Question 1

___________ are bands of tough connective tissue that stabilize a joint by attaching bone to bone.

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Question 2

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

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Question 3

_____________ in children is called rickets.

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Question 4

Grace Samuellson, age 3, has just had a cast applied to her right arm. Her parents need to be instructed on the warning signs of problems that can occur with the cast. List three reasons the parents should call the physician immediately.

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Question 5

Summarize four risk factors for the development of osteoporosis.

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Question 6

A patient diagnosed with mild bone loss has ______________.

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Question 7

Tanya Payne has three young children who like to play in the wooded lot next to their house. She is very concerned about the possibility of Lyme disease. What information can you share with her to reduce her children's risk of being exposed to Lyme disease? Include details on the proper removal of a tick.

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Question 8

You are responsible for reviewing patient education materials with a 64-year-old woman recently diagnosed with osteoporosis. Explain to her what causes the disease and the possible treatment methods.

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Question 9

Alphonse Patrice, a 19-year-old patient, has just been fitted with crutches because of a sprained ankle. Summarize the patient guidelines for correct use of crutches so that Mr. Patrice can use them properly.

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Question 10

Patients with arthritis frequently complain of _____________, a crackling sound made by the affected joints.

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Question 11

A(n) __________ unit can play an integral role in the management of chronic pain.

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Question 12

___________ muscle has fibers that are voluntary and striated.

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Question 13

___________________ is caused by an autoimmune reaction against the synovial membrane that lines joints throughout the body.

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Question 14

A(n) __________ fracture in a young child is suggestive of a child abuse injury.

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Question 15

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

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Question 16

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

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Dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) scan is a specialized x-ray that assesses bone density; it is used to diagnose and manage osteoporosis. Arthrograms visualize the joints with an x-ray after the injection of a radiopaque dye. Bone scans evaluate areas of bone growth, bone tumors, and other bone disease patterns; they require the use of an injected dye or isotope. Computed tomography (CT) scans visualize multiple planes of soft tissue such as tumors, lesions, or some spinal injuries; they are usually used with an injected dye. Electromyography (EMG) and nerve conduction velocity studies (NCS) evaluate muscle and nerve response to a stimulus.

Question 17

Both bursae and joint capsules contain ______________, which nourishes joint surfaces and allows for free movement of the joint.

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Question 18

The _____________ function of the red bone marrow results in the production of blood cells.

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Question 19

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

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Question 20

Rose Langdon, an 81-year-old patient, has been prescribed a cane for walking assistance. Summarize how you would teach Mrs. Langdon to use the cane properly.

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Quiz 36: Assisting in Orthopedic Medicine