Pearls Test

Question 1

A differential diagnosis is…

Answer 1

1) A method which requires due diligence
2) A systematic review of signs and symptoms
3) A way to reach a definitive diagnosis

Question 2

What is the best technique for imaging a possible bony defect?

Answer 2

radiography

Question 3

The initial diagnosis allows you to determine the need for immediate transport and….

Answer 3

decide what procedures are required to protect the patient

Question 4

Which of the following injuries results from compressive forces that rupture the subcutaneous vessels

Answer 4

Contusion

Question 5

A hole in the skin made by a sharp, pointed instruments that disrupts tissue with compressive forces is called

Answer 5

Puncture wound

Question 6

Which of the following structures connects muscle to bone

Answer 6

Tendon

Question 7

Which of the following devices covers only two or three sides of the extremity and is used for short-term immobilization?

Answer 7

Splint

Question 8

Which of the following devices is useful to reduce or eliminate lower extremity weight-bearing forces?

Answer 8

Crutches

Question 9

Which type of fracture is considered the most serious with the most likely chance for complications during the rehab process?

Answer 9

Intra-articular

Question 10

A stable, non-displaced fracture typically requires which of the following treatments?

Answer 10

protection (cast or splint)

Question 11

Which of the following types of fractures is characterized by a bending force which does not break all the way through the bone?

Answer 11

Greenstick

Question 12

Antibiotics are used for

Answer 12

The treatment of bacterial infections

Question 13

Oral ingestion of medications falls under what route of drug administration method

Answer 13

Enteral

Question 14

Aspirin therapy is commonly used for….

Answer 14

its blood thinning capabilities

Question 15

Decreased muscle size due to not being used is called

Answer 15

Atrophy

Question 16

A sprain is a term used to describe an injury to….

Answer 16

A ligament
(strain = muscle)(sprain=ligament)

Question 17

Sprains and strains are graded by the severity into which of the following categories

Answer 17

Grade 3-severe, Grade 2-moderate, Grade 1-mild

Question 18

Which of the following are roles of nutrients

Answer 18

1) Grow, repair, and maintain all body cells
2) Regulate body processes
3) Supply energy for cells

Question 19

Which of the following nutrients does not provide energy for work?

Answer 19

Minerals

Also Water and Vitamins

Question 20

“Up with the good, down with the bad” refers to…..

Answer 20

Crutch use when going up and down stairs.

Question 21

The suffix -itis is used to describe…

Answer 21

Inflammation

Question 22

True or False
In treating a musculoskeletal injury, therapeutic medication is useful but is not a substitute for a properly structured rehabilitation program.

Answer 22

True

Question 23

T or F

Activity progression and functional limitation after orthopedic surgery are relatively standardized.

Answer 23

False

Question 24

T or F

Inflammation is an unchanging process that is independent of time

Answer 24

False

Question 25

T or F | Removing the skin over a blister is very important to promote healing

Answer 25

False

Question 26

T or F Surgical intervention for a fracture slows down the healing process, while still allowing the athlete to return to play sooner.

Answer 26

True

Question 27

T or F | Use of prescription medication by anyone other than the intended recipient is illegal

Answer 27

True

Question 28

T or F | Aspirin should not be given to an athlete with a head injury because of the potential for bleeding problems

Answer 28

True

Question 29

T or F | The most efficient way to lose weight is through diet alone

Answer 29

False

Question 30

T or F | Athletes should be encouraged to attain a certain body fat percentage as opposed to a certain body weight.

Answer 30

False

Question 31

True or False | Fracture management is typically more aggressive in athletes than in a sedentary person

Answer 31

True

Question 32

Which is the "most essential" nutrient

Answer 32

Water

Question 33

What does the H stand for in HOPS

Answer 33

History

Question 34

Why do we use SOAP notes....

Answer 34

1) Communicate with other doctors 2) Document the injury 3) Prevent lawsuits

Question 35

Which of the following are immature bone cells, responsible for the building up boy structures

Answer 35

Osteoblasts

Question 36

T or F | The Physician's Desk Reference is a useful resource for drug information

Answer 36

True

Question 37

T or F A severely deformed limb that cannot be easily realigned with constant, gentle traction should be immobilized in the position of deformity

Answer 37

True

Question 38

A phase of the inflammatory response is....

Answer 38

Proliferation phase

Question 39

T or F | All lacerations require sutures within 24 hours

Answer 39

False

Question 40

Although healing times vary, a fractured bone is typically stable after how many weeks?

Answer 40

6 to 8

Question 41

List 3 return to play criteria

Answer 41

1) Be able to perform sport or work specific tasks 2) No Pain 3) Muscle strength to 85-90% Strength of uninjured muscle on opposite side

Question 42

There are 5 signs and symptoms of inflammation list 4 of them

Answer 42

1) Heat 2) Redness 3) Pain 4) Loss of function * Think Swelling

Question 43

List the 6 classifications of nutrients

Answer 43

1) Carbohydrates 2) Fats 3) Proteins 4) Vitamins 5) Minerals 6) Water

Question 44

What is SOAP

Answer 44

Subjective Objective Assessment Plan

Question 45

What is HOPPS

Answer 45

``` History Observation Physical exam Palpation Special test ```