Medical Quiz

Musculoskeletal Quiz

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What sport is most commonly associated with stress fractures?

A. Basketball

B. Swimming

C. Running

D. Tennis


When a muscle in contracting but lengthening, the contraction is said to be

A. Eccentric

B. Concentric


What is the definition of osteopenia?

A. Increase in bone density

B. Decrease in bone density

C. Increase in muscle mass

D. Decrease in muscle strength


How long does the reparative phase typically last?

A. 1-2 weeks

B. 3-4 weeks

C. 6-8 weeks

D. 10-12 weeks


What does heterotopic ossification result in?

A. Muscle hypertrophy

B. Bone formation in soft tissues

C. Joint dislocation

D. Increased joint flexibility


A broad spectrum of _________ injuries result from numerous physical forces, including blunt tissue trauma, disruption of tendons and ligaments, and fractures of bony structures

A. Musculoskeletal

B. dislocation

C. skeletal

D. muscular


What is the benefit of early mobilization after a fracture?

A. Decreases bone density

B. Increases muscle atrophy

C. Reduces joint stiffness

D. Delays bone healing


What is the goal of rehabilitation during immobilization?

A. Increase muscle atrophy

B. Improve overall fitness

C. Reduce bone density

D. Restrict joint movement


During the downward phase of a press up, the triceps contract…

A. Concentrically

B. Eccentrically

C. Isometrically


A 16 year old male football player suffered a fracture of his radius and ulna. Assessment of the fracture includes the following data: the fracture does not protrude through the skin, and both bones broke completely through into two pieces. Select the best description of the injury.

A. Thromboemboli

B. Closed comminuted fracture

C. Open spiral fracture

D. Closed greenstick fracture


What are the functional units of the musculoskeletal system?

A. Bones

B. Joints

C. Muscles

D. Tendons


Which type of muscle is found in the wall of the heart?

A. Voluntary muscles

B. Skeletal

C. Cardiac muscles

D. Antagonistic muscles


Which type of muscle is found in the stomach, intestines, and blood vessels?

A. Voluntary muscles

B. Involuntary muscles

C. Cardiac muscles

D. Antagonistic muscles


The nurse is assessing a client who sustained a fractured radius. A cast was applied to the extremity approx. 1 hour ago, and the client is now complaining of increased pain and numbness to the finger tips. The client is most likely experiencing:

A. Complex regional pain syndrome

B. Compartment syndrome

C. Thromboemboli

D. Fractured blisters


What is the primary symptom of Legg-Calve-Perthes disease?

A. Shoulder pain

B. Hip pain and limping

C. Knee swelling

D. Ankle stiffness


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