 27

Select the correct answer, and write it on the line provided. The hip socket is known as the ______________________________________________

Question 28

Select the correct answer, and write it on the line provided. The bones of the fingers and toes are known as the ______________________________________

Question 29

Select the correct answer, and write it on the line provided. A normal projection on the surface of a bone that serves as an attachment for muscles and tendons is known as a/an
___________________________________

Question 30

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Question 31

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Question 32

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Question 33

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Question 34

Select the correct answer, and write it on the line provided. The surgical procedure for loosening of an ankylosed joint is known as ______________________________________

Question 35

A chronic bone disease that is characterized by the abnormal breakdown of bone followed by abnormal bone formation is known as _______
osteomalacia
paget's disease

Question 36

Select the correct answer, and write it on the line provided. An ________________________________ bone marrow transplant uses bone marrow from a donor.

Question 37

Select the correct answer, and write it on the line provided. A percutaneous ____________________________ is performed to treat osteoporosis-related compression fractures.

Question 38

Select the correct answer, and write it on the line provided. The medical term for the form of arthritis that is commonly known as wear-and-tear arthritis is _____________________

Question 39

Find the misspelled word in each sentence. Then write that word, spelled correctly, on the line provided.
The medical term for the condition commonly known as low back pain is lumbaego. _______________________________

Question 40

Find the misspelled word in each sentence. Then write that word, spelled correctly, on the line provided.
The surgical fracture of a bone to correct a deformity is known as osteclasis. _______________________________

Question 41

Find the misspelled word in each sentence. Then write that word, spelled correctly, on the line provided.
Ankylosing spondilitis is a form of rheumatoid arthritis that primarily causes inflammation of the joints between the vertebrae. ____________________________

Question 42

Find the misspelled word in each sentence. Then write that word, spelled correctly, on the line provided.
An osterrhaphy is the surgical suturing, or wiring together, of bones. _____________________________________

Question 43

Find the misspelled word in each sentence. Then write that word, spelled correctly, on the line provided.
Crepetation is the grating sound heard when the ends of a broken bone move together. ____________________________

Question 44

Write the correct answer on the line provided. BMT _________________________________________________

Question 45

Write the correct answer on the line provided. CR _________________________________________________

Question 46

Write the correct answer on the line provided. Fx _________________________________________________

Question 47

Write the correct answer on the line provided. RA _________________________________________________

Question 48

Write the correct answer on the line provided. TMJ _________________________________________________

Question 49

Select the correct answer, and write it on the line provided. The term meaning the death of bone tissue due to lack of blood flow is _________
Osteitis deformans
Osteomyelitis
Avascular necrosis
Osteoporosis

Question 50

Select the correct answer, and write it on the line provided. An abnormal increase in the forward curvature of the lumbar spine is known as ______________________________

Question 51

Select the correct answer, and write it on the line provided. The condition known as ______________________________________ is a congenital defect.

Question 52

Select the correct answer, and write it on the line provided. A type of cancer that occurs in blood-making cells found in the red bone marrow is known as a/an ________________________

Question 53

Select the correct answer, and write it on the line provided. The bulging deposit that forms around the area of the break during the healing of a fractured bone is a _________________________________

Question 54

Write the correct term or terms on the lines provided. A/An _________________________________ is performed to gain access to the brain or to relieve intracranial pressure.

Question 55

Write the correct term or terms on the lines provided. The partial displacement of a bone from its joint is known as _____________________________________

Question 56

Write the correct term or terms on the lines provided. The procedure that stiffens a joint by joining two bones is _________________________________ This is also known as surgical ankylosis.

Question 57

Write the correct term or terms on the lines provided. The surgical placement of an artificial joint is known as ____________________________________________

Question 58

Write the correct term or terms on the lines provided. A medical term for the condition commonly known as a bunion is _________________________________

Question 59

Divide each term into its component word parts. Write these word parts, in sequence, on the lines provided. When necessary, use a slash (/) to indicate a combining vowel. (You may not need all of the lines provided.)
Hemarthrosis is blood within a joint.

