Ortho I Exam 1 Practice Questions

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Ortho I Exam 1 Practice Questions

Test your knowledge with our comprehensive Ortho I Exam 1 Practice Questions. This quiz features 28 multiple-choice questions designed to challenge your understanding of orthopedic concepts and clinical practices. Whether you're preparing for an exam or simply want to evaluate your knowledge, this quiz is perfect for you.

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Your patient is a janitor who presents with pain when picking up full garbage bags. He noticed the onset a while ago and it has continued to get worse with time as he continues to do his job. What model would this follow?

Pathokinesiologic

Kinesiopathologic

Shirley Sarhmann's Model

Dr. Opett's Model

You are treating a patient in the outpatient setting who works a desk job and comes to you with significant neck and upper back pain. You note that they have a forward head posture and when testing their neck flexors, they are unable to maintain the position. Which muscles are weak or insufficient?

Longus colli, longus capitis, SCM

Rectus capitis, scalenes, longus capitis

Longus capitis, longus colli, rectus capitis

SCM, scalenes

Your patient presents to PT with pain in the entire lateral portion of the head, which radiates up above their ear. You rule out any serious pathology. What muscle do you suspect could be referring to this area?

Temporalis

Masseter

Splenius capitis

Upper trapezius

You are evaluating a patient who comes in with severe neck pain, which sometimes radiates down her R arm when she sits at her desk. What do you hypothesize is a potential diagnosis?

Cervical sprain

Cervical strain

Cervical radiculopathy

Cervical myelopathy

Which of the following is not a criteria for the Clinical Prediction Rule for cervical radiculopathy?

Positive spurling's test

Positive distraction test

Positive ULT test

ROM loss in rotation (<50 degrees) to involved side

Your patient presents to PT with reports of pain in the arms and hands, difficulty opening jars, and reports difficulty looking up to see what's in her kitchen cabinets. When you bring her back to the treatment room, you notice she has a wide BOS and looks off balance/uncoordinated while walking. What do you suspect is going on?

Cervical myelopathy

General deconditioning

Cervical radiculopathy

Lumbar radiculopathy

Which of the following have predicted success for increased odds of favorable outcomes with multimodal PT for patients with neck pain? Check all that apply

What are the strongest risk factors for new-onset neck pain?

Male sex, prior history of neck pain

Older age, prior history of neck pain

Smoking history, prior history of LBP

Female sex, prior history of neck pain

Your patient presents to the clinic with hyper-reflexia, non-dermatomal sensory loss, and a positive Hoffmann test. What are these signs/symptoms indicative of?

LMN

UMN

Myasthenia gravis

Guillan barre

Which of the following ligaments travels from the dens of C2 to the occipital condyles?

ALL

PLL

Transverse ligament

Alar ligament

Which of the following is not part of the Canadian C-Spine rules?

Patient has high risk factors: age >55 yrs OR paresthesias in extremities OR dangerous MOI

AROM cannot be assessed safely

Patient cannot rotate actively >45 degrees in either direction

The CPR which includes: positive spurling's test, positive distraction test, positive ULTT, and ROM loss in rotation (<60 degrees) to involved side is for which condition?

TOS

Cervicalgia

Cervical myelopathy

Cervical radiculopathy

When palpating the spinous process of T8, you are likely in the same plane as the transverse process of:

T10

Which of the following is not part of the thoracic manipulation CPR?

Symptoms <16 days

No symptoms distal to shoulder

FABQPA score <12

Cervical extension ROM <30 degrees

A ________ scoliotic curve is one which may be structural or functional, where the body attempts to keep the shoulders level and above the pelvis

Major (primary)

Secondary (compensatory)

Tertiary

Decompensated

You are treating a patient in an outpatient clinic with a 30 degree scoliotic curve diagnosed by imaging. They have been unable to see their doctor for a follow up visit and ask you what the standard is for bracing. The patient has 3 more years of anticipated growth. Would bracing be indicated?

Yes

With pelvic crossed syndrome, which has the correct muscles paired with the correct descriptors?

Weak: abdominals, tight: gluteus maximus

Weak: gluteus maximus, tight: hip flexors

Weak: hip flexors, tight: thoracolumbar extensors

Weak: thoracolumbar extensors, tight: abdominals

Your patient presents with reproduction of symptoms at 80 degrees during a straight leg raise. What is the likely cause of the pain?

Joint pain

Sciatic pain

Lumbar radiculopathy

Central disc herniation

Select all of the following which are part of the CPR for lumbar stabilization

<40 years old

SLR >91 degrees

Positive prone instability test

Aberrant sagittal plane movement

Your patient presents to PT with pain in their low back and reports reproduction of symptoms with both active and passive extension. They experience relief with rest but become stiff after long periods of rest. What do you suspect their diagnosis is?

Lumbar sprain

Lumbar strain

Myofascial pain

Facet pain

Your patient is a 60 year old female who presents to PT with back pain. With this in mind, what phase of DJD is she likely in?

Phase I (dysfunction)

Phase II (instability)

Phase III (stabilization)

Phase IV (hypomobility/rigidity)

A patient presents with R LBP and leg pain - which type of disc herniation do they most likely have?

Disc degeneration

Protrusion

Extrusion

Sequestration

You are performing an evaluation on a pt who presents with bilateral LE weakness and pain. When questioned about bowel/bladder changes, they report loss of control as well as numbness and tingling in their inner thighs. What is your course of action?

Perform a SLR to confirm your findings and diagnose the condition

Call an ambulance

Tell the pt to mention this at their next PCP visit

Refer pt to a neurologist to be seen immediately

Select all of the following statements that are true regarding spondylolysis:

Involves a pars interarticularis defect

Can lead to spondylolisthesis

Can be isthmic or degenerative

Can be seen on imaging as a "scotty dog sign"

Your 22 year old patient is experiencing back pain and when tested in prone and told to extend both LEs, their pain is reproduced. When the segment is stabilized and they raise their legs again, their pain is absent. What do you suspect?

Lumbar Instability Syndrome

Myofascial Pain

Lumbar sprain

Lumbar strain

A compression fracture involves a failure of the _______ column

Posterior

Anterior, middle, posterior

Anterior and posterior columns

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