[ARCHIVE] TSC 4.4 - Orthopedic Surgical Procedures

Multiple Choice

Which position is commonly used for shoulder surgery in orthopedic procedures?

• Supine

• Prone

• Fowler's (beach chair)

• Lateral

Multiple Choice

What is a key feature of a fracture table used in hip procedures?

• It has a reclining backrest

• It supports the operative leg and prevents patient sliding

• It has a built-in X-ray machine

• It includes a headrest

Multiple Choice

What is the primary purpose of a pneumatic tourniquet in orthopedic surgery?

• To cool the surgical site

• To block the flow of blood and provide a bloodless operative site

• To support the patient's limb

• To monitor the patient's vital signs

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of using a sterile surgical helmet system (SSHS) during joint replacement procedures?

• To reduce the risk of surgical site infections (SSI)

• To improve the surgeon's vision

• To provide additional head support

• To monitor the patient's vital signs

Multiple Choice

What should be done to a power instrument before passing it to the surgeon?

• Turn it off completely

• Test the pressure

• Put the safety catch "on"

• Detach the accessory

Fill in the Blanks

In the procedure, reduction is performed with an incision to align the bones. An external device is used to stabilize the bone.

This is an open reduction and

fixation procedure.

Multiple Choice

What material is typically used to form bone cement?

• Silicone and epoxy resin

• PMMA powder and liquid monomer of methyl methacrylate

• Polyethylene and ceramic materials

• Stainless steel and titanium alloys

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a potential risk when using a cast for external fixation?

• Bone infection

• Compartment syndrome

• Blood clot formation

• Muscle atrophy

Multiple Choice

Where is an intramedullary nail or rod inserted in the body?

• Outside the bone

• Into the joint space

• Into the medullary canal of long bones

• Under the skin

Open Ended

Patient has a fracture in mid - radius.

What should be the patient position for this procedure?

Multiple Choice

Which bones are included in the forearm that are often involved in fractures?

• Humerus and radius

• Radius and ulna

• Ulna and humerus

• Scapula and clavicle

Multiple Choice

What type of plates and screws are typically used for ORIF of forearm fractures?

• 2.5-mm dynamic compression plates

• 3.5-mm dynamic compression plates

• 4.5-mm static plates

• 5.5-mm locking plates

Multiple Choice

What type of retractor is used in this image?

• Self-retaining

• Handheld