Musculoskeletal Pathophysiology Quiz
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What is a strain?
A. The stretching or tearing of a nerve
B. The stretching or tearing of a ligament
C. The stretching or tearing of a tendon
D. The breaking of a bone
A nursing student is working on a presentation explaining differences in osteoarthritis vs rheumatoid arthritis. Which of the following statements indicates a need for further teaching?
A. “RA is characterized by remissions and exacerbations.”
B. “OA is an autoimmune condition involving multiple joints.”
C. “OA may be caused by excessive mechanical stress on the joint.”
D. “RA usually affects joints bilaterally.”
Which type of arthritis develops when joint cartilage just “wears out”?
A. osteoarthritis
B. rheumatoid arthritis
C. septic arthritis
D. gouty arthritis
Who is more likely to be affected by Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)?
A. Natal males
B. Natal females
C. Same likelihood of diagnosis
What is NOT a contributing factor to the development of osteoporosis?
A. Being physically Active
B. Family history
C. A diet low in calcium and vitamin D
D. Decline in estrogen
What type of fracture is this? (Hint: it’s across the bone)
A. Dorsal
B. Closed
C. Linear
D. Transverse
What type of fracture is this?
A. Comminuted
B. Open
C. Closed
D. Spiral
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is classified as what type of arthritis?
A. Secondary osteoarthritis
B. Inflammatory arthritis
C. Crystal-induced arthritis
D. Septic arthritis
What happens when calcium levels are low?
A. increase in bone density
B. bone decreases in size
C. decrease in bone density
D. stiffening of the bone
What type of fracture is this?
A. Hairline
B. Greenstick
C. Comminuted
D. Simple
Which disease is characterized by the formation of uric acid crystals in the joints?
A. osteoporosis
B. scoliosis
C. rickets
D. gout
What is a partial dislocation called?
A. Subluxation
B. Dislocation
C. Displaced
D. Longitudinal
Chuku describes L big toe pain. Chuku had these radiographs taken. What type of arthritic condition is this imaging finding commonly found with?
A. Post traumatic arthritis
B. Rheumatoid arthritis
C. Neuropathic arthritis
D. Gout
Osteoporosis can increase a person’s risk for __________.
A. heart disease
B. bone fractures
C. cancer
D. diabetes
What type of fracture is this?
A. Comminuted
B. Open
C. Closed
D. Spiral
What injury is this?
A. Sprain
B. Dislocation
C. Fracture
D. Strain
What is the most common benign bone tumor?
A. Osteochondroma
B. Osteosarcoma
C. Chondrosarcoma
D. Ewing sarcoma
TRUE or FALSE
A sprain is a traumatic injury to a ligament
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
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