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A cross-country skier is diagnosed with acute trochanteric bursitis. What is the usual associated complaint?
a. decreased ROM of the hip b. decreased ROM of the knee c. warmth around the hip joint d. warmth around the knee joint - ANSWERS-c. warmth around the hip joint
A cross-country skier is diagnosed with acute trochanteric bursitis. If systemic medications are ineffective, which of the following may be tried?
a. complete avoidance of activity b. steroid injection c. surgery d. flat shoewear - ANSWERS-b. steroid injection
A 19-year-old patient, comes into the office complaining of pain in the groin and low abdomen. The patient run 25-30 miles per week and is in training for a marathon. He also plays soccer several times a week. Which of the following is the likely diagnosis?
a. partially dislocated hip b. herniated nucleus pulposus L c. hip pointer d. groin strain - ANSWERS-d. groin strain
Your patient is a 19-year-old athlete (marathon training and soccer player) with a diagnosis of groin strain. Which is the immediate step in the patient's treatment plan?
a. abdominal exam b. application of ice c. activity modification d. preventionary education - ANSWERS-a. abdominal exam
d. a strain is associated with hemorrhage, while a sprain is associated with edema
- ANSWERS-b. a strain involves muscle or tendon trauma, while a sprain involves ligament trauma
The most common treatment modality for muscle strains is
a. PRICE b. full weight bearing c. full ROM d. heat applied to injury - ANSWERS-a. PRICE
What type of injury would it be if a patient is presented with point tenderness with muscle spasms and during palpation there is a bulge at the ankle?
a. 1st degree ankle strain b. 2nd degree ankle strain c. 3rd degree ankle strain d. severe ankle sprain - ANSWERS-c. 3rd degree ankle strain
A partial or complete tear of the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) is called:
a. lateral epicondylitis b. olecranon bursitis
c. distal bicep tendon rupture d. pitcher's elbow - ANSWERS-d. pitcher's elbow
What is the recommended window of time to repair a complete distal bicep tendon rupture?
a. within 24 hours b. within a 2 week window c. within 4 hours d. within a month - ANSWERS-b. within a 2 week window
Runners look for carbohydrates prior to their run. Which food would be beneficial for this recommendation?
a. bananas b. walnuts c. chicken d. bran - ANSWERS-a. bananas\
Cryotherapy is most effective for:
a. chronic strains
You are a school nurse, when should you advise seeking advanced medical attention?
a. when pain lasts longer than 1 week b. with any injury that is not healed in 7-10 days c. with any injury around or near a joint d. with any injury resulting in edema or bruising - ANSWERS-c. with any injury around or near a joint
Which of the following is true regarding assessment of ligament injuries?
a. ligaments tend to be pliable and elastic b. all sprains are ligament injuries c. ligaments attach muscles to bones d. a grade 3 ligament tear is torn 50% - ANSWERS-b. all sprains are ligament injuries
What is the most significant risk with a dislocation injury?
a. infection b. full ROM of extremity c. neurovascular dysfunction d. pain - ANSWERS-c. neurovascular dysfunction
There are three grades of ligament injury: grade 1, grade 2, and grade 3. Which of the following describes a grade 1 ligament injury?
a. a few fibers of the ligament fibers are torn b. up to 1/2 of ligament fibers are torn c. ligaments are completely torn through d. complete instability of the joint - ANSWERS-a. a few fibers of the ligament fibers are torn
Which of the following is characteristic of a stress fracture?
a. painful resisted active movement of the joint b. gradual onset of pain and history of over use c. no swelling or warmth d. callus will never be palpable - ANSWERS-b. gradual onset of pain and history of over use
The apprehension test is used to test instability of what body part?
a. knee b. shoulder c. ankle
b. Milgram's test c. Finkelstein's test d. Tinel's sign - ANSWERS-c. Finkelstein's test
Which of the following describes a gait used to accommodate pain on weight bearing?
a. trendelenberg b. antalgic c. ataxic d. festinating - ANSWERS-b. antalgic
Soft tissue injuries are treated by PRICMM. What does the "P" represent?
a. pain medication b. protection c. physical therapy d. passive motion - ANSWERS-b. protection
Which indicates further patient education is needed about NSAIDs?
a. "I should discontinue medication and call my MD if I experience black stools"
b. "I should not take NSAIDs if I am allergic to aspirin" c. "All NSAIDs are essentially the same, so I can take whatever is available at home" d. "NSAIDs may also reduce fever" - ANSWERS-c. "All NSAIDs are essentially the same, so I can take whatever is available at home"
What is typically sprained or fractured when a person falls on an outstretched hand?
a. fingers b. metacarpals c. wrist d. foot - ANSWERS-c. wrist
What is the name for a partial or complete rupture of the ulnar collateral ligament of the thumb at the metacarpophalangeal joint?
