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Musculoskeletal

Total questions: 45

Worksheet time: 23mins

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Class
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1.

Fill in the blank: Overuse injuries are repeated stress to the musculoskeletal system and cause pain, inflammation, & ________.

a)

dysfunction

b)

growth

c)

relaxation

d)

hydration

2.

What does this image show?

a)

Joint cartilage

b)

Bursitis

c)

Osgood-Schatter

d)

Muscle tear

3.

Rheumatoid arthritis affects which of the following?

a)

Only the bones

b)

Only the joints

c)

Bones and joints

d)

Only the muscles

4.

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 ________.

a)

joint trauma

b)

muscle gain

c)

skin infection

d)

lung disease

5.

What is tendinopathy?

a)

A bone fracture

b)

Tendon Pain

c)

A muscle tear

d)

A nerve disorder

6.

Which of the following are the most common overuse tendinopathies?

a)

Gluteal tendons

b)

Patellar tendon

c)

Medial and lateral elbow epicondyles

d)

Rotator cuff tendon

e)

All of the above

7.

Nerve Entrapment is also known as _________?

a)

nerve compression syndrome

b)

muscle strain disorder

c)

ligament sprain syndrome

d)

bone fracture syndrome

e)

tendon rupture syndrome

8.

Nerve entrapment occurs when a nerve is compressed between two other structures in the body.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

What is a common nerve entrapment injury?

a)

Achilles Tendonitis

b)

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

c)

Rotator Cuff Tear

d)

Patellar Tendonitis

10.

Which condition is characterized by tiny tears in the tendon?

a)

Normal

b)

Tendinitis

c)

Tendon Rupture

d)

Tendinosis

11.

What are musculoskeletal injuries that are a result of trauma to bones, muscles, ligaments, and other soft tissue injuries called?

a)

Traumatic Injuries

b)

Degenerative Injuries

c)

Infectious Injuries

d)

Congenital Injuries

12.

What is a ligament sprain?

a)

An injury to supporting structures that stabilize the joint and fibers, causing them to tear depending on severity.

b)

A ligament sprain is a type of bone fracture that occurs due to excessive pressure on the bone.

c)

A ligament sprain is a muscle cramp caused by dehydration and lack of electrolytes.

d)

A ligament sprain is an infection of the joint caused by bacteria.

13.

What are common examples of muscle strains?

a)

Rotator Cuff, Hamstrings, Neck (whiplash)

b)

Appendicitis, Asthma, Diabetes

c)

Fractured femur, Dislocated shoulder, Sprained ankle

d)

Migraine, Cataract, Tonsillitis

14.

Which of the following is NOT a cause of fractures?

a)

Direct trauma to the bone

b)

Degenerative diseases

c)

Malnutrition

d)

Overeating

15.

Gout typically affects only one joint and is characterized by what?

a)

Crystal deposits in and around the affected point.

b)

Bacterial infection of the joint.

c)

Loss of blood supply to the joint.

d)

Degeneration of cartilage in the joint.

16.

Osteoporosis is most commonly seen in which group of people?

a)

Elderly women

b)

Young men

c)

Teenage girls

d)

Middle-aged men

17.

Rickets is a disease that affects children who do not have enough of which vitamin?

a)

Vitamin D

b)

Vitamin C

c)

Vitamin B12

d)

Vitamin A

18.

Fractures can be classified as: Which of the following is NOT a classification of fractures?

a)

Simple

b)

Displaced

c)

Non displaced

d)

Closed (compound)

19.

The difference between simple, displaced, or non-displaced fractures and open fractures is:

a)

Open fractures involve a break in the skin, while the others do not.

b)

Simple fractures always require surgery, while open fractures do not.

c)

Displaced fractures are always more severe than open fractures.

d)

Non-displaced fractures are always open fractures.

20.

Simple, displaced, or non-displaced fractures do not ______ the skin.

a)

rupture

b)

heal

c)

protect

d)

cover

21.

Fill in the blank: Open fractures cause a ______ to the skin or soft tissue.

a)

rupture

b)

healing

c)

scar

d)

bruise

22.

Fill in the blank: _______ fracture is when the bone is crushed and or shattered.

a)

Comminuted

b)

Greenstick

c)

Transverse

d)

Oblique

23.

Fill in the blank: _______ fracture is when the fractured area of bone collapses on itself.

a)

Compression

b)

Greenstick

c)

Transverse

d)

Oblique

24.

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.

a)

Colles

b)

Pott's

c)

Smith's

d)

Greenstick

25.

