KNS 414 Ch. 14, 15, & 16

Dislocations at the _____ are the most common hand joint dislocations. A. MCP joint B. radial-ulnar joint C. PIP joint D. DIP joint

C. PIP joint

Subluxation or dislocation of the radial head is referred to as: A. little league elbow B. tennis elbow C. golfer's elbow D. pulled-elbow syndrome

D. pulled-elbow syndrome

The primary elbow flexors include: (select all that apply A. Biceps B. Brachialis C. Brachioradialis D. Triceps E. Flexor carpi radilais F. Flexor carpi ulnaris

A. Biceps B. Brachialis C. Brachioradialis

The nerve roots for the axillary nerve are: A. C5 and C6 B. C5 - C7 C. C5 - T1 D. C6 - C8

A. C5 and C6

Which of the following is NOT a mechanism of injury for an interphalangeal collateral ligament sprain? A. Compression B. Excessive varus force C. Excessive valgus force D. Hyperextension

A. Compression

Axial loading (FOOSH) is the leading cause of fractures at the distal forearm, wrist, and hand. A. True B. False

A. True

After a fall on an outstretched arm, an athlete has restricted and painful pronation and supination. What injury might have occurred? A. fracture to the radial head B. humeral fracture C. proximal ulnar fracture D. lateral collateral ligament rupture

A. fracture to the radial head

A painful arc is characterized by an: A. inability to actively abduct the arm between 70 and 120 degrees B. inability to actively adduct the arm between 70 and 120 degrees C. inability to passively abduct the arm between 70 and 120 degrees D. inability to passively adduct the arm between 70 and 120 degrees

A. inability to actively abduct the arm between 70 and 120 degrees

The flexors of the wrist and hand are innervated by the _____ nerve. A. median B. musculocutaneous C. radial D. ulnar

A. median

A basketball player has fallen on the tip of the elbow. There is immediate isolated swelling over the apex of the elbow. What condition should be suspected? A. olecranon bursitis B. ruptured triceps muscle C. epicondylitis D. distal humerus fracture

A. olecranon bursitis

Which of the following is a sign or symptom of lateral epicondylitis? A. positive "coffee cup" test B. increased pain with valgus stress at 30 degrees C. increased pain with resisted wrist flexion and forearm pronation D. positive Tinel's sign

A. positive "coffee cup" test

The _____ bursa may become irritated when repeatedly compressed during the overhand arm action. A. subacromial B. subcoracoid C. subdeltoid D. subscapularis

A. subacromial

If the ulnar nerve is injured, tingling and numbness may radiate into the forearm and hand, particularly the thumb and index finger. A. True B. False

B. False

The mechanism of injury for a posterior glenohumeral dislocation is a fall on an outstretched arm that is forced into abduction and external rotation. A. True B. False

B. False

Which of the following is NOT a rotator cuff muscle? A. Teres minor B. Petoralis major C. Supraspinatus D. Subscapularis E. Infraspinatus

B. Petoralis major

What condition should be suspected with the following signs and symptoms: palpable pain at the anatomical snuff box; increased pain with wrist extension and radial deviation? A. Boxer's fracture B. Scaphoid fracture C. Bennett's fracture D. Colles' fracture

B. Scaphoid fracture

A wrist fracture in which the radius and ulna are forced in a volar direction is called a: A. bowler fracture B. Smith fracture C. Colles fracture D. de Quervain fracture

B. Smith fracture

A common site for Tackler's exostosis is the: A. belly of the brachialis muscle B. anterolateral aspect of the humerus C. medial aspect of the humerus D. belly of the brachioradialis

B. anterolateral aspect of the humerus

Sagittal plane movements of the humerus at the shoulder include: A. abduction and adduction B. flexion and extension C. medial and lateral rotation D. horizontal abduction and adduction

B. flexion and extension

Little league elbow involves the: A. lateral epicondyle B. flexor/pronator muscle group C. extensor/supinator muscle group D. radial head

B. flexor/pronator muscle group

Which of the following structures is injured with gamekeeper's thumb? A. thenar eminence B. ulnar collateral ligament C. navicular bone D. radial collateral ligament

B. ulnar collateral ligament

Avulsion or damage to the anterior lip of the glenoid as the humerus slides forward in an anterior dislocation is termed: A. SLAP lesion B. Hill-Sachs lesion C. Bankart lesion D. Sprengel deformity

C. Bankart lesion

A complication from a forearm fracture that can lead to ischemic necrosis of the forearm muscles is called: A. Forearm splints B. Little League elbow C. Volkman's contracture D. Nightstick fracture

C. Volkman's contracture

An athlete approaches you with his head turned to the right side and supporting his right arm with his left arm. What type of injury should be suspected? A. AC sprain B. SC sprain C. clavicular fracture D. glenohumeral dislocation

C. clavicular fracture

A carrying angle greater than 20 degrees is referred to as: A. cubital hyperextension B. cubital recurvatum C. cubital valgus D. cubital varus

C. cubital valgus

While performing the Yergason's test the elbow is : A. in a neutral position B. in full flexion C. flexed approximately 90 degrees D. in full extension

C. flexed approximately 90 degrees

Which of the following joints forms the "knuckles" of the hand? A. carpometacarpal (CM) B. intermetacarpal (IM) C. metacarpophalangeal (MCP) D. interphalangeal (IP) joints

C. metacarpophalangeal (MCP)

After receiving a blow to the elbow, an athlete has paresthesia in the small finger. What structure might be involved with this injury? A. musculocutaneous nerve B. median nerve C. ulnar nerve D. radial nerve

C. ulnar nerve

Management of suspected carpal tunnel syndrome includes: (select all that apply) A. Application of cold B. Application of compression C. Immediate physician referral (i.e., emergency health care facility) D. Physician referral E. Continued activity, but reduced number of repetitions

D. Physician referral

An anterior glenohumeral dislocation outwardly displays: A. a high-riding clavicle B. a depressed sternum C. normal shoulder contours D. a flattened deltoid

D. a flattened deltoid