chapter 2 test

Question 1

Arthroscopy

Answer 1

visual examination of a joint

Question 2

Bone Density Test

Answer 2

xray of hipbone to see if patient has osteoporosis

Question 3

Bone Marrow Aspiration

Answer 3

using a needle + syringe to extract liquid from marrow for transportation.

Question 4

CT (Computerized Tomography)

Answer 4

extremely high powered xray with very high radiation. Can detect stress fractures, pores, etc.

Question 5

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

Answer 5

images produced without xray radiation. uses super high powered magnets. It is very expensive but worth it.

Question 6

Rheumatoid Factor (RF)

Answer 6

blood test that is used to detect RA.

Question 7

xray

Answer 7

very quick, easy, affordable way to get high quality pictures with minimal radiation risk.

Question 8

Arthocentesis

Answer 8

removal of fluid from a joint; puncture

Question 9

Bone Grafting

Answer 9

transplanting bone from one bone to a point usually in the same patient

Question 10

Bursectomy

Answer 10

surgical removal of the bursa

Question 11

Diskectomy

Answer 11

surgical removal of intervertebral disk.

Question 12

Spondylosyndesis

Answer 12

surgical fusion of a joint

Question 13

Tenotomy

Answer 13

surgical incision of the tendon

Question 14

Tendon

Answer 14

attaches bone to muscle (strain)

Question 15

Ligament

Answer 15

attaches bone to bone (sprain)

Question 16

Analgesic

Answer 16

Pain reliever by reduced inflammation

Question 17

Anti-inflammatory

Answer 17

Both steroid and non steroid. Steroid is Rx only (corticosteroids)

Question 18

Antipyretic

Answer 18

fever reducer

Question 19

narcotic

Answer 19

drug that induces sleep and relieves pain

Question 20

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)

Answer 20

advil, tylenol, aleve… for short term purposes. Also more over the counter drugs.

Question 21

ATT PHYS

Answer 21

attending physician- boss of intern/resident

Question 22

CRIF

Answer 22

closed reduction and internal fixation

Question 23

CT

Answer 23

computerized tomography

Question 24

DJD

Answer 24

degenerative joint disease

Question 25

PRN

Answer 25

as needed

Question 26

RA

Answer 26

rheumatoid arthritis

Question 27

immunosuppressants

Answer 27

used for autoimmune conditions by interrupting inflammation; treats rheumatoid

Question 28

Anklylosis

Answer 28

stiff joint caused by adhesion or abnormal fusion of 2 bones into 1

Question 29

osteoarthritis

Answer 29

"wear and tear" arthritis; cartilage degen; caused by synovial fluid

Question 30

rheumatoid arthritis

Answer 30

patients own immune system is causing an inflammation in fluid

Question 31

gout

Answer 31

another autoimmune arthritis in which uric acid crystals are deposited into the joint

Question 32

kyphosis

Answer 32

accentuated thoracic curve

Question 33

lordosis

Answer 33

exaggerated lumbar curve (swayback)

Question 34

myeloma

Answer 34

malignant tumor of the bone marrow/muscles

Question 35

ostealgia

Answer 35

bone pain

Question 36

osteomyelitis

Answer 36

infection of the bone marrow

Question 37

osteosarcoma

Answer 37

malignant tumor of the bone

Question 38

scoliosis

Answer 38

exaggerated or any lateral curve of the T or L spine

Question 39

subluxation

Answer 39

malalignment of a joint ( what chiropractors adjust)

Question 40

comminuted

Answer 40

bone breaks into 2 or more fragments; crushed; common in older people with brittle bones

Question 41

compression

Answer 41

bone is crushed in vertebral spine. (caused from own body weight/force) common in older people with osteoporosis

Question 42

depressed

Answer 42

broken bone portion is pressed inwards; skull fracture

Question 43

impacted

Answer 43

broken bone ends are forced into each other. Could be caused by outstretched arms, common in older osteoporotic patients.

Question 44

spiral

Answer 44

ragged breaking occurs when excessive twisting forces are applied to the bone. Common sports fracture (ACL, Tibula, Fibula)

Question 45

Greenstick

Answer 45

bone breaks incompletely, much in the way a green twig breaks; common childrens injury caused by fall/force/etc.

Question 46

compound (open)

Answer 46

when the bone ruptures through the skin

Question 47

stress (running fracture)

Answer 47

micro fractures in the bone that occur with repetitive force.

Question 48

Closed reduction

Answer 48

bones are gently coaxed into position by physicians hand

Question 49

open reduction

Answer 49

bones are realigned with with instrument or by hand during surgery

Question 50

manipulation (closed reduction)

Answer 50

attempt to realign the bone involved or joint dislocation

Question 51

traction

Answer 51

external force exerted on a limb in a distal (axial) direction in effort to return the bone or joint to normal alignment

Question 52

external fixation

Answer 52

fracture treatment procedure in which screws/hardware are placed through the skin and into the bone so that an external appliance can be used to hold the pieces of the bone firmly in place while healing