WorksheetsMusculoskeletal
Total questions: 45
Worksheet time: 23mins
Fill in the blank: Overuse injuries are repeated stress to the musculoskeletal system and cause pain, inflammation, & ________.
dysfunction
growth
relaxation
hydration
What does this image show?
Joint cartilage
Bursitis
Osgood-Schatter
Muscle tear
Rheumatoid arthritis affects which of the following?
Only the bones
Only the joints
Bones and joints
Only the muscles
Fill in the blank: Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease that seems to occur in obese patients or patients who may have suffered some type of ________.
joint trauma
muscle gain
skin infection
lung disease
What is tendinopathy?
A bone fracture
Tendon Pain
A muscle tear
A nerve disorder
Which of the following are the most common overuse tendinopathies?
Gluteal tendons
Patellar tendon
Medial and lateral elbow epicondyles
Rotator cuff tendon
All of the above
Nerve Entrapment is also known as _________?
nerve compression syndrome
muscle strain disorder
ligament sprain syndrome
bone fracture syndrome
tendon rupture syndrome
Nerve entrapment occurs when a nerve is compressed between two other structures in the body.
True
False
What is a common nerve entrapment injury?
Achilles Tendonitis
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Rotator Cuff Tear
Patellar Tendonitis
Which condition is characterized by tiny tears in the tendon?
Normal
Tendinitis
Tendon Rupture
Tendinosis
What are musculoskeletal injuries that are a result of trauma to bones, muscles, ligaments, and other soft tissue injuries called?
Traumatic Injuries
Degenerative Injuries
Infectious Injuries
Congenital Injuries
What is a ligament sprain?
An injury to supporting structures that stabilize the joint and fibers, causing them to tear depending on severity.
A ligament sprain is a type of bone fracture that occurs due to excessive pressure on the bone.
A ligament sprain is a muscle cramp caused by dehydration and lack of electrolytes.
A ligament sprain is an infection of the joint caused by bacteria.
What are common examples of muscle strains?
Rotator Cuff, Hamstrings, Neck (whiplash)
Appendicitis, Asthma, Diabetes
Fractured femur, Dislocated shoulder, Sprained ankle
Migraine, Cataract, Tonsillitis
Which of the following is NOT a cause of fractures?
Direct trauma to the bone
Degenerative diseases
Malnutrition
Overeating
Gout typically affects only one joint and is characterized by what?
Crystal deposits in and around the affected point.
Bacterial infection of the joint.
Loss of blood supply to the joint.
Degeneration of cartilage in the joint.
Osteoporosis is most commonly seen in which group of people?
Elderly women
Young men
Teenage girls
Middle-aged men
Rickets is a disease that affects children who do not have enough of which vitamin?
Vitamin D
Vitamin C
Vitamin B12
Vitamin A
Fractures can be classified as: Which of the following is NOT a classification of fractures?
Simple
Displaced
Non displaced
Closed (compound)
The difference between simple, displaced, or non-displaced fractures and open fractures is:
Open fractures involve a break in the skin, while the others do not.
Simple fractures always require surgery, while open fractures do not.
Displaced fractures are always more severe than open fractures.
Non-displaced fractures are always open fractures.
Simple, displaced, or non-displaced fractures do not ______ the skin.
rupture
heal
protect
cover
Fill in the blank: Open fractures cause a ______ to the skin or soft tissue.
rupture
healing
scar
bruise
Fill in the blank: _______ fracture is when the bone is crushed and or shattered.
Comminuted
Greenstick
Transverse
Oblique
Fill in the blank: _______ fracture is when the fractured area of bone collapses on itself.
Compression
Greenstick
Transverse
Oblique
Fill in the blank: _______ fracture is the break of the distal end of the radius at the epiphysis, often occurring when the patient has attempted to break his or her fall.
Colles
Pott's
Smith's
Greenstick
Fill in the blank: A ________ fracture is when the bone is broken and pierces an internal organ.