a. Boutonniere deformity b. Gamekeeper's thumb or skiers thumb c. Mallet finger d. Bennett's fracture - ANSWERS-b. Gamekeeper's thumb or skiers thumb
c. participates regularly in yoga d. has full ROM of arm - ANSWERS-a. female gender, ages 40-60, and the presence of comorbid conditions
As a female in the over 60 age range participates in activities, she should be aware that most athletic injuries in this age group are due to which of the following?
a. overuse tendinitis b. overuse muscle atrophy c. side effects of medications d. factors associated with the natural aging process - ANSWERS-a. overuse tendinitis
Women are participating in more organized sports. Certain sports-related injuries have been identified that relate specifically to women. The American College of Sports Medicine in 1992 identified the "female athlete triad." Which of the following is a component of this triad?
a. osteopenia b. eating disorders c. increased energy d. increased injuries - ANSWERS-b. eating disorders
During a high school football game, a player experiences neck pain following a tackle. Following evaluation, he is diagnosed with a cervical sprain. Which of the following options may be used?
a. immobilization with collar for 48 hours b. warm compresses c. cryotherapy d. steroid - ANSWERS-c. cryotherapy
A cervical burner or stinger syndrome happens when:
a. the head is forced back, hyperextending the neck b. the head is forced forward towards the chest c. the head is forced away from the shoulder d. the head is suddenly twisted toward the side - ANSWERS-c. the head is forced away from the shoulder
What is the initial treatment of a cervical burner?
a. application of warm compresses, temporary immobilization b. application of cold compresses, temporary immobilization c. long term immobilization of the spine
c. palpable separations d. obvious deformity - ANSWERS-c. palpable separations
Which of the following is used routinely for AC separations?
a. casting for 4 weeks b. knee immobilizer c. ace bandage d. sling - ANSWERS-d. sling
The acromioclavicular joint connects the clavicle to which of the following?
a. scapula b. manubrium sterni c. humerus d. thoracic wall - ANSWERS-a. scapula
Nursing considerations for someone recovering from an AC injury:
a. dislocation b. cast care c. self care deficits
d. crutch training - ANSWERS-c. self care deficits
Which procedure secures the rim of glenoid fossa?
a. capsulorrhaphy b. Putti-Platt c. Bankart d. Bristow-Helfet - ANSWERS-c. Bankart
An athlete sustains a right shoulder injury during a wrestling match. The arm is abducted and externally rotated. An anterior shoulder dislocation is revealed and is reduced under anesthesia. Additional treatment is most likely to include which of these activity limitations?
a. immobilize the arm in a collar and cuff for 3-6 weeks b. refrain from sports activities for 1-2 weeks c. immobilize the arm in a sling with a figure 8 bandage for 1-2 weeks d. avoid positions of extreme abduction for 3 months - ANSWERS-a. immobilize the arm in a collar and cuff for 3-6 weeks
An athlete sustains an anterior shoulder dislocation during a wrestling match. The probability of this patient having a recurrence of this injury is most related to which of these factors?
d. ultrasound - ANSWERS-b. MRI
Your patient has a partial tear of the rotator cuff. The subacromial space is injected with steroids at the initial appointment for pain relief. Which statement indicates that the patient understands the treatment plan?
a. "I will need to have surgery to regain complete use of my shoulder" b. "I should take NSAIDs as directed and rest my arm as much as possible" c. "I will begin physical therapy immediately to strengthen the muscle complex" d. "I should return to the clinic in a few days for the second injection" - ANSWERS- c. "I will begin physical therapy immediately to strengthen the muscle complex"
Your patient has a partial rotator cuff tear. He has already had a steroid injection and six weeks of rehabilitation. The patient returns to the clinic with continued pain and little improvement. Athroscopic surgery is scheduled. Which of the following indicates that the patient understands that post-op rehabilitation plan?
a. "I will be immobilized with a sling and swathe for several days before beginning therapy" b. "rehabilitation will begin immediately and may continue for several months" c. "I will begin performing flexion and external rotation exercises early right away in therapy" d. "the goal of my treatment is to enable me to return to 75-80% range of motion of my shoulder" - ANSWERS-b. "rehabilitation will begin immediately and may continue for several months"
The rotator cuff is composed of four muscles. Which is most commonly injured?
a. infraspinatous b. supraspinatous c. teres minor d. subscapulasis - ANSWERS-b. supraspinatous
Which of the following is a possible complication following arthroscopic rotator cuff repair?
a. brachial nerve injury b. deltoid detachment c. tendon re-tear d. systemic reaction to the scaffolding materials - ANSWERS-c. tendon re-tear
A 65-year-old patient who plays tennis every day, comes to the clinic complaining of pain, muscle spasms, limitation of movement, and tenderness in the right shoulder. It is suspected that he has a rotator cuff will exhibit pain when it is in which of these positions?
a. abduction or external rotation b. adduction or internal rotation
