SURG 211 ORTHOPEDIC TECHNOLOGY EXAM REVISION QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS RATED A

SURG 211 ORTHOPEDIC TECHNOLOGY EXAM
REVISION QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS RATED A
1. Which traumatic event can initiate a compartment syndrome?
Verified Answer -A.B.C. D. all of the above (Crush injury, Snake
bite, Supracondylar humeral fracture)
2. Patients with which one of the following conditions are more likely
to benefit from orthotic devices?
Verified Answer -D. Hyperflexible ankles
3. Paresthesia is a general term referring to
Verified Answer -D. Presence of a variety of sensations
4. Which nerve innervates the quadriceps muscle which extends the
knee?
Verified Answer -A. femoral
5. What test is performed to assist in the diagnosis of an Achilles
tendon injury?
Verified Answer -C. Thompson
6. if 5 pounds of weight are added to a double pulley system, how
much traction pull in pounds is there?
Verified Answer -10 lbs
7. A splint does not reduce a fracture; it is intended to maintain
reduction
Verified Answer -true