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ORTHO CERTIFICATION VERSION 1 AND 2 NEWEST
2025 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 200 QUESTIONS AND
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ORTHO CERTIFICATION VERSION 1
patient diagnosed with slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE) is at higher than normal risk of developing? - ANSWER- degenerative arthritis
teaching for Osgood schlatter disease includes? - ANSWER- symptoms will stop by the end of skeletal growth
what nerve may sustain injury when the patient is placed in lateral position and there is inadequate padding under the fibular head? - ANSWER-peroneal nerve, damage caused by compression over the lateral aspect of the fibular head or from prolonged plantar flexion of the foot
how does injury occur to the saphenous nerve? - ANSWER-runs superficially at the medial thigh and may be impaired by direct compression from a tourniquet or arthroscopic leg holder 1 / 4
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how does injury occur to the tibial nerve? - ANSWER-diverges at the popliteal fossa and travels down the leg to the medial aspect of the ankle
how does injury occur at the sural nerve? - ANSWER-is found laterally at the ankle and foot
What is a positive homans sign? - ANSWER-the foot is dorsiflexed and the leg is extended, marked by discomfort in the upper calf with forced dorsiflexion of the foot, not specific to DVT
Assessment of a suspected fracture begins with? - ANSWER- neurovascular status and followed by splinting, immobilize leg in position assumed
fat embolism occurs most frequently after? - ANSWER-long- bone fractures, especially in patients with multiple long bone fractures or concomitant pelvic fracture
what is considered a biological implant? - ANSWER-allograft tissue and bone 2 / 4
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patient scheduled for total hip arthroplasty, comes in for preop visit, what statement needs further investigation? - ANSWER-"I had a nasty tooth pulled last week"
what are precautions for a patient following total hip arthroplasty with a posterior approach? - ANSWER-patient should not flex hip beyond 90 degrees, cross operative leg past body's midline (adduction), or internally rotate surgical hip, leg should be in neutral position
what are early signs and symptoms of a fat embolism syndrome?
- ANSWER-acute respiratory insufficiency and hypoxemia;
cerebral symptoms like restlessness, apprehension, anxiety, agitation, confusion, stupor, coma
patient presents with numbness, tingling, and burning in thumb, index, and long fingers that has been there for 3 months. The nurse should assess for symptoms in this area commonly
affected by carpal tunnel syndrome: - ANSWER-radial half of
ring finger, paresthesia over the sensory distribution of the medial nerve is the most frequent symptom of CTS, medial ringer finger is inervated by the median nerve
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what preexisting condition increases risk for carpal tunnel syndrome? - ANSWER-thyroid dysfunction
to help determine if carpal tunnel syndrome is present, Phalen's test is performed. this includes? - ANSWER-asking the patient to flex the wrist for 60 seconds. Phalen's test is positive for CTS when paresthesia appears or increases in the median nerve distribution within 1 minute
best response to a patient following endoscopic carpal tunnel release? - ANSWER-pain will response more reliably than muscle weakness
what are environmental modification for work-related carpal tunnel syndrome? - ANSWER-adjusting keyboard height, using ergonomic keyboard, raising or lowering desk, modifying amount of time spent at a task
factor associated with occurrence of developmental dysplasia of hip in newborn? - ANSWER-breech birth
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