Question 1
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Techniques of arthrocentesis includes skin prepping/draping, using a 30 mL syringe, and:
Answer
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Lateral approach
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Hemarthrosis
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Corticosteroid therapy
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22-24 gauge needle
Question 2
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In order to obtain a diagnostic radiograph, what angle would you ideally want an x-ray?
1. Anterior Posterior
2. Oblique
3. Transverse
4. Posterior Anterior
Answer
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1 and 3
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2 and 4
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1, 2, 3
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4 only
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All of the above
Question 3
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A 55 year old patient complains of acute knee pain w/o trauma localized over the patella and is unable to bear his own weight. What would this be an indication of and how would you proceed with treatment?
Answer
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Positive Ottowa criteria; perform radiological exam
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Patellar dislocation; perform reduction
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ACL injury; perform arthrocentesis
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Positive McMurray test; perform x-ray
Question 4
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While performing an arthrocentesis, you begin to draw blood into the syringe. What should you strongly suspect?
Answer
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ACL tear
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Chondromalacia patella
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Patellar fracture
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Femoral head fracture
Question 5
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Identify what test you would use to diagnose a meniscal tear:
1. Thessaly
2. Apley Distraction
3. McMurray
4. Straight leg raise
Answer
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1 and 3
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2 and 4
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1, 2, 3
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4 only
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All of the above
Question 6
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A history of malalignment of the knee and increased Q-angle is needed in order to diagnose Chondromalacia patella.
Question 7
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A young female is more likely to be treated for what condition?
1. Bi-partite patella
2. Patellar dislocation
3. Pelvic fracture
4. Chondromalacia patella
Answer
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1 and 3
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2 and 4
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1, 2, 3
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4 only
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All of the above
Question 8
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A 34 year old female presents with knee inflammation and pain localized over her left lateral femoral epicondyle while training for a marathon. What is the most likely injury?
Question 9
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A 15 year old male complains of pain while walking and his knee periodically "locking up". You notice the patient has an altered gait due to external rotation in his right lower leg. What are these signs consistent with?
Question 10
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Subchondral bone necrosis of the femoral condyle indicates:
Answer
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Osteochondritis dessicans (OCD)
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Osgood Schlatter's disease (OSD)
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Chondromalacia patella
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Iliotibial band syndrome (ITBS)
Question 11
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Osteochondritis dessicans (OCD) may take several days to weeks to heal.
Question 12
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Possible secondary injury associated with an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury:
1. Gapping >10 millimeters
2. Avulsion of tibial spine
3. Aponeurosis tear
4. Segond fracture
Answer
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1 and 3
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2 and 4
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1, 2, 3
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4 only
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All of the above
Question 13
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In relation to the distal femur, an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury would displace the tibia anteriorly.
Question 14
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Collateral ligament tears present with effusion.
Question 15
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Upon performing varus/valgus stress testing in a patient with suspected lateral cruciate ligament (LCL) tear, you record a gapping of the joint line is 11 millimeters. What would you classify this as?
Answer
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Grade III tear
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Grade I tear
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Grade II tear
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Grade IV tear
Question 16
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Posterior patellar surface inflammation secondary to abnormal mechanical wear and often maltracking of the patella indicates:
Answer
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Chondromalacia patella
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Patellar dislocation
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Meniscal tear
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Bursitis
Question 17
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What is the appropriate test to confirm an ACL injury?
1. Lachman
2. McMurray
3. Anterior drawer
4. Apley distraction
Answer
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1 and 3
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2 and 4
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1,2,3
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4 only
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All of the above
Question 18
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A PCL injury would most likely present with:
Question 19
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The mechanism of injury for a MCL tear is valgus and rotary stress.
Question 20
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What injury would you be looking for if a patient's MOI is knee flexion with rotational stress while bearing weight?
Answer
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Meniscal tear
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PCL tear
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Patellar subluxation
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Tendonitis
Question 21
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A common MOI for an ACL injury is rotational twist with a flexed knee.
Question 22
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Blunt trauma to the anterior tibia would present a positive history MOI for what injury?
Question 23
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When would you classify an injury as a knee dislocation?
1. ACL tear
2. Collateral ligament tear
3. PCL tear
4. Bi-partite patella
Answer
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1 and 3
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2 and 4
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1,2,3
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4 only
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All of the above
Question 24
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The dangerous complication of a knee dislocation which requires immediate reduction is:
1. Popliteal artery damage
2. Tibial nerve injury
3. Severed peroneal nerve
4. Vascular compromise
Answer
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1 and 3
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2 and 4
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1,2,3
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4 only
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All of the above
Question 25
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Visible deformity and instability secondary to ischemia is indicative of Osgood Schlatter's disease (OCD)
Question 26
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You can treat tendonitis with all of the following EXCEPT:
Question 27
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Tendonitis is an overuse injury, leading to micro tears.
Question 28
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A 12 year old male complains of pain at the site of patellar tendon insertion on the proximal tibia while playing basketball. What should you suspect based on patient history and presentation?
1. Osteochondritis dessicans
2. Tibial tubercle apophysitis
3. ACL injury
4. Osgood Schlatter's disease (OSD)
Answer
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1 and 3
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2 and 4
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1, 2, 3
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4 only
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All of the above
Question 29
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What treatment is appropriate for Iliotibial band syndrome (ITBS)?
1. Corticosteroidal injection
2. Eversion orthotics
3. Ice
4. NSAIDs
Answer
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1 and 3
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2 and 4
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1, 2, 3
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4 only
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All of the above
Question 30
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What statement is NOT true in regards to shin splints versus tibial stress fractures?
Answer
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Shin splints presents as linear tenderness or pain
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Tibial stress fracture pain is localized along short band
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Tibial stress fracture is more common in females
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Shin splints causes severe nocturnal pain
Question 31
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Prepatellar bursitis (housemaid's knee) is the most common synovial disorder.
Question 32
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What is indicated in bursitis management?
1. Compression wrap
2. Aspiration
3. Corticosteroidal injection
4. VMO strengthening
Answer
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1 and 3
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2 and 4
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1, 2, 3
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4 only
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All of the above
Question 33
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Synovial disorder in the popliteal fossa that presents as a synovial lined sac:
1. Bursitis
2. Popliteal cyst
3. Prepatellar bursitis
4. Baker cyst
Answer
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1 and 3
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2 and 4
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1, 2, 3
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4 only
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All of the above
Question 34
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Baker cysts develops secondary to intra-articular disorder in children.
Question 35
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While treating a femur fracture, the patient has sudden onset dyspnea prior to losing consciousness and you notice a patch of small lesions develop. What should you immediately suspect?
Question 36
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What would you expect to see in early compartment syndrome?
1. Disproportionate pain during muscle stretch
2. Absent pulses
3. Parasthesia
4. Dyspnea
Answer
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1 and 3
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2 and 4
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1, 2, 3
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4 only
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All of the above
Question 37
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Distal pulses may be intact during late stage compartment syndrome.
Question 38
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34 year old patient complains of lower leg pain after a fall. Upon inspection, you notice severe edema in distal tibia and ankle with pallor and varying temperatures of the foot. What is your treatment for this patient?