Question 60

Divide each term into its component word parts. Write these word parts, in sequence, on the lines provided. When necessary, use a slash (/) to indicate a combining vowel. (You may not need all of the lines provided.)
An osteochondroma is a benign bony projection covered with cartilage.

Question 61

Divide each term into its component word parts. Write these word parts, in sequence, on the lines provided. When necessary, use a slash (/) to indicate a combining vowel. (You may not need all of the lines provided.)
Osteomalacia, also known as adult rickets, is abnormal softening of bones in adults.

Question 62

Divide each term into its component word parts. Write these word parts, in sequence, on the lines provided. When necessary, use a slash (/) to indicate a combining vowel. (You may not need all of the lines provided.)
Periostitis is an inflammation of the periosteum.

Question 63

Divide each term into its component word parts. Write these word parts, in sequence, on the lines provided. When necessary, use a slash (/) to indicate a combining vowel. (You may not need all of the lines provided.)
Spondylolisthesis is the forward slipping movement of the body of one of the lower lumbar vertebrae on the vertebra or sacrum below it.

Question 64

If the statement is true, write True on the line. If the statement is false, write False on the line.
_____________________Osteopenia is thinner-than-average bone density. This term is used to describe the condition of someone who does not yet have osteoporosis, but is at risk for developing it.

Question 65

If the statement is true, write True on the line. If the statement is false, write False on the line.
_____________________ Paget's disease is caused by a deficiency of calcium and vitamin D in early childhood.

Question 66

If the statement is true, write True on the line. If the statement is false, write False on the line.
_____________________ Costochondritis is an inflammation of the cartilage that connects a rib to the sternum.

Question 67

If the statement is true, write True on the line. If the statement is false, write False on the line.
_____________________ Dislocation is the partial displacement of a bone from its joint.

Question 68

If the statement is true, write True on the line. If the statement is false, write False on the line.
_____________________ Arthroscopic surgery is a minimally invasive procedure for the treatment of the interior of a joint.

Question 69

Write the correct answer on the line provided. When Bobby Kuhn fell out of a tree, the bone in his arm was bent and partially broken. Dr. Grafton described this as a/an ______________________________________fracture and told the family that this type of fracture occurs primarily in children.

Question 70

Write the correct answer on the line provided. Eduardo Sanchez was treated for an inflammation of the bone and bone marrow. The medical term for this condition is ______________________________

Question 71

Write the correct answer on the line provided. Beth Hubert's breast cancer spread to her bones. These new sites are referred to as _________________________________

Question 72

Write the correct answer on the line provided. Mrs. Morton suffers from dowager's hump. The medical term for this abnormal curvature of the spine is ___________________________________________

Question 73

Write the correct answer on the line provided. Henry Turner wears a brace to compensate for the impaired function of his leg. The medical term for this orthopedic appliance is a/an ___________________________________

Question 74

Write the correct answer on the line provided. As the result of a head injury in an auto accident, Sam Cheng required a/an_________________________ to relieve the rapidly increasing intracranial pressure.

Question 75

Write the correct answer on the line provided. Mrs. Gilmer has leukemia and requires a bone marrow transplant. Part of the treatment was the harvesting of her bone marrow so she could receive it later as a/an_______________________________ bone marrow transplant.

Question 76

Write the correct answer on the line provided. Betty Greene has been running for several years; however, now her knees hurt. Dr. Morita diagnosed her condition as____________________________ , which is an abnormal softening of the cartilage in these joints.

Question 77

Write the correct answer on the line provided. Patty Turner (age 7) has symptoms that include a skin rash, fever, slowed growth, fatigue, and swelling in the joints. She was diagnosed as having juvenile______________________________ arthritis.

Question 78

Write the correct answer on the line provided. Heather Lewis has a very sore shoulder. Dr. Plunkett diagnosed this as an inflammation of the bursa and said that Heather's condition is _______________________________.

Question 79

Select the correct answer, and write it on the line provided. Rodney Horner is being treated for a _______________________________________ fracture in which the ends of the bones were crushed together.

Question 80

Select the correct answer, and write it on the line provided. Alex Jordon fell and injured her knee. Her doctor performed a/an____________________________ to surgically repair the damaged cartilage.