Online Pretest for Chapter 25 - Assessment and Care of Bone and Joint Injuries

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Online Pretest for Chapter 25 - Assessment and Care of Bone and Joint Injuries

1: The flat, bony structure that joins with the ribs at the front of the chest is called the:

A: scapula.

B: clavicle.

C: sternum.

D: xiphoid process.

2: A displacement is an injury to:

A: a joint.

B: a bone.

C: a muscle.

D: a tendon.

3: When skeletal muscle is stimulated by nerves, it will:

A: extend.

B: expand.

C: contract.

D: tremble.

4: The tough, connective tissues that attach bone to bone are called:

A: tendrils.

B: tendons.

C: ligaments.

D: myocardia.

5: A fall on an outstretched hand most likely will cause a fracture of the:

A: scapula

B: clavicle

C: humerus

D: back

6: Which of the following is the most reliable sign of a suspected fracture:

A: bruising

B: swelling

C: point tenderness

D: decrease in sensation

7: A patient has a "silver fork deformity" after falling on her outstretched hand. Immobilization should extend from the middle of the hand up to and including the:

A: wrist.

B: elbow.

C: shoulder.

D: middle of the forearm.

8: A 17-year-old boy is suspected to have dislocated his shoulder while snowboarding. The patient is in extreme pain and shouts for you to do something. Your first step in caring for the patient should be to:

A: give him pain medication.

B: give him supplemental oxygen.

C: immobilize the shoulder in the position in which you found it.

D: attempt to reduce the shoulder or "put it back in place."

9: A splint is applied to a patient with a fractured elbow. Five minutes later, the radial pulse in the injured arm is very weak, and the patient states that he has no feeling in the arm. Because the nearest hospital is 30 minutes away, the appropriate course of action is to:

A: transport the patient immediately.

B: position the splinted arm lower than the patient's body.

C: position the splinted arm higher than the patient's body.

D: make one attempt to realign to improve pulse.

10: Which of the following statements about caring for a patient who has a closed fracture of the femur is true?

A: Supplemental oxygen is of little value.

B: Direct pressure will control the bleeding.

C: A tourniquet should be applied above the fracture site.

D: The patient should be monitored for signs and symptoms of shock.

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