Fill in the blank: A ________ fracture is when the bone is broken and pierces an internal organ.

a)

Complicated

b)

Simple

c)

Greenstick

d)

Comminuted

26.

Fill in the blank: An ________/Buckle fracture is when the bone is broken, and the ends are driven into each other.

a)

Impacted

b)

Greenstick

c)

Comminuted

d)

Transverse

27.

Fill in the blank: A ________ fracture appears as a thin line on x-ray and may not extend completely through the bone.

a)

Hairline

b)

Comminuted

c)

Greenstick

d)

Transverse

28.

What type of fracture is shown in the x-ray image labeled 'Buckle Fracture'?

a)

Complicated fracture

b)

Impacted/Buckle fracture

c)

Hairline fracture

29.

What is a Greenstick fracture?

a)

A Greenstick fracture is when the bone is partially bent and partially broken; this is a common fracture of the epiphyseal plate in children.

b)

A Greenstick fracture is a complete break of the bone into two separate pieces, commonly seen in adults.

c)

A Greenstick fracture is a type of fracture where the bone is crushed into several pieces.

d)

A Greenstick fracture is a fracture that occurs only in the elderly due to osteoporosis.

30.

What is a Pathologic fracture?

a)

A Pathologic fracture is any fracture occurring spontaneously as a result of disease.

b)

A Pathologic fracture is a fracture that only occurs due to high-impact trauma in healthy bone.

c)

A Pathologic fracture is a fracture that heals without any medical intervention.

d)

A Pathologic fracture is a fracture that occurs only in children due to growth spurts.

31.

What is a Salter-Harris fracture?

a)

A Salter-Harris fracture is a fracture of the epiphyseal plate in children.

b)

A Salter-Harris fracture is a type of muscle tear in adults.

c)

A Salter-Harris fracture is a dislocation of the hip joint.

d)

A Salter-Harris fracture is a fracture of the skull base.

32.

What is inserted in the place of the natural hip in a Total Hip Replacement (THR)?

a)

An artificial joint (prosthesis)

b)

A metal rod only

c)

A plastic spacer only

d)

A bone graft from the arm

33.

Amputee patients who do not have a prosthesis must learn to manage daily living activities with one healthy limb.

a)

True

b)

False

34.

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).

a)

muscle

b)

nerve

c)

bone

d)

skin

35.

In Muscular Dystrophy (MD), what interferes with the production of proteins needed to form healthy muscle?

a)

Abnormal genes/mutations

b)

Viral infections

c)

Excessive exercise

d)

Nutrient deficiency

36.

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of Muscular Dystrophy (MD)?

a)

Clumsiness

b)

Difficulty climbing stairs

c)

Improved muscle strength

d)

Frequent tripping

37.

Some types of Muscular Dystrophy (MD) affect the face and neck muscles, causing long, thin faces, drooping eyelids, and swan like necks.

a)

True

b)

False

38.

What is the treatment for Muscular Dystrophy (MD)? Fill in the blank: There's no ________ for MD, but treatment can help manage symptoms.

a)

cure

b)

vaccine

c)

antibiotic

d)

surgery

39.

Which of the following are physical symptom of Muscular Dystrophy (MD) ?

a)

Shoulders and arms are held back awkwardly when walking

b)

Strong belly muscles

c)

Knees never bend

d)

Thick, strong leg muscles

40.

What is scoliosis?

a)

A) A spinal deformity causing an abnormal curve in the spine

b)

B) A disease affecting the lungs

c)

C) A condition causing hair loss

d)

D) A type of heart disease

41.

Fill in the blank: Scoliosis most often starts in children between the ages of ___ and ___.

a)

10 and 15

b)

5 and 8

c)

16 and 20

d)

1 and 4

42.

Which of the following is a symptom of scoliosis?

a)

One shoulder is higher than the other

b)

Frequent headaches

c)

Blurred vision

d)

High fever

43.

Fill in the blank: In scoliosis, the head is not centered over the ___.

a)

pelvis

b)

shoulder

c)

knee

d)

rib cage

44.

What is the main goal of treatment for scoliosis?

a)

Cure the condition completely

b)

Manage symptoms with back braces or surgical intervention

c)

Prevent headaches

d)

Improve eyesight

45.

Match the type of spinal curve with its name:

a)

No abnormal curve

1.

Normal

b)

Curve in the upper back

2.

Thoracic

c)

Curve in the lower back

3.

Thoracolumbar

d)

Curve in both upper and lower back

4.

Lumbar

e)

Curve in the middle back

5.

Double Curve