Complicated
Simple
Greenstick
Comminuted
Fill in the blank: An ________/Buckle fracture is when the bone is broken, and the ends are driven into each other.
Impacted
Greenstick
Comminuted
Transverse
Fill in the blank: A ________ fracture appears as a thin line on x-ray and may not extend completely through the bone.
Hairline
Comminuted
Greenstick
Transverse
What type of fracture is shown in the x-ray image labeled 'Buckle Fracture'?
Complicated fracture
Impacted/Buckle fracture
Hairline fracture
What is a Greenstick fracture?
A Greenstick fracture is when the bone is partially bent and partially broken; this is a common fracture of the epiphyseal plate in children.
A Greenstick fracture is a complete break of the bone into two separate pieces, commonly seen in adults.
A Greenstick fracture is a type of fracture where the bone is crushed into several pieces.
A Greenstick fracture is a fracture that occurs only in the elderly due to osteoporosis.
What is a Pathologic fracture?
A Pathologic fracture is any fracture occurring spontaneously as a result of disease.
A Pathologic fracture is a fracture that only occurs due to high-impact trauma in healthy bone.
A Pathologic fracture is a fracture that heals without any medical intervention.
A Pathologic fracture is a fracture that occurs only in children due to growth spurts.
What is a Salter-Harris fracture?
A Salter-Harris fracture is a fracture of the epiphyseal plate in children.
A Salter-Harris fracture is a type of muscle tear in adults.
A Salter-Harris fracture is a dislocation of the hip joint.
A Salter-Harris fracture is a fracture of the skull base.
What is inserted in the place of the natural hip in a Total Hip Replacement (THR)?
An artificial joint (prosthesis)
A metal rod only
A plastic spacer only
A bone graft from the arm
Amputee patients who do not have a prosthesis must learn to manage daily living activities with one healthy limb.
True
False
What is Muscular Dystrophy (MD)? Fill in the blank: Muscular Dystrophy is a degeneration of the ________ cells that eventually causes the muscles to waste away and atrophy (loss of muscle).
muscle
nerve
bone
skin
In Muscular Dystrophy (MD), what interferes with the production of proteins needed to form healthy muscle?
Abnormal genes/mutations
Viral infections
Excessive exercise
Nutrient deficiency
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of Muscular Dystrophy (MD)?
Clumsiness
Difficulty climbing stairs
Improved muscle strength
Frequent tripping
Some types of Muscular Dystrophy (MD) affect the face and neck muscles, causing long, thin faces, drooping eyelids, and swan like necks.
True
False
What is the treatment for Muscular Dystrophy (MD)? Fill in the blank: There's no ________ for MD, but treatment can help manage symptoms.
cure
vaccine
antibiotic
surgery
Which of the following are physical symptom of Muscular Dystrophy (MD) ?
Shoulders and arms are held back awkwardly when walking
Strong belly muscles
Knees never bend
Thick, strong leg muscles
What is scoliosis?
A) A spinal deformity causing an abnormal curve in the spine
B) A disease affecting the lungs
C) A condition causing hair loss
D) A type of heart disease
Fill in the blank: Scoliosis most often starts in children between the ages of ___ and ___.
10 and 15
5 and 8
16 and 20
1 and 4
Which of the following is a symptom of scoliosis?
One shoulder is higher than the other
Frequent headaches
Blurred vision
High fever
Fill in the blank: In scoliosis, the head is not centered over the ___.
pelvis
shoulder
knee
rib cage
What is the main goal of treatment for scoliosis?
Cure the condition completely
Manage symptoms with back braces or surgical intervention
Prevent headaches
Improve eyesight
Match the type of spinal curve with its name:
No abnormal curve
Normal
Curve in the upper back
Thoracic
Curve in the lower back
Thoracolumbar
Curve in both upper and lower back
Lumbar
Curve in the middle back
Double Curve
